Save the date for downtown Champaign’s Oktoberfest. From 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, October 12, you can immerse yourself in all things German-ish. The festitval will take place in the Neil and Washington parking …
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Flying Machine Coffee to offer student discount in October
Flying Machine Coffee is set to open up in downtown Urbana next month. Per their Facebook page, they ask that all customers leave their clothes on, but promise a 20% discount on coffee for any student …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Sweet Sleepy Creek: A wine for every palette
In this follow-up to last week’s article about Sleepy Creek Vineyards, Jess and Ben provide their thoughts on their wine offerings.
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House to open additional location in Champaign
The rumors are true! You can read the details in the News-Gazette article, but the quick and dirty is that Black Dog will open another location in Downtown Champaign sometime in 2014 (we hope). They’re …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Land to hand to mouth: a tour of Sleepy Creek Vineyards
Jess takes a field trip to Sleepy Creek Vineyards for a tour and tasting.
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
New Indian restaurant in Urbana now open
Sitara Indian Restaurant & Lounge is now open at 114 S Race Street, Urbana. They serve North Indian cuisine and Indian beer. We haven’t been yet, but we will indeed pay a visit soon and let …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Crane Alley 10th Anniversary Menu
Earlier this week we told you about Crane Alley’s 10th anniversary birthday bash today at 3 p.m. Here’s the official menu, per their Facebook page: Sliders dirtbomb 2oz burger, triple s porkbelly, smoked gouda, hard boiled egg, …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Old favorites and original ideas: Crane Alley celebrates 10 years
Crane Alley celebrates 10 years in business with a birthday party this Saturday afternoon, and you're invited!
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Fork in the Road Trail tickets available
Prairie Fruits Farm, Sugar Shack Antiques, and Sleepy Creek Vineyard have teamed up for another Fork in the Road Trail tasting tour on Sunday, September 22. To purchase tickets go to Showclix, our ticket sales …
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief
Black Dog closed September 1-3
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House will be closed Sunday, September 1 through Tuesday, September 3. Get your BBQ fix before then!
Jessica Hammie
Editor-in-Chief