In celebration of Black History Month (that’s February, the shortest month of the year), Caribbean Grill will present Soul Food Sundays. From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on each Sunday in the month of February, …
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New Jet’s Pizza location taking shape
Jet’s Pizza fans, rejoice. The newest location at Springfield and Mattis in Champaign (formerly occupied by Blockbuster) is coming together. Soon you’ll have your pizza, West Champaign.
Jessica Hammie
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Red Herring reopens for semester
The Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant has reopened for the semester. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Wednesday night Vegan Fusion Dinners return this week, too ($8; served from 5 …
Jessica Hammie
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Ott’s Drive-In delivers on burgers
Just a short distance north of C-U, you'll find a Rantoul institution serving up some great burgers and milkshakes.
Jessica Hammie
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bacaro hosting Poggerino wine dinner
The owner of Poggerino Winery in Tucany, Italy will be visiting bacaro to help host a wine dinner with his wines this Friday, January 16. Piero Lanza will team up with Paolo Cerruti, distributor of Valgiano …
Jessica Hammie
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Visit Champaign County launches Eat Your Way Through January campaign
The folks at Visit Champaign County have tasked themselves with eating at 30 local restuarants in 30 days, and will be sharing photos on Instagram (@visitchampaign). They have also asked the community to join them: …
Jessica Hammie
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The art of cake
The Cake Artist's Studio's carefully crafted cupcakes have Jess hooked.
Jessica Hammie
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Warm up today with lunch at Cafeteria & Company
I had lunch at Cafeteria & Company today. It was delicious. Here are some photos of Pizza M‘s macaroni and cheese special ($5.50), and Flying Machine Coffee‘s rosemary mocha ($5). Enjoy! Photos by Jessica …
Jessica Hammie
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Bunny’s Tavern hosting Italian pop-up dinner tonight
According to the Bunny’s Tavern Facebook page, there will be an Italian pop up dinner tonight (starting at 5:30 p.m.). Thursday night starting at 5:30 Bunnys is hosting a pop up Italian dinner featuring Frank …
Jessica Hammie
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Dragon Fire heats up C-U food truck scene
Jess checks out the latest food truck to hit the road, Dragon Fire Pizza, which serves up individual wood-fired pizzas.
Jessica Hammie
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