Last weekend I had lunch with a friend at Siam Terrace. I hadn’t been in a while, and was pleasantly surprised to find the food was just as good as I had remembered. I ordered …
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This week in good looking local food and drink
Here’s the local food porn that has had me drooling this week. Common Ground Food Co-op’s chocolate espresso raspberry cake Avionics’ chicha morada View this post on Instagram …
What’s your favorite vegetable at Golden Harbor?
Mine is the taro bun, though I suppose that technically doesn’t really qualify as a “vegetable.” I’ve been ordering the sesame broccoli lately (number is at the register; $12.50). It’s crunchy and tender and delicious. …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: July 2019
This month’s list is vegetarian, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t fun.
Have you tried a scrappy at Hopscotch?
Yeah, yeah, it sounds a little weird. A scrappy is a collection of bakery scraps — cake, frosting, brownies, cookies, etc. — combined in one container. For the bakery, it’s an excellent way to minimize …
It feels like a Cheese & Crackers day to me
On a warm summer day, I like nothing more than a hefty sandwich and some salty chips. Why is that so satisfying? Maybe I’m reminded of spending the day on the beach, or maybe I’m …
There’s a wine walk in Downtown Champaign on August 9th
Champaign Center Partnership is hosting a wine walk through Downtown Champaign on Friday, August 9th. This inaugural event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. (check in at 4:30 p.m.), and is a self-directed tour …
Market Watch: July 2019
There’s plenty to pick up at C-U’s farmers’ markets this month.
Have you tried these drinks at Maize?
I’m talking specifically about the corn margarita ($8) and the jamaica, a hibiscus tea available iced ($3). The corn margarita is made with pureed roasted corn, and has a smoky, earthy flavor. The tequila isn’t …
Here’s the lineup for this year’s Midwest Beer Fest
This year’s Midwest Beer Fest is Saturday, July 13th at 4 p.m. at Barrelhouse 34. The event is free and family-friendly. The brewery list includes Triptych, Big Thorn, Destihl, and JT Walker’s, among other regional …