Star Karaoke is expanding and opening up another restaurant space just across the parking lot in the Savoy Plaza shopping area, according to the News-Gazette. Star BBQ is set to open at the end of …
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Pekara now has grab and go foods
Pekara (116 North Neil Street, Champaign) now has salads, sandwiches, and soups available in a refrigerated case, ready to go when you’re short on time: Very convenient! Top photo by Jessica Hammie.
Check out Miga’s new brunch menu
Miga has a new brunch menu in the works, and it looks delicious: No word yet on when this menu will debut, but check Miga’s Facebook page for more info. In the meantime, check out SP’s …
Allerton Park hosting Forest-to-Mansion Dinner
Allerton Park and Retreat Center is hosting a five-course forest-to-mansion dinner on Sunday, May 7th. This is the third iteration of this event, and it’s bound to be a charm. Five local chefs with forage …
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers set to open in Champaign
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-food chain with locations in 28-ish states, is opening a restauarant in Champaign, near Marketplace Mall, according to our friends at Chamabanamoms.com. The closest locations right now are in …
World Harvest is having an epic moving sale
If you haven’t already heard, World Harvest in Champaign is moving in with Strawberry Fields in Urbana. The two stores, owned by the same person, will become World Harvest and Strawberry Fields Café by the end …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: April 2017
Spring has sprung, and we have five things for your food and drink consideration this month.
Champaign Public Library hosting a tea tasting
The Champaign Public Library is partnering with Columbia Street Roastery for a tea tasting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 15th: The event is free, but you need to register here. Folks from CSR will …
Here’s where you can find The Snack Shack this month
The Snack Shack, one of C-U’s newer mobile food sources, has announced some dates and locations for this month: Photo by Jessica Hammie.
Art Mart has morels
These littles have just arrived from Oregon: Stop by Art Mart (1705 South Prospect, Champaign) on your way home to add a little fancy to your weekend. Photo from Facebook.