Lucky Moon Pies has delicious treats and small town charm
I don’t venture to Mahomet very often, so I couldn’t believe that the absolute gem that is Lucky Moon Pies and More existed only ten minutes from my house and I had never been before. …
I don’t venture to Mahomet very often, so I couldn’t believe that the absolute gem that is Lucky Moon Pies and More existed only ten minutes from my house and I had never been before. …
Cravings, at 603 South Wright Street, Champaign, is clearly a favorite for U of I students, and it quickly became a favorite of ours, too, after our delicious dinner at the restaurant. We don’t venture …
Beyond a secret entrance that also requires a secret password, Bakery & Pickle serves modern farm-to-table cuisine in Downtown Bloomington. Over the weekend, I went for the first time with my family, and it was …
The play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, written by Tom Stoppard, takes the key moments of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and tells it from a different perspective, of the smaller characters Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Though perhaps it’s …
As a new correspondent for Smile Politely, I would like to (re)acquaint you with one of my local favorites, Spoon House Korean Kitchen. Opened in 2010, Spoon House is one of the mainstays on Green …
When Alexander’s Steakhouse closed in Champaign, many people including myself were extremely disappointed. It was a wonderful long-time staple of a restaurant. When news broke that a new Mexican restaurant was taking Alexander’s spot at …
Love was in the air at The Canopy Club last Wednesday, as a special Valentine’s Day edition of The Canopy Club Discover Series brought out lovebirds from across the state. Five artists who often sing …
When it comes to stories, it’s been said that there are ultimately two kinds of stories to tell: a.) someone sets off on a journey, and b.) a stranger comes to town. This past weekend, …
I have to start this off with a disclaimer: I am a hot pot newbie. In fact, being a non-expert, I was worried about my review, but I figured if I was nervous about trying …
Chinese takeout restaurants are one of America’s favorite ways to dine out. Often found as a small storefront tucked into a strip mall, they serve up a kind of Asian-style comfort food great when no one …