With so many restaurants in C-U, it’s nearly impossible to try everything. I often fall into the trap of finding something I like at a restaurant and ordering it again and again, despite wanting to …
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Have you visited Himalayan Chimney recently?
I had dinner there earlier this week, and it was great. My friends and I ordered a bunch of stuff to share, and we regretted nothing. If you haven’t visited recently, do stop by soon …
Check out these pizzas at NAYA
If you haven’t been to NAYA yet, you are missing out. In the year it’s been open, it has become one of our favorite spots for a nice meal. Now, though, you can stop by …
I’ve been a little obsessed with Peking Garden
I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve had Peking Garden three times in the last four weeks. I’m more embarrassed to say that I’ve had it delivered two weekends in a row. And I’m most embarrassed …
Farren’s is 20 years old
Just last week, Farren’s celebrated its 20th birthday — the beloved Champaign restaurant opened on February 18th, 2000. In a place that has a lot of restaurant turnover, that is an incredible accomplishment. In the …
I would like this guava mojito at Watson’s
I love a mojito. I love guava. I would love to have guava in my mojito. Watson’s buried the lede in this Facebook post, though I’m sure the mahi mahi sandwich was great. I’ll be …
Black Dog in Urbana is 11
Earlier today, Black Dog shared a memory on Facebook: The restaurant opened on February 18th, 2009. That’s 11 years ago, so why not grab 11 friends and go celebrate? Okay, maybe grab one friend and …
I have found my favorite rice bowl at Broadway Food Hall’s Muchacho
Muchacho, Broadway Food Hall’s build-your-own-rice-bowl vendor, has many options that are delicious. Combinations are nearly endless. (I said nearly, I understand that there are, indeed, a finite number of combinations.) My order is spicy, and …
Kohinoor is three
Kohinoor, the Downtown Champaign Indian restaurant, turns three tomorrow, February 14th. To celebrate, the restaurant is offering some sort of special dessert. Be sure to consider Kohinoor for your Valentine’s Day plans. If you need …
What’s your favorite breakfast sandwich in C-U?
This week I’ve had breakfast sandwiches on my mind. I’ve been seriously craving a BEC on an NYC everything bagel. It had me thinking back to the article I wrote last year about breakfast sandwich …