September has arrived, and so have apples and other fall things to the markets. This month is Champaign-Urbana’s second to last month of outdoor market season. We only have September and October, and that’s it. …
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Thirsty Thursday: Big barrel at Barrelhouse 34
Last week, I was sipping brain booster tea, but this week, I’m craving bad decisions. This Thursday, I’m thirsty for the big barrel at Barrelhouse 34. The size of a Big Gulp, this cocktail cost …
Flying Monkey Cafe at Curtis Orchard is open for lunch
Curtis Orchard’s restaurant Flying Monkey Cafe is open for the season serving lunch everyday. Diners order food by checking off a paper menu of entrees, sides, sweets, and drinks, then handing it to staff. The …
Five things to eat or drink this month: September 2024
September’s crisp, cool air is a welcome change from August’s muggy corn sweat afternoons. This month’s not-hot weather needs fall food and drink to go with the autumnal vibes. This September, go for five things …
Tolono farmers market debuts this Thursday
The village of Tolono will have a farmers market pop-up this Thursday. The one-time event will have farmers, bakers, live music, and a food truck from 5 to 8 p.m. this Thursday, September 5th at …
Just Yolkin’ restaurant now closed
The breakfast restaurant Just Yolkin’ has closed. Champaign’s Just Yolkin’ first opened in February 2023, and the restaurant’s last day of service was Sunday, September 1st. The brunch eatery served a large menu of breakfast …
Black Dog Urbana to reopen this fall
This fall, Black Dog Smoke & Ale House will reopen the restaurant’s original location. Black Dog first opened in Downtown Urbana on Broadway Avenue in 2009 but has been closed since the pandemic. It’s pretty …
Thirsty Thursday: Brain booster tea at Walnut Street Tea Company
The town’s abuzz this week as the University of Illinois begins fall semester classes. All that learning makes me thirsty for a cup of brain booster tea at Walnut Street Tea Company. Champaign tea shop’s …
The desserts of Diamonds, Desserts, and Distinction 2024
Every year, the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois hosts a Diamonds, Desserts, and Distinction event that celebrates a Woman of Distinction and her contributions to the local community. This year, the 2024 Woman of Distinction …
Dim Sum House is open on Green Street
Dim Sum House has opened in Campustown. Located at the corner of Fourth and Green Streets beside Northern Cuisine, the new restaurant is in the same space that used to be unlimited hot pot restaurant Chong Qing House, …