While I wait for the Sakanaya Downtown location to open, I am enjoying Sakanaya’s original Green Street location. Recently open for indoor dining, Sakanaya has lunch specials like the Sakanaya special roll ($10). The Sakanaya …
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How cute are these Curbanas in Downtown Urbana?
There are two new outdoor public seating areas in Downtown Urbana right on the curb of Main Street called Curbanas. These enclosed seating areas are made on a raised deck structure next to the sidewalk. …
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Crane Alley has reopened
Starting tomorrow, June 2nd, Crane Alley will reopen for dinner Wednesdays through Sundays. The restaurant will also offer online ordering for takeout. Check out our review of their vegetarian options and this sandwich that gave Jess …
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Market Watch: June 2021
Alyssa shares about the farmers' markets this month and where you can find fresh produce, craft hot sauce, and cold brew.
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Get apples all fall long with an apple CSA from Red Crib Acres
Red Crib Acres just opened their apple CSA for sign ups. You can pick up weekly apple pecks starting in late August or early September for ten weeks. Members of the CSA pick up their apples …
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Rosati’s Pizza in Urbana will reopen in June with new owners
After closing last year in October, Rosati’s Pizza in Urbana will reopen with new owners in June. It will be nice to have Chicago thin crust pizza, deep dish pizza, pasta, wings, salads, and sandwiches in …
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Head to Shawarma Joint for made-to-order gyro pitas and more
Alyssa reviews the new Middle Eastern restaurant on Green Street in Campustown.
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It’s a good day for a bourbon peach punch slush from Art Mart
Damn, it’s hot out there. This bourbon peach punch slush ($7) from Art Mart was so freaking good — and it can quench the heat and maybe some of that Monday blah. Starting with whiskey …
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Five filling lunches in Champaign-Urbana for less than $10
Alyssa rounds up five satisfying lunches that you can score for under $10.
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Meyer Produce knows how make a mojito with fresh mint
These hot days call for a cold cocktail. Why not add some fresh herbs from a local farmer’s garden? Molly Oberg from Meyer Produce shared a reel on the farm’s Instagram account showing how to …
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