There has been a lot of doughnut news lately. The latest: National Doughnut Day is June 7th. Our local doughnut vendors are participating in some way or another; if you’re looking to celebrate, do place …
Posts by Jessica Hammie:
What’s your favorite salad in C-U?
And by salad, I mean a green salad, not potato or pasta. My favorite is probably the lemon garlic greens at Bread Co. I enjoy other salads at Bread Co., as well as the wide …
I had a really good lunch at Esquire
It included a grilled cheese (cheddar on multi-grain) and fries ($5.50), and a lemon drop martini ($6.75). Both were damn delicious. “What a combo!” I hear you exclaim. You’re right. I made choices because I’m …
Which restaurant serves your favorite fries?
Everyone has an opinion about this…so what’s yours? Which C-U (or surrounding area) restaurant serves your favorite French fries? And, since we’re on the topic, is a potato wedge a French fry? Discuss. Photo by …
On the hunt for spicy sauce
Sometimes a little heat goes a long way.
Have you been to El Oasis recently?
El Oasis is a gem in Urbana. I love the wide variety of ice cream flavors, and that there are non-dairy options, too. It’s the perfect place to grab a popsicle, or a chocolate-dipped frozen …
Ye Olde Donut Shoppe is officially open
Ye Olde Donuts isn’t new to C-U, but has been without a storefront for some time.
Treat yourself to a doughnut tasting this weekend
Here’s something to do on a rainy weekend: Gather some friends or family — this is perfect for the kiddos. Assign the adults a local C-U doughnut-monger. Acquire two doughnuts each. Taste test the doughnuts. If …
Did you know that Rantoul has a farmers’ market?
The Rantoul Farmers Market is now in its 4th year, and happens in Downtown Rantoul (corner of Garrard and Congress) every other Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. This year, the market runs from May …
What’s your favorite cocktail?
In C-U we have plenty of options for consuming booze. Beer is all good and fine — and we have great local options — but what about a nice cocktail? What’s your favorite? Which bar or restaurant or …