Food & Drink

Tias shows you how to use the p-ebt card at the farmers' markets to buy fresh food and support Central Illinois artisans and farmers.

A pumpkin tart, a tequila coffee cocktail, and more, here are five things to eat this September.

Alyssa shares details about the farmers' markets this month including some spicy September finds.

Stephanie shares her experience coffee cupping at Brew Lab on campus.

Breakfast at Sammy's will be the only meal you will need that day.

Hungry for churros? Alyssa shares five spots to find the fried dessert.

Have a little more time with kids in school? Treat yourself to one of these bites before pick up.

Carl reviews some burgers, cake, and more from the vegan menu at Dancing Dog in Urbana.

Alyssa shares five spots to enjoy a weekend brunch.

The post-pandemic date night: a take-out dinner and a streaming movie in the comfort of your home. This week: In the Mood for Love and some exquisite dishes from Shanghai.

Rachael tried six dishes including poke and other Hawaiian-inspired dishes from Poke Shack.

Looking to spice up your kitchen? Check out these C-U items that will inspire the home chef.

For the hottest days of summer, Tias shares some booze-free beverages from around the world that you can find in C-U.

Alyssa shares five summery finds: two salads, a sundae, matcha soft serve, and peach cobbler.

Matt checks out Campustown's Paris Super Crȇpes and tries a savory chicken teriyaki crȇpe, a sweet crȇpe, and more. 

Peaches, sweet corn, berries, beef pies, maple bacon cronuts, and more can be found at the markets this month.

Carl tried Naf Naf's freshly made chicken shawarma, falafel, crispy chicken schnitzel, and house made chips.

The editors sampled each craft hot sauce by Weird Meat Boyz, and here's what they thought.

“I definitely didn’t know what I was getting into, and in some ways, I’m glad I just embraced the moment and chased after what felt right.” says Mikyung Eum, the farmer behind the woman-owned market farm in Champaign.

Megan lives her dream trying meaty pizza from five different spots in town. 

Where's the beef? Rafay shares five entrees you can find in Champaign-Urbana.

Elisabeth visited the new casual Vietnamese grill and sub shop in Urbana.

Alyssa shares five adult slushies perfect for hot summer days.

Alyssa rounds up five flautas from five different restaurants in town.

Jessica reviews Pandamonium Doughnuts and finds sweet and unique doughnuts. 

From a gooey butter cake to cold brew, Alyssa shares five things you should try this July.

Alyssa shares what you can find at the farmers' markets this month including kouign amann from Six Red Chairs Bakery.

Carl reviews Silvercreek's three-course prix fixe menu.

Perhaps you've heard of a little pizza joint called Papa Del's? Today, Rachael reviews their iconic pizza pie.

From barbecue to yaki udon, Alyssa shares five different foods that reheat well for leftovers.

Tias went for the fried chicken but stayed for the glass noodles at the Korean restaurant on Green Street in Campustown.

Da Yeon skips the cooking to enjoy poke bowls from Pokelab.

Carl reviews the Downtown Champaign restaurant.

Alyssa reviews Broadway Food Hall's La Royale.

Matt tried five different sweets from local shops around Champaign-Urbana.

Rithika talked with Ava Gomez, an employee at Cowboy Monkey, to learn about all the delicious menu items. 

“This [cannabis] is something that people want, and so it's great that we can provide that in a place that is easy and convenient,” says Jonah Rapino of NuEra.

This month, Alyssa wants you to eat a cake from Rick's Bakery, drink margaritas from Maize, and more. 

Lao Sze Chuan is an unexpected gem inside the Latitude apartment building. 

Stephanie tried out some of the menu items at Whisk Coffee and Wine Bar.

Alyssa shares about the farmers' markets this month and where you can find fresh produce, craft hot sauce, and cold brew. 

Remington reviews the pie shop in Mahomet.

Alyssa reviews the new Middle Eastern restaurant on Green Street in Campustown.

Alyssa rounds up five satisfying lunches that you can score for under $10.

Matt interviews Jennifer Gunji-Ballsrud, one of the owners of Suzu's Japanese Bakery, who said, “Opening during the pandemic, although it was a bit crazy, we did find it brought happiness to many people.”

Carl enjoyed excellent Mexican food at Tres Nopales in Downtown Urbana. 

Sunnyside's dispensary manager Nikki Haese shares about the Champaign cannabis retail shop and says, “Ask a million questions if you have them. Don't hesitate.”

Megan tried five dishes from Green Jade.