For a fancy night out in Champaign-Urbana, Hamilton Walker’s is where I want to be. It’s the sort of restaurant where it’s appropriate to dress up a little. It’s elegant inside, and the service is …
Little else is more important (to me) than finding — and devouring — all the delicious chicken wings in Champaign-Urbana. Ever since the pandemic took Sakanaya’s and Crane Alley’s wings away, I have been continually …
Our family has been I-Wok fans since their opening. When I-Wok opened many years ago, we received a direct mail ad with some very generous coupons. Being a charter member of Central Illinois Cheapskates, I’m …
Chinese New Year (CNY) is approaching on January 22nd , and it’s a tradition for people start thecelebration as early as on CNY’s eve. Even though most people who enjoy celebrating the festival often prefer …
Just steps from the U of I campus on Wright Street, Kimchi Factory serves Korean food beside Ambar India Restaurant. Kimchi Factory opened last summer when the owners of A-Ri-Rang retired after 23 years. On …
Being so close to Chicago, usually all the rage is about thick crust Chicago-style pizza, but let’s not sleep on the cracker-thin crust loaded with toppings that Old Orchard provides. Positioned off Neil Street in …
Happy New Year! Lots of people make new year’s resolutions around this time, but I’m not making any resolutions: new year, same me. Very hungry and quite thirsty, I am still on the ever-felicitous quest …
Michael tried a few of the many different beers at Pour Bros. Taproom in Champaign.
Going to a holiday party? Alyssa has some delicious gift ideas to bring a party host.
Best cocktail, best buffet, best new food truck, and more: Cheers to Champaign-Urbana's BEST Food + Drink of 2022.
Stephanie visits Filippo's of Mahomet for a great dine-in experience
'Tis the season to deck the balls. From arancini to hushpuppies, here are six spherical foods to eat in Champaign-Urbana.
Shrivatsa found a new favorite at Fernando's food truck.
This December, Alyssa wants you to warm up with La Mixteca's birrikeka, pho from Xinh Xinh Cafe, and more.
Alyssa reviews Midwest gyro fries, chicken wings, and more from Garro's Taste of the City, a food truck that opened in Urbana this summer.
Chef Ken Ishibashi offers an intimate alternative for sushi lovers at ISHI in Champaign.
Take the high road this holiday season.
Alyssa reviews tea from Walnut Street Tea Company's Village Green location.
Carl enjoyed great food at one of the best kept secrets in Urbana.
Alyssa tried vegetable pakora, lamb curry, and more at Ambar India Restaurant in Campustown.
Xiaohui reviews dinner at Chophouse on Main in Mahomet.
Alyssa reviews the 88-ounce margarita tower, tacos, and more at Las Palmas Mexican Grill in North Champaign.
The International Cooking Show is hosted on Zoom by the U of I's International and Area Studies Library.
Meaning ‘wine shop thief’ in Italian, Ladro Enoteca is the perfect place to steal away to this fall. Get cozy with incredible wines, drinks, and seasonal snacks from local farms at this Downtown Champaign wine bar and bottle shop.
A rom-com-foodie genre mashup sends Paul to Masijta Grill for an all-you-can-eat feast.
This November, Alyssa shares a harvest cocktail and four foods that taste like Thanksgiving.
“I find a lot of joy in connecting with customers at the market. Just…seeing families connect to where their food comes from. Having a relationship with someone that feeds you, it’s a really cool thing. I love that,” says Molly Oberg, farmer and co-owner of Meyer Produce.
Melkior reviews the spicy rice bowl with falafel, steak pita, lentil soup, and stuffed grape leaves from Shawarma Joint's new location in Urbana.
Hand-crafted cocktails are deliciously strong at Bentley's Pub in Downtown Champaign.
Urbana is the perfect host for a chill weekend hangout with friends. Rashmi and her friends enjoyed music, fun food options, and a chill wine bar.
Alyssa reviews dinner and drinks from the new fall menu at Lodgic's Everyday Kitchen in Champaign.
Jess has tried a bunch of items at the new Thai-Lao restaurant in Champaign, and is very happy with the results.
Matt goes through and tries all sorts of food from Art Mart from banana cream tart to a magic bar to sweet potato lentil salad.
This October, Alyssa recommends pumpkin kombucha, rainbow sushi, and more.
Alyssa shares where to find pumpkins, apples, and more in the last month of C-U's outdoor farmers' markets.
Julia tried eight mocktails at Punch! Bar & Lounge and was blown away by the variety and flavors.
Alyssa reviews the 2022 Artisan Cup & Fork at the Orpheum, a culinary competition featuring chefs from the kitchens of Homegrown, Baldarotta's, Weird Meat Boyz, and more.
Paul cooks up an Indian feast to go with a screening of Netflix’s new international Tollywood hit.
From Blind Pig's coffee stout to tiramisu from Rick's Bakery, here are five coffee sips and sweets to enjoy as we celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29th.
Soup season is coming. How does Oozu Ramen in Campustown stack up?
As you make plans for this weekend's PYGMALION, check out these recommendations for where to eat.
Get your pumpkin spice fix and more with this list of five C-U fall foods and drinks.
Transport yourself to Germany and enjoy wonderful food and service at the new restaurant Horsch Radish.
Matt enjoyed twenty-four different items as part of a celebration of Asian rice culture at Japan House.
Steph visited a campus institution to see what all the hype was about.
Located on Church Street between the Himalayan Chimney and the old Art Theater, La Bahía Grill is a welcomed additon to Downtown Champaign.
Alyssa dines in for General Tso's chicken, duck fried rice, pad kee mao, and more at Sticky Rice in Downtown Champaign.
Xiaohui shares mochi doughnuts, hojicha soft serve, mooncakes, and more.
This September, try spicy curry, a big plate of nachos from Farren's, a latte, dipped Italian beef, and diner French toast.
