The Land Connection’s Farmers Market opens this Tuesday, May 19th. It will run every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at University in the parking lot outside of Busey Bank at the intersection of Neil …
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Five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: May 2020
Alyssa recommends five things you should eat or drink this month.
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CMT Ventures’ Tifani Moot talks about restaurants and her 52 week cookie challenge
Alyssa talks with CMT Ventures' Tifani Moot about her many restaurants, where she likes to dine in town, and how things are right now under the Governor's stay at home and social distancing orders.
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Wood N’ Hog is open for barbecue curbside and delivery
From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, you can get barbecue carryout or delivery from Wood N’ Hog Barbecue. If you haven’t tried it, check out these photos and see if you aren’t …
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Timpone’s is now offering carryout which is great news
Timpone’s is open with new hours and a new menu for carryout. There’s a special that includes free salad with any pizza or pasta purchase. I’m looking at the appetizer meatballs ($8) which is beef …
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I had a date night in with Kofusion’s curbside offerings
My husband and I celebrated 14 years together with a date night in. We ordered Kofusion on campus for dinner, and it was awesome. We ordered two orders of the spicy Korean chicken ($10) and an …
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Watson’s has to-go adult slushies starting tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, you can get Watson’s Shack and Rail’s famous adult slushies to-go. You can order the Protect Ya Nectar (my favorite) and Gorky Park Mule, each available for $7. I’ve been waiting for this …
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What’s in a Fruit Box from Central Illinois Produce?
I picked up a fruit box from Central Illinois Produce at their latest curbside pickup. Photo by Alyssa Buckley. What’s included? Six red apples, six gold apples, one pound of strawberries, a pint of raspberries, …
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Spoil Mom this Mother’s Day with Baxter’s American Grille
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10th. If you haven’t made plans to cook Mom a gourmet dinner — or you can’t cook a gourmet meal, Baxter’s American Grill has you covered. This Mother’s Day, they’re …
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Maize’s Adam Lopez shares about the taco status quo
Alyssa spoke with Adam Lopez from Maize Mexican Grill to learn about how the Governor's order has affected them and what is the best thing to order for carryout.
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