The Champaign-Urbana farmers markets are fun outdoor shopping spots for fresh produce, delicious baked goods, and all kinds of drinks from kombucha to cold brew to fresh-pressed juices. The Saturday market is a busy, bustling …
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Try some vegan food this June
If you are strictly vegan or even into eating vegan occasionally, then get excited. Thirteen Champaign-Urbana restaurants are participating in a month-long Vegan Chef Challenge. While all of the participating restaurants regularly have a vegan …
Where can we lollygag on a patio in Champaign-Urbana?
There’s nothing quite like a delicious dinner on a beautiful patio in the summer. Champaign-Urbana is home to many a patio, but not all al fresco options are great. I’ll share two of my favorite …
This Urbana mocktail making lab inspired me to choose no booze
As someone who enjoys alcoholic beverages, I am no teetotaler, so I don’t always go for mocktails. After last week’s mocktail lab hosted by Katie’s Cocktails though, I am definitely more interested than I’ve ever …
Come Get This food truck is open for summer eats
Now that it’s hot, it feels like summer, and I want to do all the summery things. That includes picnic lunches. Looking for lunch to go, I stopped by Come Get This food truck at …
National Italian Beef Day is this Saturday, May 27th
National Italian Beef Day is a sacred day of celebrating Italian beef sandwiches on the fourth Saturday of May. If you want ideas of where to find one in Champaign-Urbana, I wrote about the sandwiches …
All summer long, find Maize taco truck at nuEra Urbana
Maize is coupling with nuEra this summer making a one-stop spot for lunch and cannabis. Urbana’s nuEra will host the Maize taco truck Monday through Friday in the dispensary parking lot all summer. Though I …
Sooie Bros Bar B Que is open in their new location
Sooie Bros Bar B Que Joint is now open in their new location near the corner of Neil Street and Kirby. Previously, the barbecue joint was open in 2022 in North Champaign, but now the …
Try tarts à la carte at Tasty Tart
If we have a craving for tarts in Champaign-Urbana, we’ll be able to find a bakery or two with tarts on the menu, but Tasty Tart bakery’s whole thing is tarts. It’s the only place …
Mama Meta’s Canteen is closed and will not reopen
The restaurant Mama Meta’s Canteen served African-inspired, American-infused cuisine by Lauren Mulowayi. All food was takeout only, and diners picked up at The Refinery in Champaign. The kitchen has been closed for awhile, but the …