D.P. Dough is always clutch for calzones in C-U. They offer the usual calzones like Cheese and Italian, but they serve up some unique calzones. The Awaken Bacon calzone (bacon, eggs, marinara, and mozzarella) is …
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Five things to eat or drink in C-U: April 2020
Alyssa recommends five local producers that make eating local a deliciously easy decision.
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Cafe Kopi is back open, serving up coffees, paninis, and box lunches
Cafe Kopi is back open, serving drinks and food Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. They’re serving up coffee drinks, hot tea, and blended frozen drinks in addition to their paninis (the …
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Don’t want to cook on Easter? Baldarotta’s has you covered
This Sunday, Baldarotta’s is offering a made-from-scratch Easter dinner. The menu looks delicious: garlic rosemary brisket, lemon fennel roasted chicken, cannellini beans and spinach, proscuitto and snap peas salad, olive oil and sea salt focaccia, …
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This Friday, get a sandwich and fries from Esquire Lounge
Good news for Good Friday! Esquire Lounge will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday, April 10. They are offering a limited menu which includes fish sandwiches, burgers, beer-battered cod, clam chowder, …
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Interview with NAYA’s chef Thad Morrow
Alyssa talks with NAYA's chef Thad Morrow about what he likes to cook, what makes NAYA's pasta special, and some tips for carryout.
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Cheese survival kits and goat aprons: Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery’s online store is open
Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery has an online store now. You can order your favorite cheeses and support a local farm and creamery. I am eyeing their Stay-At-Home Gourmet Survival Kit ($38.50) which includes two kinds of cheese, …
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Interview with Todd Fusco, Art Mart’s wine buyer
Alyssa sits down with Art Mart's Fusco to learn how to find a good wine, what's trending in Champaign-Urbana, and what Todd likes best in his wine.
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You need some carryout from Farren’s this week
Farren’s has been serving up delicious food for C-U for 20 years. When I order Farren’s, I always get one of their burgers and their fresh fried potato chips. If you want to try something besides a burger, …
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You should think about signing up for Red Herring’s Meal Club
Red Herring is offering ready-to-eat meals in addition to bulk food staples for C-U customers to order online and have delivered to right to their door. You’ll receive made-from-scratch, entirely plant-based cuisine. There are options …
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