Our local doughnut shops are getting into the Christmas spirit. Both Ye Olde and Pandamonium have special Christmas doughnuts available, but you’ll have to hurry to get them because 1) Doughnuts regularly sell out in …
Posts by Jessica Hammie:
Try some Nepalese specials at Kohinoor
Now through the end of the year, visit Kohinoor to try foods from Nepal. The Indian restaurant has these Everest specials available at dinner (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.). Kohinoor Indian Restaurant & Lounge …
What was the best thing you ate at a C-U restaurant this year?
As 2019 comes to a close, I’m thinking about all the food I’ve consumed, and which bites were my favorites. I dipped a toe into this earlier this week in my Five Things column, but …
Give brunch a try at Neil St. Blues
Every Sunday, Neil St. Blues has an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet (with an omelette station!) that looks incredible. Brunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is $18 per person. Bring the kiddos between 1 …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: December 2019
Jess looks back at this year’s recommendations. What were your favorites?
Blind Pig’s 8th annual Dark Party is December 12th
Lovers of dark beers rejoice! The Blind Pig’s annual celebration of dark brews is Thursday, December 12th, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Here’s the line up: Blind Pig 10th Anniversary Ale (15% ABV!) Blind Pig …
Here is a massive mound of nachos
You’ll find these nachos at Billy Barooz. They’re $11.99, and they are huge. The pile is truly enormous; I was a littly embarrassed when they came out. I shared these with my spouse, and we …
What are your C-U shortcuts for Thanksgiving dinner?
In these times, there is simply no reason to make everything for your Thanksgiving meal yourself. It’s unnecessary. Where in C-U do you pick up the things you don’t make? Bread Company for bread? CI …
Learn to make salumi in Italy with Piemonte Sausage
The folks at Piemonte Sausage are leading a salumi making course in Bologna, Italy this January. The course is January 8-13, 2020, and there are still spots available. It’s 1790€ ($1974, at the time of …
Cream + Flutter has closed
Cream + Flutter, the cupcake shop in Downtown Champaign, permanently closed last week. The second location, in North Carolina, will also close. There’s no word yet on what will go into that space. Additional details …