Smith Burger Co, a C-U food truck that makes hand-crafted burgers smashed to order, has purchased a second trailer. The truck owners plan to work on it over the winter and have both trucks serving …
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Happy National Dessert Day
In honor of this sweet holiday, make sure you treat yourself to some dessert today. Not sure what to get? Take a look at this list of five sweets to eat in C-U. If you …
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La Bahía Grill Restaurant is opening in Sushi Kame’s old space on Church Street
Coming soon signs are in the front window of La Bahía Grill, a new restaurant in Downtown Champaign. The new restaurant will occupy Sushi Kame’s former space on Church Street. Photo by Alyssa Buckley. Neither …
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Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: October 2021
This October, Alyssa recommends an affordable sandwich, birria tacos, thick bacon, and two tasty cocktails.
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Last Saturday’s Toast to Taylor Street was awesome
Last Saturday, Toast to Taylor Street‘s festival event celebrated performers, makers, and Taylor Street businesses on a beautiful October evening. The event had an open air market with local businesses, live bands, craft beer, local food …
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Baxter’s patio is a pretty nice spot for drinks
Patio season is much more enjoyable in the fall weather than in hot summer temps, and Baxter’s has a large patio with a great drink menu. I love Baxter’s Sweet Caroline martini ($7) which is …
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Market Watch: October 2021
It's the last month of the market season. Go get your pumpkins, apples, bread by the loaf, and more.
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Kofusion’s new location on Main Street is open, and here’s the menu
The Downtown Champaign restaurant is now open at their new location. Just a little bit south from their previous location, KoFusion is now in the huge white building at 30 E Main Street in the former PNC …
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I tried one of those quiet pods at Soul Care Urban Retreat Center
Alyssa visited Soul Care Urban Retreat Center and shares about her experience.
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The Bread Company has gelato now
The gelato is served during all open hours, so you can even get Bread Co gelato for breakfast. The campus restaurant added gelato to the menu last week. The current flavors are chocolate, cappucino, mint …
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