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The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the patio at Maize is now open.  Let’s us all rejoice. Photo from Facebook

The potato is versatile vegetable, and it is the main ingredient in some of my favorite appetizers and side dishes. The humble French fry is always a winner, but I am also a big fan …

Next time you’re stuck in traffic on Neil Street, stop and enjoy the art at Weiskamp Screen Printing’s Lightbox front window gallery. The latest installation features the infectiously bright and energetic work of Kelly Hieronymus …

When was the last time you ate at San Maru? The Korean restaurant out at The Crossing is one I will make a special trip for — those dumplings are so delicious. I recently had lunch …

Check out this striking new lettering at C-U Adventures‘ new location on Broadway, hand painted by artist and designer Madelyn Witruk. The transformation from what this old warehouse used to look like is astounding, inside …

You’ll find mostly national brands when browsing the merchanside at Champaign Outdoors, but hidden in plain sight among the racks of The North Face, Patagonia, and such are some  created by local artisans. As the store …

Warmer weather is finally here! It has me craving something refreshing to drink, and in addition to Maize’s watermelon agua fresca, I often think about Cafe Kopi‘s Italian soda.  It’s carbonated water with flavoring in …

We have a solid selection of pizza in this town, ranging from cracker-thin crusts to deep dish. Which restaurant makes your favorite pizza? Do you prefer one place for slices, and another for whole pies? …

If the official end of Boneyard Arts Festival has you wanting more art openings, this weekend offers two chances to check out what our local art students are up to.  There’s a lot of young …