From 21-year-olds celebrating their birthday to old men holding up bar stools, there’s every type of person patronizing Esquire Lounge. Located on the northeast corner of Chester and Walnut, the entrance to Esquire is on …
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The Brown Bag: The not-so-hidden gem of Monticello
Operating since the 1970s and a favorite of mine since about 1998, the Brown Bag is a hole-in-the-wall deli one wouldn’t expect to find in Piatt County, Illinois. As a product of Piatt County, I was …
Dave’s Hot Chicken is Nashville-style hot chicken all the way from California
Dave’s Hot Chicken opened last week on Neil Street in front of Harvest Market. I live in the neighborhood and was excited yet nervous to try it. There is no drive-through, but the staff were …
Five Chicago dogs in Champaign-Urbana
We all know of the famous Chicago dog. Chicago is loaded with hot dog carts, stands, trucks, and restaurants ready to serve an all-beef frank with yellow mustard, diced onion, neon green sweet pickle relish, …
Casa del Mar, a seafood escape in Southeast Urbana
I’ve been to Casa del Mar just once before to meet a friend for lunch. This time my partner and I went for an early dinner during the week. Located at the Pines in Southeast …
Martinelli’s Market, the downtown deli Champaign deserves
After attempting to visit on a Monday (is it my first day in Champaign?) with a group of friends, my partner and I finally visited Martinelli’s Market on a Tuesday evening. Located at the north …
Harvest Market’s Farmhouse Restaurant is a convenient spot for lunch
My friend Libby and I met for lunch at Harvest Market’s Farmhouse Restaurant during our lunch break a few weeks ago. It was my first time dining there, despite visiting Harvest Market at least once …
La Bahía Grill brings coastal Mexican food to C-U
Located on Church Street between the Himalayan Chimney and the old Art Theater, La Bahía Grill is a welcomed additon to Downtown Champaign.
Bunny’s Tavern is a C-U classic for a reason
Since its opening in 1936, Bunny’s Tavern in Downtown Urbana has provided great drinks and food for the C-U community.
Evo Cafe is a casual spot for great Chinese food
Tucked in on the west side of 6th Street in the heart of Campustown, Evo Cafe is an unassuming Chinese restaurant that has something for everyone.