Courier Cafe‘s brownie special ($5.75) is a thing of glory: a fudgy brownie topped with ice cream, whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and a cherry, and served with a side of hot fudge. The hot fudge …
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V. Picasso to close and reopen as something new
According to Facebook, V. Picasso will close on March 17th. In early April, a newly imagined restaurant will be open in the same space, with the same owners. The concept, vibe, menu, and name will …
Intro to Korean cooking at Japan House
Jess learned to make bibimbap at Japan House.
NAYA officially opens on Monday, and here’s your first look
Are you excited to try this new restaurant?
Look at this huge sandwich from Pekara
Pekara on Springfield‘s Friday special is a Philly cheesesteak, and it’s huge. For about $10 you can eat this massive sandwich that’s stuffed with sliced steak, peppers, onions, cheese, and a mustard-mayo. Pekara on Springfield …
The 14th Annual Edible Book Festival is April 6th
The 14th Annual Edible Book Festival will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th at Common Ground Food Co-op. It’s free and open to the public. The annual celebration of …
Urbana Park District offering free gardening and cooking program
The Urbana Park District is offering a free, all-ages gardening and cooking program starting Monday, March 4th. The first class meets at Meadowbrook Park’s Garden Pavilion from 10 a.m. to noon. Over the course of …
Check out Esquire’s Mardi Gras menu
Mardi Gras is in a week, and Esquire is celebrating with a special menu. The prices are low enough that you can order at least one of everything, and really own the whole Fat Tuesday …
What is the spiciest thing you’ve eaten in C-U?
When spicy food is really good and spicy, you’ll get a high from the endorphins your brain releases. It’s pretty great. Good spicy is more than just a burning sensation in your mouth; there are …
The 3rd Annual Mahomet Craft Beer Festival is April 20th
The next installment of the Mahomet Craft Beer Festival is Saturday, April 20th from 2 to 6 p.m. Additional details are forthcoming, but you can expect to find the following breweries on site: 25 O’Clock …