Chef Judson Todd Allen, a UIUC alum, will be back on campus for a book signing, hot sauce tasting, and cooking demo on January 30th and 31st. Allen, known to some as “The Architect of …
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Here’s The Red Herring’s fusion dinner schedule
Every semester The Red Herring puts on Wednesday night vegan fusion dinners — vegan meals inspired by a different region or cuisine for $9 a plate. It’s been a while since SP has reviewed one, but …
Caribbean Grill has a new-ish, updated menu
Caribbean Grill has updated its menu to reflect some additional items and daily specials, including curry goat on Mondays (which is very exciting, in my humble opinion), and lunch deals. Here’s the new menu: Top …
Here are the menus for Restaurant Week 2018
Visit Champaign County's Restaurant Week is happening in just a few short weeks — here are the menus for the participating restaurants.
Lucky Pierre Bakers will now accept half-dozen orders
If you haven’t yet had a Lucky Pierre doughnut, you’re missing out. They are delicious. You can find them at Common Ground Food Co-op, Avionics and Flying Machine Coffee, Brew Lab, and at Urbana’s Market …
Smoked Food Truck and JT Walker’s are collaborating on dinner
Smoked Food Truck and JT Walker’s Restaurant and Brewery are teaming up for a five-course dinner on February 11th. Tickets are $60, and include beer pairings. Seats are limited to 50, so get your tickets …
Za’s has closed both locations
Za’s Italian Cafe has closed both of its Champaign locations: Don’t overlook that part about claiming your remaining gift card balance. If you have a gift card with a remaining balance, please mail the card …
Watson’s is hosting New Year’s Day brunch again
Last year, Watson’s kicked off the new year with a ramen brunch. Lines were long, but people were more than pleased with their first meal of the year. This year, Watson’s is offering a ramen …
You’re doing it wrong, Triple S
Earlier today I was at Urbana’s Market in the Square having some breakfast, shopping for some things. On my way out I spotted Triple S Farms’ sign: Is this sort of sexualized joke funny? Is …
Check out Astronomy on Tap this week
This month’s Astronomy on Tap event will discuss “Siblings Who Share,” that is, interacting binary stars. I’m not sure what that means exactly, but I have a pretty good idea, and I’m glad my siblings are …