The News-Gazette released the list of restaurants that failed health inspection in November and December: Ambar Indian Restaurant B. Won Cravings Sakanaya Restaurant Shanghai 1938 Chinese Restaurant Sitara Indian Restaurant and Lounge All have since …
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Layalina Mediterranean Grill has reopened
Good news! Layalina Mediterranean Grill has reopened today, February 5, at 401 South First Street (formerly Minneci’s) after a fire destroyed their establishment in November. I was fortunate enough to have a meal before the fire, …
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Sylvia’s Irish Inn
Local chef Joshua Huddleston is hosting a four course Valentine’s Day dinner Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Sylvia’s Irish Inn in Urbana. Tickets are $50 each, and it’s …
Bright walls and tight wraps
Brightly painted Aroma Café & Kitchen has plenty of meals for your mouth and seats for your butt. Oh, and free wi-fi.
Valentine’s Day taco dinner at The Urbana Butcher Shop
Happy love day to you! The Urbana Butcher Shop will host a taco dinner on Friday, February 14 at 5 p.m. It’s BYOB, and they’ll serve food until they run out, so get there early. …
Chancellor Wise responds to digital hate
University of Illinois Chancellor Phyllis Wise has issued a response to Sunday night’s hateful Twitter remarks. You can read the text on Inside Higher Ed, or below. Her response was deliberate and thoughtful, and even ended …
Who is Restaurant Week for?
Restaurant Week is underway. Jess gives her two-cents, and also talks with Erin Lippitz, Executive Director of Champaign Center Partnership.
U of I students don’t get snow day, respond with hate speech
BuzzFeed has posted an article outlining some University of Illinois students’ responses to not receiving a snow day on Monday, January 27. Here’s what happened: The wind chill on Monday, January 27 is forecasted to …
Art Mart Stock Your Pantry sale this weekend
Art Mart is hosting their annual Stock Your Pantry sale this Friday and Saturday. You’ll receive 20% off regularly priced groceries throughout the store, although some exclusions apply. What a great way to stock up on …
Cheese & Crackers now accepting bitcoin
Our friends at Cheese & Crackers are now accepting bitcoin as a form of payment for anything in the store, including items on the fresh fish list. If you haven’t signed up for the list, …