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If you were anywhere on the interwebs yesterday, you surely saw the glorious array of Bernie memes, stemming from a shot of him from the inauguration, sitting in his parka and mittens. Boswell Hutson, founder …

Cool Bliss Pop Bliss on Neil Street pops fresh popcorn daily in addition to making other snacks and treats, but this cheesy bacon popcorn is fantastic. The popcorn has a deliciously cheesy dusting with a …

Fiesta Cafe is 33 years old this week, and that pink building on First Street has brought C-U lots of tacos and margaritas over the years. Check out the reviews we’ve published of Fiesta Cafe here, …

Suzu’s Bakery in Downtown Champaign only opened in November, but it has already become a favorite among editors here at Smile Politely. Just a couple weeks ago I ordered an eight-inch soufflé cheesecake ($25) to …

Located in the Lincoln Square Mall, Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage makes bomb sandwiches like this meaty, delicious-looking Italian beef. On Facebook, Baldarotta’s shared more details about how they make the sandwich: THIS is how …

This year, Restaurant Week will feature takeout options. Restaurant Week 2021 will run from January 29th to February 6th. All the details about the event can be found on Visit Champaign County’s site. Here are …

Today is National Tempura Day. Celebrate by a ordering tempura dish (or two) from a C-U restaurant today. One of my favorite tempura dishes in Champaign-Urbana is this veggie tempura ($5.50) from Sushi Kame, pictured …

Andrew Prichard, one of our longtime contributors here at SP, posted this update about the space formerly occupied by Sitara in Downtown Urbana as it appears to have transitioned into a Mexican restaurant.  Tres Nopales, …

I guess I just want to eat doughnuts? Or, I’m a sucker for faces on my desserts. Perhaps it’s a combination of both. Regardless, you can find these Grinch doughnuts at Harvest Market. How fun …