Mondays, am I right? This Monday, today, is particularly difficult, as I’m coming back from a few days away. Nothing cures the Mondays quite like cake, and Sweet Indulgence offers $10 off all six- and …
Posts by Jessica Hammie:
You probably need a milkshake from Courier Cafe
This is milkshake weather. It’s hot and humid, but not so oppressive that the idea of putting milk into your body makes your stomach curdle. Courier Cafe serves some of my favorite milkshakes in C-U. …
Where in C-U do you get your favorite cup of coffee?
To many, caffeine is just as necessary as air. There’s nothing quite as comforting as a hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Where in C-U do you go for your favorite cup, …
My Thai has permanently closed
My Thai in Champaign officially closed at the end of July. The Thai restaurant (on Springfield Avenue) was a solid restaurant option in that part of Champaign, and it will be missed by those who …
This is my favorite pizza at Pizzeria Antica
The diavola ($16) is topped with fresh mozzarella, Calabrese salami, Calabrese peppers, fresh arugula, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It’s a little spicy and has an excellent combination of flavors and texutres. It is, hands down, my …
Look at this cotton candy doughnut
Sometimes, you just need to eat an absurdly colorful and sugar-soaked treat. Pandamonium Doughnuts has delivered with a new flavor, cotton candy ($3). It’s only available this month, and only in the store. It’s a …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: August 2019
It’s the last hurrah of the quiet C-U summer dining scene.
Niro’s Gyros is moving into the former Krekel’s
Niro’s Gyros will move into the former Krekel’s (and former Vinny’s) restaurant space on Kirby just west of Neil Street. It’s nice to see that the building didn’t sit empty for too long. Niro’s seems …
I think about this taco salad a lot
It’s the taco salad at La Mixteca. It’s great because the ingredients are fresh and refreshing, I feel virtuous because I’m eating a salad, but elated because I get to eat that enormous shell bowl. …
Are you an undiscovered BBQ master?
Now’s your time to shine! New to the Champaign Park District’s Taste of C-U event this year is the Amateur Backyard BBQ competition, which is open to children and adults. Sign up by August 9th …