Only one more sleep until St. Patrick’s Day! If you need some last minute ideas for drinking and dining Irish Style, you have come to the right place. Here are my top suggestions for where to celebrate this special holiday right here in the Champaign-Urbana area: Desthil This local gastro pub has created something fantastic…
Tag: Food
Sweet Food Truck Rolls into Champaign
The food truck scene here in Champaign just got a whole lot sweeter! Leslie Till and Matt Doyle have teamed up to bring you the locally owned, Oh, Honey Pie food truck. On weekends they will be parked around Champaign and at local farmers markets serving up thier cute little mini pies for $6-$7 each,…
Caribbean Grill’s Soft Opening
Let me start by saying how thrilled I was to get an email invitation to the highly anticipated soft opening of local gem Caribbean Grill. They’ve been around Champaign-Urbana for 7 years. They started out at Taste of Champaign then began catering, lunch carry-out, and for the past two years they’ve run a popular food truck….
Dinner with Prairie Palate
A few weeks ago my husband and I headed over to Silvercreek Restaurant to check out thier much talked about Spring Bash (this post is long overdue). It was a celebration of the beginning of deck season and boasted live music, a special beer pairing menu and beer tasting. I invited my new friend, and…
Hamilton Walker’s: Sneak Peek Dinner
The night of the HW Sneak Peek dinner did not go as we had planned. Everything turned out wonderfully delicious in the end, but the journey to get there was a cold one. My husband Corey and I had picked out our 40’s style outfits and got in the car with plenty of time to spare….
Slim Chickens in Champaign
The other evening I took my family out to eat at the newest chain restaurant to hit the area. I admit this particular restaurant had peaked my interest. They not only boast fast food, but they also offer one of the best dishes ever created (in my opinion). My favorite sweet and savory combo of…
Hamilton Walker’s Opening Approaches
The much anticipated Hamilton Walker’s steakhouse, opening in Champaign Fall 2016, is well on its way to opening day! The restaurant will be a 40’s inspired steakhouse built in the heart of Downtown Champaign. The history behind Hamilton Walker’s is just as rich as the decadent food. It was once Walker’s Opera House and was…
Johnsonville Big Taste Tour
Do you love brats and all things grilled? Well you’re in luck! The world’s largest touring grill is headed into town. This 65′ long, 53,000 pound monster will be at County Market, 331 East Stoughton, in Champaign on Saturday from 11am-4pm. It can grill 750 brats at once. That is 2,500 brats per hour! I…
Bayern Stube
Back in 2006 I spent some time living with my brother in Düsseldorf, Germany. He let me crash in his small but efficient apartment in the lovely neighborhood of Oberkassel, located on the west side of the beautiful Rhine River. During my time there I worked, made friends for life, drank the best beer in the world…
Red Robin Set to Open at Marketplace Mall
Red Robin gourmet burger restaurant will soon be opening on Marketplace property outside the mall. The News-Gazette first reported they are aiming for an August opening date. I’m always seeing those commercials, Red Robin…Yummm! Now I can finally try one of the yummy burgers I’ve been teased with for so long! There is talk of…
EL Oasis
This past Father’s Day weekend was a scorcher! We headed to the park to get some early play time in for the boys. After an hour of enthusiastic play, my guys started to get really hungry. Despite a few tense moments of trying convince my oldest that it time to leave, we all excitedly hopped in…
Slim Chickens Coming to Champaign
Slim Chickens is a southern food restaurant specializing in…you guessed it, chicken. The first location was opened in Fayetteville, AR. by founders Greg and Tom. After opening their first place they had so much success, that they now have locations all over the nation. One of their newest places will be right here in Champaign. They’ll…
Prairie Palate 