Thrillist has named three local establishments on its list of 17 Best Burgers in Illinois: Ott’s Drive In, 400 North Century Blvd, Rantoul Farren’s Pub & Eatery, 308 North Randolph St, Champaign Black Dog Smoke …
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Big Grove Tavern’s new seasonal menu changes
Big Grove Tavern has updated its menu to reflect the changes in the season. Here are some new, fall/winter-themed items: Seared Scallops with butterball potatoes, Swiss chard, green olive tapenade and roasted shallot aioli. …
Jessica Hammie
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Your guide for a (mostly) locally sourced Thanksgiving
Looking for ways to support the local community this Thanksgiving and save some time on cooking and cleaning? Check out this guide for where to buy all your Thanksgiving fixings.
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Lord & Lacy BBQ serving food at Illini basketball games
Per Facebook, Lord & Lacy will be serving their Kansas City style BBQ at all Illini men’s basketball games in the State Farm Center this season. Find the BBQ food on the second floor. Photo …
Jessica Hammie
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Turkey Manhattans at Seven Saints
This festive dish is a November-only special at Seven Saints. Mashed potatoes, turkey, grilled onions, and gravy are piled on top of some white bread, and you attack that mound of brown food with a …
Jessica Hammie
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Radio Maria still brings it for brunch
Jess grabs Sunday brunch at Radio Maria, and gives us an update on SP's 2009 review.
Jessica Hammie
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Big Grove and Art Mart pair up for wine dinner
Big Grove Tavern and Art Mart have joined forces and will present a wine dinner on Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. with Chris Berg, winemaker and owner of Oregon-based Roots Wine Company. Dinner will …
Jessica Hammie
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bacaro hosting Halloween Chicken Shack
For one night only — this Friday, October 31st — bacaro will be turned into a fried chicken shack. This is a brilliant idea, and I encourage you to forgo passing out candy to childen so …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Pandamonium Doughnuts Food Truck launches November 4th
It’s finally ready to go! The Pandamonium Doughnuts Food Truck is ready to roll, and will hit the streets of Urbana starting Tuesday, November 4 from 7:30 a.m. until all doughntus are sold out. The …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Columbia Street Roastery gets boozy
Jess stops by Columbia Street Roastery to check out some experiments involving coffee and booze.
Jessica Hammie
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