Ancona
Ancona, IL · Food & Drink
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Inspiration for Chinese takeout orders
Tomorrow, November 5 is National Chinese Takeout Day. In honor of the holiday and because Champaign-Urbana is home to the BEST Chinese food in the nation, here’s an alphabetical round up of our Chinese restaurant reviews in one handy dandy list. Click the links to read our most recently...
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An interview with Everyday Feast Bakery
As Smile Politely readers know from my review of Everyday Feast, this small business has been making fresh salads and dangerously delicious cookies at Urbana’s Market at The Square since 2024. The rye brown butter blondie with chocolate chips and any cookie with fruit are favorites in our house.
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Five things to eat or drink: November 2026
With a warm latte in hand and tasty plans on the horizon, let’s welcome November. My five things list this month showcases the gamut of food and drink: something from a bar, a cafe, a food truck, a brand-new restaurant, and an old restaurant’s second location. Before we get to the list—in the spirit of November, I want to express gratitude to all the local restauranteurs, chefs, servers, bakers, bartenders, baristas, runners, bussers, dishwashers, and hungry readers like you. Thank you.
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'Defined area' for alcohol outlined for Downtown Peoria mall space
Cultured Grounds was once again the subject of debate and discussion during a Peoria Liquor Commission meeting held on Monday, Nov. 2. The latest request comes shortly after the site’s initial application – considered in September – was recommended for denial 3-1 . This go-around, attorney Sam Zabek appeared before commissioners to represent building owner Make Solutions LLC. He described the previous conversation as “a little convoluted” and said the new application provides “a defined area” for where alcohol will be allowed inside Twin Towers Mall. While questions and concerns remained, commissioners ultimately voted 3-1 to recommend approval for the updated application. The matter is slated to go before the Peoria City Council on Dec. 8. Previously: Downtown Peoria mall ownership change leads to threats, raised rents ‘Make sure there's controlled access’ Previous concerns centered primarily on where alcohol would be allowed within Twin Towers Mall. Site plan drawings for the space now include a “controlled access seating area” connected to the Cultured Grounds unit, with the application updated to add a beer garden subclass. “When they do the beer garden, they'll have to go through the permitting process as identified in the packet - with building inspection and comply
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These 6 Illinois Diners Still Serve Liver And Onions Like Grandma Made On Sundays
Some of the best meals in Illinois hide behind plain signs, worn booths, and a coffee pot that never seems to run dry. You walk in expecting a quick bite, then a plate of tender liver smothered in sweet, golden onions lands in front of you and suddenly you are a kid again at Grandma’s table.
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The Sunday Steering Wheel Meal - This Week: McAlister’s Deli
—— The Sunday Steering Wheel Meal - This Week: Mcalister’s deli. The radio is tuned to 102.7 Super Hits and it’s currently playing “Life In The Fast Lane,” which is kind of ironic considering we’re sitting here in a parking lot. We have no...