Neil St. Blues is re-opening today, Wednesday, June 24th. Starting at 11 a.m., you can order this Black-owned restaurant’s opening day special: $5 pulled pork sandwich or $5 pulled chicken sandwich, both served with fries. …
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Black Dog is now serving adult slushies
Look at those slushie machines in action at Black Dog Smoke & Ale House. You can get your ribs and an icy cold adult beverage. Try their amaretto stone sour slushie or a vodka Zeppelin …
Farren’s slushies are back
Farren’s announced the return of their slushies. You can choose from three options: very berry Margarita, coconut pineapple daiquiri, and rum twister. They all look delicious. Place your order by phone at 217-359-6977 for curbside pickup, …
Nando Milano’s Chef shares about his Italian roots and what’s popular on the menu
Alyssa talks with Nando Milano's Chef Alessio Vullo about the current menu, how he started cooking, and what's new right now for Nando.
This group is only 300 meals away from feeding 2,000 meals to C-U homeless shelters
The Three Hierarchs Church, Merry-Ann’s Diner and Sam’s Cafe are teaming up together to serve meals for C-U homeless shelters during the COVID-19 crisis. The three are working toward their goal to provide 2,000 meals. They …
Rumbergers brings the wings
Alyssa reviews Champaign's new wings spot Rumbergers in The Crossing.
What food and drink are you getting Dad for Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 21. What food and drink are you planning to get Dad this year? Share in the comments on our social media channels. Top image by Jessica Hammie.
Check out Just BEE Acai’s schedule for their shasta re-opening
Just BEE Açai is heading back out with their bright yellow shasta to serve up açai for C-U. After many weeks of home delivery (which will still be possible), Just BEE Açai will be open …
Have you tried one of C&C Kitchen’s $10 meals yet?
C&C Kitchen is local food truck specializing in Southern inspired American cuisine. If you haven’t tried C&C Kitchen’s food, you should check out their $10 meals. You can have your choice of catfish fillet, wings, smoked …
Market Watch: June 2020
Alyssa gives an update on the local farmers' markets for the month of June.