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Best of C-U

Some of lbotp’s favorite people, places and things in Champaign-Urbana. In the future I’ll add more detail to this list. (NOTE: This list is far from complete; only places with Web sites were included.)

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  • Kelly // September 28, 2006 at 2:17 pm | Reply

    Just FYI: A new coffee shop and bakery is set to open soon in Mahomet on Rt. 150, not far from the Carle branch location. Here’s a weblink:

    http://www.villa-caffe.com/

  • ben // July 10, 2007 at 2:20 am | Reply

    I used to *love* Mirabelle, and would buy bread their weekly. But the last four or five loaves of bread I’ve bought have all had problems–they’re either over- or under-cooked. Overcooked = hard as a rock outside with a dried out inside, while undercooked = gooey insides and a not very crusty outside.

    At first I figured I just got a bumb loaf and chalked it up to bad luck. So I went back another week and got the same thing. So I waited a while and returned a month later or so. Same thing. I waited longer. Same thing. etc…

    I only have to throw my money away so many times before I give up. It’s a shame, but I don’t see the point in buying their bread anymore.

  • David // September 5, 2007 at 6:27 pm | Reply

    I have an event at Univ of Illinois (Law School Fair) and want to spend a little time enjoying the area. I love walking around interesting “downtown” areas — shops, restaurants, etc. Ideally, I could stay nearby, as well. Any suggestions?

  • Giles Austin // November 25, 2007 at 12:18 pm | Reply

    Thank you so much for your interest in my new business, The Little Gym of Champaign.

    In our first semester we’ll offer developmental gymnastics for children 10 months to 12 years old. In our second semester we’ll offer developmental gymnastics from 4 months to 12 years old adding sports skills, cheerleading and dance programs. I would like to offer you and your readers a free trial class to experience our wonderful program.

    Regards
    Giles Austin, The Little Gym of Champaign

  • Ragib // June 26, 2008 at 5:23 pm | Reply

    I think you might also add UIUC Arboretum here:

    http://www.arboretum.uiuc.edu/

  • girlreading // September 26, 2008 at 10:58 am | Reply

    How about listing the new Common Ground Food Coop?

  • Stacey Rainer // December 14, 2008 at 1:10 pm | Reply

    I love your blog! I can’t believe I’ve not come across it before now! I’m eager to go through your archives, but for how, I have hungry children to go feed.

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