El Progreso in Champaign has moved into a larger space right next door to the grocery’s previous location. Now located directly west of their 1001 W Bloomington Road address, the store is more spacious, with …
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Urbana’s lunchtime Food Truck Rally is today
Last month the City of Urbana resumed the popular lunchtime Food Truck Rally series. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month, food trucks will park in the lot of the …
Looks like there’s a new restaurant opening in Urbana
Looks like there’s a new restaurant opening up in the plaza at Cunningham and University in Urbana: La Mixteca. No real details to share yet, but we’ll keep you updated as they become available. Photo …
UIUC’s Sustainable Student Farm opens farm stand this week
The Sustainable Student Farm at UIUC will have its first farm stand this Thursday, May 24th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Quad. This student-run organization maintains the smal farm, and sells the …
Here are summer hours for some of your favorite eateries
Summer is upon us, and some eateries and food trucks adjust their summer hours to accomodate the change in traffic. Here are a few restaurants with recently updated hours. Caribbean Grill Dragon Fire Pizza Ozu …
Japan House and Miga are teaming up for another sake tasting
On Tuesday, June 5th, Japan House will host Maverick Wines and Vine Connections at Miga for small batch sake tasting. There are two 45-minute tasting sessions featuring six different sake and some small bites from …
Look at these beautiful bouquets by Old Town Flowers
Old Town Flowers (Joan Jach) always has some really lovely flowers available at Hopscotch Bakery + Market, and today’s are particularly beautiful. Look at these bouquets you can pick up today: Flowers are in!! @hopscotchcakes …
News & Brews series kicks off June 12th
Illinois Newsroom and WILL are kicking off a new series to discuss the ways in which local schools are addressing challenging and deeply upsetting local and national issues. The media oranganization is teaming up with Riggs Beer …
Wood N’ Hog will debut food truck this summer
Wood N’ Hog, the delicious barbecue restaurant on Fourth Street in Champaign, will debut a food truck this summer. Per Facebook: Until then, follow the restaurant on Facebook, read our review, and this interview with …
The Homer Soda Fest will be different this year
The Homer Soda Festival won’t be happening as usual this June. Our friends at Chambanamoms.com recently shared the news that the Homer Soda Festival will take place in a slightly different/smaller form during Homer’s Krazee Daze. Krazee …