The folks at Visit Champaign County have tasked themselves with eating at 30 local restuarants in 30 days, and will be sharing photos on Instagram (@visitchampaign). They have also asked the community to join them: …
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The art of cake
The Cake Artist's Studio's carefully crafted cupcakes have Jess hooked.
Warm up today with lunch at Cafeteria & Company
I had lunch at Cafeteria & Company today. It was delicious. Here are some photos of Pizza M‘s macaroni and cheese special ($5.50), and Flying Machine Coffee‘s rosemary mocha ($5). Enjoy! Photos by Jessica …
Bunny’s Tavern hosting Italian pop-up dinner tonight
According to the Bunny’s Tavern Facebook page, there will be an Italian pop up dinner tonight (starting at 5:30 p.m.). Thursday night starting at 5:30 Bunnys is hosting a pop up Italian dinner featuring Frank …
Dragon Fire heats up C-U food truck scene
Jess checks out the latest food truck to hit the road, Dragon Fire Pizza, which serves up individual wood-fired pizzas.
Thrillist names three local joints on Best Illinois Burgers list
Thrillist has named three local establishments on its list of 17 Best Burgers in Illinois: Ott’s Drive In, 400 North Century Blvd, Rantoul Farren’s Pub & Eatery, 308 North Randolph St, Champaign Black Dog Smoke …
Big Grove Tavern’s new seasonal menu changes
Big Grove Tavern has updated its menu to reflect the changes in the season. Here are some new, fall/winter-themed items: Seared Scallops with butterball potatoes, Swiss chard, green olive tapenade and roasted shallot aioli. …
Your guide for a (mostly) locally sourced Thanksgiving
Looking for ways to support the local community this Thanksgiving and save some time on cooking and cleaning? Check out this guide for where to buy all your Thanksgiving fixings.
Lord & Lacy BBQ serving food at Illini basketball games
Per Facebook, Lord & Lacy will be serving their Kansas City style BBQ at all Illini men’s basketball games in the State Farm Center this season. Find the BBQ food on the second floor. Photo …
Turkey Manhattans at Seven Saints
This festive dish is a November-only special at Seven Saints. Mashed potatoes, turkey, grilled onions, and gravy are piled on top of some white bread, and you attack that mound of brown food with a …