The Courier Cafe in Downtown Urbana is nothing short of legendary in our culinary scene. We interview proprietor Allen Strong to find out how it came to pass.
Posts by Kim Nguyen:
Just a taste, promise…

Despite the decent vendors, and a fair amount of things to do, the Taste of Champaign-Urbana once again fell short in being able to live up to its namesake.
Sairam Om worth a second try

Open for a few months now, Sairam Om in SW Champaign is offering locals a taste of southern Indian foods, and it’s worth more than one taste.
Tasting Culture

There’s a surprising mix of good food and culture to be found amongst the Illinois cornfields.
Me and Ba Shop

After having lived through a year of helping out with a family-run restaurant, Kim ponders the possibility of it ever being a reality again.
Breakfast and more… in downtown Urbana

If there is one thing worth noting about C-U right now, it’s the resurgence of business in downtown Urbana. Need proof? Walk with Kim to find out.
Like an onion

A recent discovery — garlic scapes — have Kim teetering on the edge of eating healthy and slowly killing herself. What’s a young person to do?
Putting the cheese in the local food

Growing up in a Vietnamese home with a chef for a mom, The Farmer’s Table dinners appeal to her in more ways than one.