Hosted by Buy Black Chambana, the 217 Black Restaurant Weekend is this Friday, June 19th to Sunday, June 21st. From the Facebook event page: Whether a local business supporter, black business supporter, or just plain foodie, …
Posts by Alyssa Buckley:
Don’t miss the daily specials at Wood N’ Hog BBQ
Black-owned, delicious Wood N’ Hog BBQ has daily specials in addition to their full menu. On Monday, the special is small jerk tip, and on Tuesday, small turkey tip. Wednesday is pulled chicken. Thursday is small hotlinks. Friday …
Check out NAYA’s squid ink pasta with mussels
NAYA is offering this special squid ink pasta with mussels, Calabrian chilies, cherry tomatoes, lobster oil, and a hint of mint. I tried it, and it was a wild tasting experience. The pasta was tossed …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U: June 2020
Alyssa shares five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: a beer, a breakfast, wings, and two sandwich ingredients.
Champaign Farmers’ Market is moving back to Neil & Washington location today
The Land Connection’s Champaign Farmers’ Market is moving back to its old market site starting today, Tuesday, June 9th at Neil and Washington. Go shop local farm goods from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown …
You can now buy cocktails to go
On Thursday of last week, Mayor Deb Feinen announced an executive order allowing carryout and delivery of cocktails in Champaign. Effective Friday, June 5, the Emergency Order 20-05 allows for alcoholic liquor-cocktails to go. All cocktails …
Brien’s Bistro is a new food truck in town
There’s a new food truck in town called Brien’s Bistro. I want to try so many things on the menu, from the yum yum chicken sandwich to Chicago style nachos to the mac n’ cheese …
Pour Bros has crowlers to go
Pour Bros Craft Taproom has crowlers to go. They offer a great selection of draft, cans, and cocktails served on the patio and covered seating, but if you aren’t ready for a drink out, you …
Sam’s Cafe is open for pick-up orders
Sam’s Cafe is a Champaign classic breakfast place, and they are offering their menu for pick-up. You can call 217-352-7102 to place your order. They’re open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a look at …
Rumberger’s broccoli bites are insanely good
Rumberger’s Wings at the Crossing serves up delicious wings, but oh my goodness, their broccoli bites are insane. Crispy, crunchy batter wraps a creamy, cheesy broccoli center to make a delicious mouthful. I ordered the …