After years as a wine shop, Corkscrew in Urbana opened Buvons as a wine bar to broaden its approach to service. In 2012, they've taken it one step further.
Triptych Brewing: A three-part work of art
Triptych Brewing is in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign to bring local beer to the people of Champaign, Urbana and Savoy.
Columbia Street Roastery blends with the best
A new transplant learns that Champaign’s coffee is as delicious as that in Seattle. And some of our editors weigh in as well.
Wine Bar Wars: part trois
Susanna finishes her Wine Bar Wars at The Pines in Urbana, with satisfying results.
Wine Bar Wars: part two
Susanna continues exploring C-U’s wine bars with Urbana’s Buvons.
Wine Bar Wars: part one
In the first of a series, Susanna examines Sun Singer Wine & Spirits, one of three wine store/bar combos in C-U.
Get mixed up, with help from The Esquire’s Contusion
Susanna discovers the mysterious ways of The Esquire's Contusion shot.
From the Brass Rail to the upscale: Manhattans five ways
Susanna drinks and reflects upon five different Manhattans mixed at five different bars. We hope she called a cab at the end of the night.
Go ahead, make your day with a dirty chai latte
What would Harry drink? Susanna lets you in on a dirty little secret.
Meet the best drink you think you’ll hate
Go off-menu at Black Dog and order a Pickleback.
Reviving a Corpse at Seven Saints
Susanna begins her new column with something of a blast.
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