The markets are in full bloom!
Posts by Jessica Hammie:
Reading is so delicious with the Champaign Public Library
The Champaign Public Library is running a contest called Reading is So Delicious, in which you, the library patron, borrow cookbooks, snap a photo of the dish you made, tag CPL, use the special hashtag …
Five things to eat and drink in C-U this month: August 2016
Tastes of Champaign and Urbana, sweetcorn, and other items make this month's list.
Finding Fernando’s Food Truck
Jess checks outs the newest taco truck in town.
Grovestone olive oil opening next month
Grovestone Olive Oil will open up its doors next month at the Old Farm shopping center at Mattis and Kirby in Champaign. This gourmet olive oil store will likely offer infused olive oils and vinegars, …
Don’t forget about the Wednesday market
The Farmers’ Market at Country Fair takes place on Mattis between Springfield and Church in Champaign (near the old Taffie’s) each Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s not a big market, but there’s an …
Bacaro hosting rosé dinner
Bacaro’s latest wine dinner is featuring summer’s favorite pink drink: rosé. On Monday, July 25th, you have an opportunity to enjoy a seven course meal with rosé pairings. Tickets are $115 per person; contact the restaurant to …
Maize is serving watermelon water
And it’s delicious. This sweet, refreshing beverage is available in medium or large, and for about $2, is the perfect affordable foil to spicy food on a hot day. Maize is open daily from 11 …
Golden Harbor on vacation next week
Golden Harbor will be closed Monday, July 18th through Wednesday, July 20th. It will reopen for dinner service at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21st. As Sophie says, don’t be sad. Let those folks have …
Big Grove Tavern hosting Local Flavors dinner
Big Grove Tavern is the next stop on the 9th annual Local Flavors Dinner series on Thursday, July 21st. In addition to BGT’s regular menu, a special menu will feature local ingredients from local farmers. …