Illinois Govenor J.B. Pritzker ordered all bars and restaurants in our state to be closed for dining through March 30th. Thankfully, carryout and delivery are still options for some C-U restaurants. Check out all our …
Posts by Alyssa Buckley:
Ye Olde Donut Shoppe is serving donuts at their drive-through
You can still get donuts from Ye Olde Donut Shoppe during this pandemic. They are serving patrons at the drive-through window. You can just arrive during their hours (6 a.m to 1 p.m.) or call …
How to make a charcuterie board with cheeses and meats from Harvest Market
What is charcuterie? And why should you be into it? It's something you can pick up from the store and create at home which is especially helpful during these quarantine times.
Have you tried this Flight of Icarus cocktail from Seven Saints?
I was intrigued by the name — we all know the story of Icarus flying too close to the sun and falling to his death in the sea. Seven Saints’ Flight of Icarus ($10) was not …
Bliss at Japan House: Ananda, Indian home cooking and traditions
Hosted by Japan House, a six course meal and culture experience with Archana Shekara was ultimate bliss.
Ba’get is closed
I noticed this afternoon, Friday, March 6th, that Ba’get is closed. Photo by Alyssa Buckley. There’s a sign on the window reading, “This business is closed. We are sorry for the inconvenience.” The restaurant opened …
Reserve your tickets for Allerton’s Forest to Mansion dinner
The annual Forest to Mansion dinner at Allerton Park will take place on Sunday, April 26th from 3:30 to 7 p.m. The delicious seven-course dinner will feature dishes with ingredients foraged from the Allerton forest …
These cinnamon pretzel nachos changed my life
Collective Pour’s Cinnamon Toast Pretzel ($8) is more nacho than pretzel. Served in a long plate, this dish is perfect for sharing with a friend. Warm pretzel bites are smothered in a cinnamon sugar sauce …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U: March 2020
Get to know SP's new Food & Drink editor by learning about her five favorite things to eat in C-U.
On the rocks and only $4: Harvest Market’s margarita
Sometimes I just need a good, cheap drink. Harvest Market’s Mezzanine Bar offers daily drink specials in addition to $4 drinks. I tried their $4 margarita the other day, and it was fantastic. Served over …