Thirsty Around Town

The town’s abuzz this week as the University of Illinois begins fall semester classes. All that learning makes me thirsty for a cup of brain booster tea at Walnut Street Tea Company. Champaign tea shop’s …

University students return for fall semester this week, and all the move-in traffic made me think about when I first moved to Champaign-Urbana more than a decade ago. When I was new to C-U, a …

This week, I’m thirsty for the Indian mule at The Himalayan Chimney. In Downtown Champaign, this Indian mule ($8) is totally refreshing with a zesty ginger flavor and delicious Indian spices. A hit of chaat …

I love whiskey. Certainly, I’m no whiskey connoisseur, but I am a whiskey enthusiast. Last weekend was the first ever Champaign Whiskey Fest hosted by the whiskey-loving trio of Downtown Champaign establishments Watson’s Shack & …

People say summer in Champaign-Urbana ends next week, but I’m covering my ears saying, “La-la-la, I can’t hear you.” Summer is not gone yet! This Thursday, I’m thirsty for a sweet summer sip: a lemon …

Champaign-Urbana’s weather has been wild this week. I didn’t know it was going to rain so much! It got me really thinking about the sky, and so, this Thursday, I’m thirsty for a strawberry cloud …

For the very first time, Punch! Bar and Lounge hosted a private four-course dinner complete with tequila drinks. I’ll drink anything Punch! pours because the bartenders make stunning and delicious drinks, but I don’t often …

Downtown Champaign bar Hound’s Court, formerly The Blind Pig’s Neil Street bar, now has The Blind Pig beer on tap. At this time, there’s two beers from The Blind Pig brewery on tap: U of …

I’m not ready for school to start nor am I ready for anything fall just yet. I’m still clinging to summer, and this Thursday, I’m thirsty for something fun: the Axe Rita at The Axe …