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Red Herring is all about vegetarian culinary fusions and serving the C-U community
Restaurant manager chef Lauren Kolb shares, “The Herring is wedged pretty deep in the soul of C-U. I think the Herring's most consistent quality is its ability to be adaptable…We seek to serve this community however we're able.”
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Vote now for Buy Black Chambana’s Business of the Year awards
It is time for the second annual Business of the Year awards hosted by Buy Black Chambana. Businesses have been nominated by community members, and now voting is open. The categories are: Best Startup, Community …
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Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: December 2020
This December, Alyssa shares foods filled with other foods and drinks that will keep you warm.
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I need these hot chocolate bombs from Sugga Shaii’s Sweets
Hot chocolate bombs are all the rage right now, and these hot chocolate bombs from Sugga Shaii’s Sweets look gorgeous. I’ve tried Sugga Shaii’s milk chocolate turtles, and they were so good. I also loved …
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Champaign-Urbana fried chicken sammies you need in your life
Before you go to Popeye's, you need to try these five C-U fried chicken sandwiches — and one fried chicken sushi roll.
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Seven Saints has cocktails to go now
Rejoice: we can now enjoy Seven Saints’ cocktails for carryout. Call 217-351-7775 to place your order. My favorite cocktail from Seven Saints, the Flight of Icarus, is available to go. Made with North Shore Sol vodka, …
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You need this mac-n-cheese stuffed chicken wing from Stuft Bird
The Stuft Bird is a new food truck in town, specializing in fried chicken wings stuffed with fillings. Parked just off the corner of University and Fourth in Champaign, this silver truck serves up wings …
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We’re rooting for Julianna Jung from Champaign on Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship
There’s a Champaign resident on this year’s Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship, and her name is Julianna Jung. This is the seventh season of the Holiday Baking Championship on the Food Network, and this season …
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Five foods and drinks that I’m thankful for
Thanksgiving week is here. Alyssa shares five C-U foods and drinks that she's thankful for this year.
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