Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 21. What food and drink are you planning to get Dad this year? Share in the comments on our social media channels. Top image by Jessica Hammie.
Posts by Alyssa Buckley:
Check out Just BEE Acai’s schedule for their shasta re-opening
Just BEE Açai is heading back out with their bright yellow shasta to serve up açai for C-U. After many weeks of home delivery (which will still be possible), Just BEE Açai will be open …
Have you tried one of C&C Kitchen’s $10 meals yet?
C&C Kitchen is local food truck specializing in Southern inspired American cuisine. If you haven’t tried C&C Kitchen’s food, you should check out their $10 meals. You can have your choice of catfish fillet, wings, smoked …
Market Watch: June 2020
Alyssa gives an update on the local farmers' markets for the month of June.
217 Black Restaurant Weekend kicks off this Friday
Hosted by Buy Black Chambana, the 217 Black Restaurant Weekend is this Friday, June 19th to Sunday, June 21st. From the Facebook event page: Whether a local business supporter, black business supporter, or just plain foodie, …
Don’t miss the daily specials at Wood N’ Hog BBQ
Black-owned, delicious Wood N’ Hog BBQ has daily specials in addition to their full menu. On Monday, the special is small jerk tip, and on Tuesday, small turkey tip. Wednesday is pulled chicken. Thursday is small hotlinks. Friday …
Check out NAYA’s squid ink pasta with mussels
NAYA is offering this special squid ink pasta with mussels, Calabrian chilies, cherry tomatoes, lobster oil, and a hint of mint. I tried it, and it was a wild tasting experience. The pasta was tossed …
Five things to eat or drink in C-U: June 2020
Alyssa shares five things to eat or drink in C-U this month: a beer, a breakfast, wings, and two sandwich ingredients.
Champaign Farmers’ Market is moving back to Neil & Washington location today
The Land Connection’s Champaign Farmers’ Market is moving back to its old market site starting today, Tuesday, June 9th at Neil and Washington. Go shop local farm goods from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown …
You can now buy cocktails to go
On Thursday of last week, Mayor Deb Feinen announced an executive order allowing carryout and delivery of cocktails in Champaign. Effective Friday, June 5, the Emergency Order 20-05 allows for alcoholic liquor-cocktails to go. All cocktails …