Stango Bites is tasty Zambian cuisine on wheels
May through October, I have Stango Cuisine almost every Saturday. Mainly that’s because I work at the Urbana Market at the Square as part of my day job, but on the other hand, it’s because …
May through October, I have Stango Cuisine almost every Saturday. Mainly that’s because I work at the Urbana Market at the Square as part of my day job, but on the other hand, it’s because …
The United States Postal Service processing and distribution center on Mattis Ave is going to be modernized into a local processing center and people are not happy. Earlier this year, we wrote an editorial about …
I’m back again with a recommendation for a sweets fix cure: Suzu’s Japanese Bakery. Located in Downtown Champaign, the bakery opened in November 2020. I recently visited with a group and ordered a plethora of …
The 25th Ebertfest was, as it is every year, a spectacular celebration of film, filmmakers, and fans. Several Smile Politely editors and writers attended the festival and offer some reflections. If you missed the festival, …
This Thursday, I’m thirsty for the masala tea at Kohinoor Indian Restaurant. The extremely rude cold weather we’re having this close to May is making me crave something warm and cosy. Paired with the restaurant’s …
The annual stroll around Downtown Champaign returns on Saturday, May 4th, as Royse & Brinkmeyer and Champaign Center Partnership are once again teaming up to present it. From 2 to 6 p.m., you can make …
A member of Champaign-Urbana’s Glass Room Poets, Emily F. Kerlin won Minerva Rising Press’s 2023 “Dare to Be” chapbook contest with her collection of poems, Twenty-One Farewells. The twenty-one poems in this new collection were …
I was reading Alyssa’s recent review of Columbia Street Roastery’s offerings and couldn’t help but highlight their collaboration with Fiala Brothers Brewing in Normal (who has great grilled cheese, by the way). Their brewery opened …
There are few things that trigger nostalgia more than food. Whether it’s a spot you grew up going to on Saturday mornings, or a favorite late night hangout, a place that has good memories is …
We see you sharing your opinions on Champaign-Urbana’s food and drink scene on our social media pages. Why not formalize them a little and contribute to our Food & Drink section? What’s required? It’s helpful …