Namken Nutrition, the meal prep business based out of Decatur, will permanently close their Urbana storefront next Friday on March 29th. Namken Nutrition at The Pines opened last summer with a menu of smoothies, yogurt …
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Smile Politely March Tournament 2024 Final Four predictions and matchups to watch
If I’ve learned anything from the national, annual March Madness sportsball tournament, it’s that people love a good competition. Me, too. What’s not to love about a battle of The Best? Every year, Smile Politely‘s …
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Chong Qing House has closed on Green Street
Chong Qing House’s location on Green Street is permanently closed. The Campustown restaurant offered unlimited hot pot at the corner of Green and Fourth in the space that was once Lai Lai Wok. I am …
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Thirsty Thursday: Homemade apple pie shot at Bunny’s Tavern
It’s spring break in Champaign-Urbana, so let’s do a shot. This Thirsty Thursday, I’m highlighting the homemade apple pie shot ($3.50) at Bunny’s Tavern in Downtown Urbana. The bar infuses the liquor in-house, and it …
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The treats by Amy’s Sweet Delights are awesome
The newest food business to move into Lincoln Square Mall is Amy’s Sweet Delights out of Royal, Illinois. The baker just started setting up shop inside the Urbana mall three days a week at a …
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Prepare for Pi Day on March 14th
Have you made all the necessary preparations for Pi Day? Tomorrow is March 14th, and it is tradition on the date of 3/14 to consume pie, thanks to Larry Shaw. He first celebrated the day …
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GG Bowl in Campustown has individual hot pot
On Sixth Street in Campustown, GG Bowl serves hot pot, fried rice, braised duck, and beef stews. The place has been open for about six months, but they have no website apart from their online …
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Delicious pad Thai, pad ka na, and pad kee mao at Basil Thai
I am a big fan of noodles. I like all kinds, but there’s something special about stir-fried noodles in pad Thai. Those flat noodles with crushed peanuts and that sauce is so yum. Despite many …
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Thirsty Thursday: Love, Satellite at Gallery Art Bar
Gallery Art Bar is where art, music, and bespoke beverages all happen in the same cool Downtown Urbana space. This Thirsty Thursday, I’m highlighting the artsy Urbana bar’s newest espresso mocktail. Made with Champaign’s own …
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The shish tawook dinner at Sam’s Cafe is terrific
It would rude if I didn’t tell you about the shish tawook at Sam’s Cafe. This Lebanese dish is a dinner special, only available during the Downtown Champaign diner‘s new night hours on Thursdays and …
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