La Mixteca is not messing around. Do you like tacos? Check out this foot long taco ($13.49) filled with beef or chicken, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and french fries. Yeah, fries. You …
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Sunnyside’s budding cannabis business in Champaign
Sunnyside's dispensary manager Nikki Haese shares about the Champaign cannabis retail shop and says, “Ask a million questions if you have them. Don't hesitate.”
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Reliably good food from Sushi Kame
Alyssa reviews Sushi Kame's yaki udon, korokke, sushi, and more.
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Today is National Hummus Day
Where do you get your favorite hummus in town? I picked up this hummus ($3.99 for the medium size) from Shawarma Joint last week, and they assembled it to order. The staff filled the container …
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I drank a few Irish mules at Guido’s
Guido’s is a great spot for a martini al fresco when the weather is nice, but sometimes it’s fun to cozy up for a drink in a booth (with plastic partitions) by the window. I …
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Make your way back to CU Adventures in Time and Space
Alyssa reviews Revenge of the Cabin, a haunted escape room at CU Adventures in Time & Space — no spoilers.
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Crafted and Carved arranges charcuterie for events
Charcuterie is having a moment, and Crafted and Carved is here to make beautiful boards of snacks for C-U. Creating charcuterie boards and grazing tables customized to your size of gathering and preferences, Crafted and …
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Market Watch: Season Opening, May 2021
Alyssa shares everything you need to know about the season opening of Urbana Market at the Square and The Land Connection's Champaign Farmers' Market.
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Common Ground blogged how to make vegan Ghormeh Sabzi
Looking for a new recipe to make at home? Common Ground Food Coop featured C-U resident Darya Shahgheibi’s family recipe for this Iranian dish on the CGFC blog. In this family recipe, Shahgheibi shares the ingredients you …
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Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: May 2021
This month, Alyssa shares a soul food plate, a donut, a cocktail, and more.
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