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Stango Cuisine will reopen on August 27th

August 21, 2019 / 8:01am / Jessica Hammie

A few months ago, Stango Cuisine closed its location in the food court of Lincoln Square Mall to move into the restaurant space just down… More »

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Here are the chefs participating in the 2019 Artisan Cup

August 20, 2019 / 10:01am / Jessica Hammie

In just a short amount of time, The Land Connection's Artisan Cup & Fork has become one of the most anticipated food events in C-U.… More »

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Here’s The Red Herring’s fall fusion dinner schedule

August 20, 2019 / 9:05am / Jessica Hammie

The Red Herring's Wednesday night vegan fusion dinner is popular, and for good reason. It's a fantastic way to support the restaurant, feed yourself, and… More »

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Rid yourself of the Mondays with cake

August 19, 2019 / 1:10pm / Jessica Hammie

Mondays, am I right? This Monday, today, is particularly difficult, as I'm coming back from a few days away. Nothing cures the Mondays quite like… More »

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You probably need a milkshake from Courier Cafe

August 13, 2019 / 1:43pm / Jessica Hammie

This is milkshake weather. It's hot and humid, but not so oppressive that the idea of putting milk into your body makes your stomach curdle.… More »

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Where in C-U do you get your favorite cup of coffee?

August 12, 2019 / 4:38pm / Jessica Hammie

To many, caffeine is just as necessary as air. There's nothing quite as comforting as a hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning.… More »

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My Thai has permanently closed

August 11, 2019 / 1:06pm / Jessica Hammie

My Thai in Champaign officially closed at the end of July. The Thai restaurant (on Springfield Avenue) was a solid restaurant option in that part… More »

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This is my favorite pizza at Pizzeria Antica

August 9, 2019 / 1:25pm / Jessica Hammie

The diavola ($16) is topped with fresh mozzarella, Calabrese salami, Calabrese peppers, fresh arugula, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It's a little spicy and has an excellent… More »

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Look at this cotton candy doughnut

August 8, 2019 / 12:00pm / Jessica Hammie

Sometimes, you just need to eat an absurdly colorful and sugar-soaked treat. Pandamonium Doughnuts has delivered with a new flavor, cotton candy ($3). It's only… More »

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Niro’s Gyros is moving into the former Krekel’s

August 6, 2019 / 3:53pm / Jessica Hammie

Niro's Gyros will move into the former Krekel's (and former Vinny's) restaurant space on Kirby just west of Neil Street. It's nice to see that… More »

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