I’m back again with a recommendation for a sweets fix cure: Suzu’s Japanese Bakery. Located in Downtown Champaign, the bakery opened in November 2020. I recently visited with a group and ordered a plethora of …
Posts by Carolyn Thomas:
Horsch Radish is a taste of Germany in Central Illinois
Recently, some friends and I had the opportunity to try Horsch Radish, the farm-to-table, German-type restaurant in Gibson City. German-type because the restaurant won’t actually transport you to Germany; there was no wormhole or portal …
Lunch from three spots at the Illini Union food court
The Illini Union food and drink scene has seen some changes in recent years. I used to eat at the Union about once a week, and believe me, it was hopping with Wendy’s, Blaze, Qdoba, Chick-Fil-A, …
Get reacquainted with Spoon House Korean Kitchen
As a new correspondent for Smile Politely, I would like to (re)acquaint you with one of my local favorites, Spoon House Korean Kitchen. Opened in 2010, Spoon House is one of the mainstays on Green …