Prairie Fruits Farms will host two fundraiser dinners this fall: one for WILL Public Media, and one for Eastern Illinois Food Bank featuring celebrity chef Rick Bayless. Per their most recent e-mail update: September …
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Last chance for near-campus cravings
Summer’s basically gone, and students will arrive in the thousands this weekend. Jess gives a rundown on some places you should hit up before the kids come back.
Common Ground Food Co-op Ice Cream Social surpasses fundraising goal
In last week’s Weekender, we told you about Common Ground Food Co-op’s Ice Cream Social fundraiser to raise money for the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. Plenty of people showed up, and the donations totaled $1,530, surpassing …
Big Grove Brunch Specials, Aug 18 & 19, 2013
Big Grove Tavern Brunch Specials, Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19: Jumbo Lemon Poppyseed Muffin Cinnamon Raisin Scone Yogurt & House-made Granola w/ fresh berries Two Poached Farm Eggs w/ cheesy grits, roasted tomato …
Vacation Detox
Jess returns from vacation with an appetite for local veggies and a limited budget.
Minneci’s to open new location at the crossing
Minneci’s is set to open another restaurant in a new location — at the crossing. They’re currently setting up shop next to Jupiter’s at the Crossing. This space was previously occupied by the now long-gone Uncle …
bacaro market monday menu: August 12, 2013
MENU 50 USD burrata, marinated cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, pea tendrils smoked pork rib ravioli, pickled shiitake mushrooms prime rib , green bean casserole, potato puree, roasting jus, horseradish raspberry bellavitano, berry compote dessert course
Black Dog now serving smoked falafel
That’s right, vegetarians. Per Black Dog’s Facebook page: New vegetarian menu item: Kyle’s smoked chickpea falafel! I haven’t yet sampled this sandwich, but I imagine that it will be great. Please try it and let me know …
The perfect hump-day boost
Jess checks out that other farmers market – the one in Champaign on Wednesday.
Some Tuesday Specials
Here are a few Tuesday food & drink specials: Pekara Bakery: $2 Cafe Latte and a .96 Mixed Berry Snack crepe Big Grove: Fried Chicken & Sweet Potato Waffles (dinner only) Seven Saints: 1/2 price …