What’s better than a hamburger? A cheeseburger. This Sunday, September 18th is — I’m sure you already know — National Cheeseburger Day. At Smile Politely, we love burgers, and we even wrote a list of the BEST burgers …
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The culinary teams competing in Artisan Cup & Fork have been announced
This year’s Artisan Cup & Fork will be a culinary competition not to miss. It is the seventh year that The Land Connection has hosted the Artisan Cup & Fork. The annual event features chef …
Spicy delicious Lao-Thai cuisine at Sticky Rice
Alyssa dines in for General Tso's chicken, duck fried rice, pad kee mao, and more at Sticky Rice in Downtown Champaign.
Fernando’s has a second taco truck
Doubling their taco distribution, Fernando’s Tacos and More now has a second truck. On weekdays at lunchtime, spot the sleek new truck in Campustown at Wright and Green and the original taco truck at Neil …
Celebrate El Grito De Independencia with Maize
Maize is hosting a celebration party for El Grito De Independencia, Mexico’s Independence Day, on Friday, September 16th. There will be live music, arts vendors, and folklorico dancers in addition to delicious Mexican food and …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: September 2022
This September, try spicy curry, a big plate of nachos from Farren's, a latte, dipped Italian beef, and diner French toast.
Market Watch: September 2022
This September, go for apples, pumpkins, Venezuelan bread, and more at C-U's farmers' markets.
Art Mart’s pumpkin cookie season is here
As is tradition on the first of September, Art Mart’s seasonal pumpkin cookies are back in the bakery case. Art Mart has been making these pumpkin cookies for more than 35 years. Check out our 2021 …
Garro’s slings a good Italian beef
The new food truck Garro’s Taste of the City serves Chicago eats at the corner of Washington and Lierman in Urbana. Garro’s menu has themed names for the food: Bulls beef, Al Capone chicken, City …
The owners of CU Adventures played an escape room with Neil Patrick Harris
Our very own CU Adventures in Time and Space owners Anne and Chris Lukeman played an escape room in Boston with the Neil Patrick Harris. NPH was a speaker at the Reality Escape Convention earlier …