Curious about the buzz surrounding the new restaurant Sumo Kitchen, I did what anybody would do and looked up what they had on their website. With a sumo wrestler as mascot, I read that the guiding ...

Where’s a good burger in Downtown Champaign? Lots of places — too many for our usual Smile Politely Food + Drink list of five. There are 14 establishments in Downtown Champaign that serve a burger, ...

Boba cafes abound in Champaign-Urbana because boba be delicious. People in this town love bubble tea, and in 2022, there was actually a festival in Urbana to celebrate the shared appreciation of boba.

Doesn’t everyone love a good bang for the buck? Especially during December. This notoriously spendy time of year makes treating oneself tricky with the holidays and people to present with presents.

With a reputation for producing some of Central Illinois’ most popular beers, Riggs Beer Company is a beacon whose sustainable, innovative brewing practices has cultivated a local following. Over the ...