In Champaign-Urbana, we have so many great food trucks. From American barbecue to Filipino chicken skewers to Zambian samosas, our 50+ area food trucks offer a taste of global cuisines, American favorites, and fusion food. Because …
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Thirsty Thursday: Indian mule at The Himalayan Chimney
This week, I’m thirsty for the Indian mule at The Himalayan Chimney. In Downtown Champaign, this Indian mule ($8) is totally refreshing with a zesty ginger flavor and delicious Indian spices. A hit of chaat …
Boomerangs is back
This past weekend, Boomerangs Bar & Grill announced a closure with no reopening date, but Boomerangs is back open after closing for two days. Today, the Urbana bar reopens at 5 p.m. with a full …
Bombay Market is moving to University Avenue
Bombay Market is opening a new location on University Avenue in Champaign this fall. The new store will offer all the same grocery goods as the original West Bradley Avenue Indian grocery store, plus more. The …
Boomerangs Bar & Grill is closed with no reopening date
Boomerangs Bar & Grill is now closed. The Urbana bar had its last day of service yesterday on Sunday, August 11th and will remained closed until the owners circle back with a new plan for …
Champaign Whiskey Fest’s 2024 grand gala of whiskeys
I love whiskey. Certainly, I’m no whiskey connoisseur, but I am a whiskey enthusiast. Last weekend was the first ever Champaign Whiskey Fest hosted by the whiskey-loving trio of Downtown Champaign establishments Watson’s Shack & …
Thirsty Thursday: Lemon shake-up at Li’l Porgy’s Barbecue
People say summer in Champaign-Urbana ends next week, but I’m covering my ears saying, “La-la-la, I can’t hear you.” Summer is not gone yet! This Thursday, I’m thirsty for a sweet summer sip: a lemon …
Good Judys’ Bagels opening a storefront this fall
Good Judys’ Bagels, Champaign-Urbana’s new hit bagel business, will open a storefront this fall. Currently, Good Judys’ Bagels bagels are available exclusively at farmers markets or via catering, but soon the popular bagels will be …
Cedar Oak Farms to host dinners on the farm
Cedar Oak Farms in Paxton is hosting a farm dinner series. Starting this August, the farm will offer a multi-course Midwest dining experience utilizing seasonal ingredients both from their farm and sourcing from other Illinois …
AM-KO is closed permanently
AM-KO Oriental Foods and Gifts on the corner of First Street and Springfield Avenue is now closed permanently. Earlier this summer, the Asian grocery announced the store’s impending closure. The small business first opened in 1978 …