I hate winter so much. The cold and the dark might as well be a Vulcan nerve pinch. Last night, when it felt like 2ºF, I met a friend for dinner at Everyday Kitchen. It …
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Keep an eye out for Sushi Siam
There’s a new sushi and Thai restaurant opening in Champaign: Sushi Siam. The restaurant is located in the Old Farms Plaza, at Kirby and Mattis, just next to Talbot’s and TCBY. A peek through the …
Can someone bring me these Common Ground cookies?
Look at them! They are gorgeous. I bet they taste great, too. The entire container full of these beauties is only $6.99. If you want to gift me something, like, right now, these cookies are …
Salad Meister is closed
Salad Meister, the fast-casual salad restaurant on Sixth Street near the University of Illinois campus, has closed. According to The News-Gazette, the restaurant could reopen “if somebody else wants to take over the business.” You …
Timpone’s is hosting a champagne dinner on December 28th
Consider it an early New Year’s celebration. For $135 (inclusive of tax and gratuity), enjoy a five-course dinner with five champagne pairings. Dinner is Saturday, December 28th at 6:30 p.m., and reservations are required. Call …
I ate the sugar cookie doughnut from Pandamonium
And it was damn good, too. Sometimes I am surprised by the internet foods that speak to me, and when I saw that sugar cookie doughnut I said, “Oh, I need that,” even though I …
We tried Watson’s minty green slushie
Did you see Watson’s new, seasonal alcoholic slushie? It’s called Cindy Lou’s Booze, and it’s a white chocolate peppermint concoction made with peppermint vodka and creme de menthe ($9). It’s topped with whipped cream and …
Sweet Indulgence is moving to a new location
Sweet Indulgence, the bakery on Windsor Road in Champaign, just celebrated ten years of ownership under Melissa Holste (the bakery has been open since 1987). Holste announced today that it will move to a new …
Triptych’s 7th Annual Festivus is Monday, December 23rd
Triptych’s annual end-of-the-year holiday celebration, Festivus, will be on Monday, December 23rd from noon to 11 p.m. The event features a variety of special taps (TBA), as well as food trucks and other shenanigans. Follow …
Sylvia’s Irish Inn is hosting a Victorian Christmas tea party
Sylvia’s Irish Inn in Urbana and Walnut Street Tea Company are hosting a Victorian Christmas Afternoon Tea on Saturday, December 21st. From 2 to 4 p.m., you’ll sip on tea and enjoy some snacks (the …