Alyssa talks with NAYA's chef Thad Morrow about what he likes to cook, what makes NAYA's pasta special, and some tips for carryout.
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Cheese survival kits and goat aprons: Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery’s online store is open
Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery has an online store now. You can order your favorite cheeses and support a local farm and creamery. I am eyeing their Stay-At-Home Gourmet Survival Kit ($38.50) which includes two kinds of cheese, …
Interview with Todd Fusco, Art Mart’s wine buyer
Alyssa sits down with Art Mart's Fusco to learn how to find a good wine, what's trending in Champaign-Urbana, and what Todd likes best in his wine.
You need some carryout from Farren’s this week
Farren’s has been serving up delicious food for C-U for 20 years. When I order Farren’s, I always get one of their burgers and their fresh fried potato chips. If you want to try something besides a burger, …
You should think about signing up for Red Herring’s Meal Club
Red Herring is offering ready-to-eat meals in addition to bulk food staples for C-U customers to order online and have delivered to right to their door. You’ll receive made-from-scratch, entirely plant-based cuisine. There are options …
Booze and food: Here are some C-U carryout and delivery options for both
We all need to eat, and some of us could use a drink with our carryout and delivery. Here are a list of some options in town where you can get both booze and food.
C-U grocery shopping options and hours during Shelter in Place
Many of our local groceries are changing their hours to allow staff to restock. To help seniors and our most vulnerable individuals avoid crowds during this time of COVID-19, some stores are offering special periods …
Where have you gotten takeout since Monday?
Illinois Govenor J.B. Pritzker ordered all bars and restaurants in our state to be closed for dining through March 30th. Thankfully, carryout and delivery are still options for some C-U restaurants. Check out all our …
Ye Olde Donut Shoppe is serving donuts at their drive-through
You can still get donuts from Ye Olde Donut Shoppe during this pandemic. They are serving patrons at the drive-through window. You can just arrive during their hours (6 a.m to 1 p.m.) or call …
How to make a charcuterie board with cheeses and meats from Harvest Market
What is charcuterie? And why should you be into it? It's something you can pick up from the store and create at home which is especially helpful during these quarantine times.