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Delivery options provide dinner when leaving the house is too much work

September 29, 2016

My favorite social interactions are those in which a delivery man knocks on my door and says, “Here’s your food!” And I say, “Thank you, kind sir. Many blessings upon you and your first born child.” So yes, I do like food of many flavors, colors and varieties — but I especially like i...

Hidden gems of C-U dining

By Sam Smithson, Buzz food and drink editor

September 29, 2016

Filed under Dining Guide, Special Sections

While students and locals alike may flock to popular restaurants like Black Dog and Papa Del’s, Champaign-Urbana offers many wonderful dining options off the beaten path for the adventurous eater. Huaraches Moroleon Tucked away deep in residential Urbana, far from the eyes of casual campus eaters, Huarac...

The Hub provides new spot for dining, nightlife

By Isabella Jackson, Supplements editor

September 29, 2016

Filed under Dining Guide, Special Sections

The Hub, a new restaurant and bar, opened on the corner of First and Healey streets in September. Located on the first floor of Healey Place, a new apartment building that started leasing in fall 2016, The Hub successfully combines a fun atmosphere, great food and an extensive list of beers and coc...

Campus coffee shops are both convenient and cozy

By Harrison Lindholm, Staff writer

September 29, 2016

Filed under Dining Guide, Special Sections

People often speak of soulmates. I always thought this was a falsehood. There was no way that someone out there was specially made for me! This is how I went through life this way until one fateful day. Destiny found me, and I have been in love, deeply in love ever since. The day I drank coffee for the first time wa...

Hammerhead Coffee opens in Champaign

By Cara Feng, Staff writer

September 29, 2016

Filed under Dining Guide, Special Sections

A new coffee spot has come to Champaign: Hammerhead Coffee opened Saturday, Sept. 17 on the first floor of the new Latitude apartments at 608 E University Ave. Hammerhead Coffee is named after Hammerhead Records, a local record company that signed artists in the Champaign-Urbana area from 1993-2000....

It’s a date: dining locations to take your significant other

By Holiday Tang, Staff Writer

September 29, 2016

Filed under Dining Guide, Special Sections

College is a place where romantic encounters happen. If you think you may have already met the love of your life or you are holding out hope that you’ll meet them soon, these restaurants will help you have the perfect date. Choosing the restaurant can set the entire tone of your date. Do you want a fun a...