The Land Connection‘s Tuesday Champaign Farmers’ Market kicks off today, with new hours. The Downtown Champaign market (Washington and Neil, Champaign) starts at 3:30 and ends at 6:30 p.m. Today there will be a cooking demonstration …
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Old Time Meat and Deli offering 10% all week
Old Time Meat and Deli is having a sale this week, May 15th to 20th. All purchases will receive 10% off (except for gift cards). With the weather this beautiful, there’s no reason not to …
PWR BTTM dropped by Polyvinyl amidst sexual assault allegations
C-U based Polyvinyl Record Company has dropped PWR BTTM amidst allegations of sexual assault: For additional details on these allegations, and PWR BTTM’s response to them, read this article on Pitchfork, or this one on …
Grovestone giving away free bread (with purchase)
Grovestone, the new specialty store 1707 West Kirby Avenue, Champaign, is giving away free bread with any purchase. Why should you care about this? Grovestone’s specialty is olive oil (and vinegar and wines), and nothing …
Courier Cafe’s pie game is strong
My love of Courier Café’s dessert has been publicly acknowledged, and recent social media posts back up my claim. Look at these pies: And this cheesecake: Are you hungry yet? Courier is open late, until …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: May 2017
What are you consuming this month? Jess has a few suggestions.
The Himalayan Chimney will open on May 9th
The Himalayan Chimney, a new Indian restuarant at 134 West Church Street, Champaign (formerly Nitaya Thai), is set to open on Tuesday, May 9th. The interior space has been renovated; check out some photos on …
Market Watch: May 2017 outdoor market premiere
The outdoor markets and Market Watch are back for the 2017 outdoor season.
Third Annual Bastards on the Patio is May 18th
The Blind Pig Brewery, Cowboy Monkey, Stone Brewing, and Founders Brewing have teamed up to present the Third Annual Bastards on the Patio on May 18th to kick off patio season and raise money for the Kickapoo …
Register your doggo for the 2017 Mutt Strut
The Champaign County Humane Society’s 2017 Mutt Strut is next Sunday, May 7th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crystal Lake park in Urbana. Today and tomorrow (April 28th and 29th) you can get a …