From a gooey butter cake to cold brew, Alyssa shares five things you should try this July.
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Market Watch: July 2021
Alyssa shares what you can find at the farmers' markets this month including kouign amann from Six Red Chairs Bakery.
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The UIUC Meat Science Lab is open for in-person shopping this Friday
Tomorrow, July 2nd, will be the first day of in-person sales at the U of I Meat Lab since the start of the pandemic. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can pick out what …
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There’s a cute bus in front of Analog
I saw local artist Judy Lee’s post on Facebook about the pink coverted school bus in front of Analog, and I got excited. There are no markings on the bus, but I’m assuming there’s something fun …
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Señores Taco is a new taco truck in town
On Bradley Avenue in between Mattis and Country Fair Drive in Champaign, there is a new taco truck slinging tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, and nachos. The white taco truck is parked in a good spot …
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I drank the Hatchet cocktail at The Axe Bar
The Axe Bar opened just two weeks ago, and you can throw axes, grab a bite, or have a drink at the new Downtown Champaign bar. I tried the Hatchet cocktail ($11.99) — because when …
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Five C-U restaurant dishes that make awesome leftovers
From barbecue to yaki udon, Alyssa shares five different foods that reheat well for leftovers.
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I had brunch at NAYA, and it was fabulous
NAYA announced on Facebook that they are open for brunch now. I have missed brunch, and after a long year of no brunching, it felt like it was time to brunch. I took my husband, and …
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A look at some of 217 Black Restaurant Weekend’s fantastic food
Where did you order food from this weekend? The 217 Black Restaurant Weekend was this past weekend celebrating Black-owned Champaign-Urbana restaurants, food trucks, a bakery, and more. Buy Black Chambana wrote: Black Restaurant Weekend is …
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Get Taiwanese desserts at Meet Fresh
In Champaign on University Avenue, Meet Fresh sells Taiwanese desserts like chocolate deluxe egg waffles, milk teas, mango milk shaved ice, and more. Take a peek at some of Meet Fresh’s desserts. Photo from Meet …
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