This is it: peak market season. August is the absolute best time to visit our local farmers markets. The vendors have tables overflowing with market goods: fresh-picked peppers, juicy summer tomatoes, fuzzy peaches, crisp salad …
Posts by Alyssa Buckley:
Five things to eat or drink this month: August 2024
August is here, and this month is big one for our college town. We go from sleepy summer vibes to bustling fall semester. This whiplash from relaxed routines to schedules with start times gets me …
Thirsty Thursday: Strawberry Cloud at Tasty Tart
Champaign-Urbana’s weather has been wild this week. I didn’t know it was going to rain so much! It got me really thinking about the sky, and so, this Thursday, I’m thirsty for a strawberry cloud …
A look at Punch! Bar’s boozy, bougie four-course dinner event
For the very first time, Punch! Bar and Lounge hosted a private four-course dinner complete with tequila drinks. I’ll drink anything Punch! pours because the bartenders make stunning and delicious drinks, but I don’t often …
Goodbye, Little Maize
Today, Maize on Green was demolished. Though the demo has been planned since last summer and the location closed permanently last month, it still doesn’t soften the blow. The little restaurant was the original location …
The Blind Pig beer is now on tap at Hound’s Court
Downtown Champaign bar Hound’s Court, formerly The Blind Pig’s Neil Street bar, now has The Blind Pig beer on tap. At this time, there’s two beers from The Blind Pig brewery on tap: U of …
Kicking chicken wings from six restaurants
Today is National Chicken Wing Day, a holiday that commemorates the noble chicken wing. I, for one, love chicken wings. And when I say wings, I mean bone-in chicken wings, not glorified chicken nuggets gussied …
A chat with Six Red Chairs Bakery baker Manon Lalonde
Saturday morning at Urbana’s Market at the Square is a whole vibe. Like all the other market goers, I love the local produce, fresh flowers, and baked goods. One vendor that I never miss is …
Thirsty Thursday: Axe Rita at The Axe Bar
I’m not ready for school to start nor am I ready for anything fall just yet. I’m still clinging to summer, and this Thursday, I’m thirsty for something fun: the Axe Rita at The Axe …
I need another Espresso Royale and Chocolate Shoppe affogato
For my coffee, I’ll take cream and sugar in the form of ice cream, thank you very much, as it is National Ice Cream Month. Hat tip to ChambanaMoms for sharing the scoop that Espresso …