Cheese & Crackers is now offering 17th Street BBQ sauces. What’s 17th Street BBQ? It’s a nationally acclaimed barbecue restaurant in Murphysboro, Illinois owned by champion pitmaster Mike Mills. In the world of barbecue, champion pitmaster …
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The Bread Company will reopen on July 9th for takeout
Set your calendars for Thursday, July 9th. The Bread Company in Urbana is reopening. You’ll be able to get your Bread Company fix as they plan to serve breakfast, lunch, and a reduced dinner menu with …
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Siam Terrace satisfies Thai cravings with delish takeout and abundant menu options
Alyssa reviews Siam Terrace takeout, and she finds lots of dishes that hit the spot.
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Get some cakes from Cake Artist’s Studio
Cake Artist’s Studio has reopened. Pick up your cakes this week and next Tuesday through Saturday. They offer sheet cakes, layered cakes, cookies, gourmet cupcakes, mini cupcakes, giant stuffed cupcakes, and party cupcakes. In July, they …
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Neil St. Blues is re-opening today, Wednesday, June 24th
Neil St. Blues is re-opening today, Wednesday, June 24th. Starting at 11 a.m., you can order this Black-owned restaurant’s opening day special: $5 pulled pork sandwich or $5 pulled chicken sandwich, both served with fries. …
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Black Dog is now serving adult slushies
Look at those slushie machines in action at Black Dog Smoke & Ale House. You can get your ribs and an icy cold adult beverage. Try their amaretto stone sour slushie or a vodka Zeppelin …
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Farren’s slushies are back
Farren’s announced the return of their slushies. You can choose from three options: very berry Margarita, coconut pineapple daiquiri, and rum twister. They all look delicious. Place your order by phone at 217-359-6977 for curbside pickup, …
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Nando Milano’s Chef shares about his Italian roots and what’s popular on the menu
Alyssa talks with Nando Milano's Chef Alessio Vullo about the current menu, how he started cooking, and what's new right now for Nando.
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This group is only 300 meals away from feeding 2,000 meals to C-U homeless shelters
The Three Hierarchs Church, Merry-Ann’s Diner and Sam’s Cafe are teaming up together to serve meals for C-U homeless shelters during the COVID-19 crisis. The three are working toward their goal to provide 2,000 meals. They …
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Rumbergers brings the wings
Alyssa reviews Champaign's new wings spot Rumbergers in The Crossing.
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