Champaign-urbana餐厅现场：开放和关闭的东西
The carousel ride that is the restaurant scene in Champaign-Urbana shows no signs of slowing down. But it seems as if new eateries are opening with regularity in C-U. So here’s our latest update on the comings and goings, minus Campustown (with one exception, as you’ll see below).
Thanks to our friends at Lodgic Everyday Community for presenting our compilation of restaurants that have opened or closed. One thing’s for sure, Lodgic Everyday Community opened with two new restaurants under one roof back in 2018 and they are here to stay! This truly unique non-profit means you can enjoy craft food and drink from either Clever Moose Market Cafe or Everyday Kitchen Restaurant & Bar, and 100% of profits are reinvested locally, and nationally at Mooseheart Child City & School. Food that fills your belly and your soul? Yes, please!
Local closings:
Who:沙拉迈斯特
什么时候：December 2019
发生了什么：业主说，简直没有足够的业务。它的业务已有两年多，但所有权在扩展计划上有所分歧。
Who will miss it:A small but dedicated group of patrons who enjoyed salads and other healthy offerings.
Any hope for future:The owners did not close the door on the possibility of re-opening under different owners but nothing has been announced.
Who:Pizza Hut
什么时候：将于2020年3月31日关闭
发生了什么：Located at 411 E. Green St. in Campustown, the pizza place was a University of Illinois staple for decades but its franchisee apparently has遇到财务麻烦. The building is available for lease.
Who will miss it:Hungry college kids, particularly those who spent the evening at a nearby bar and end up with a case of the munchies. (Welcome to college, kids.)
Any hope for the future:Given its prime location, you’d have to figure that another restaurant would be interested in this spot.
Local openings:
Who:曹的中餐厅
什么时候：November 2019
Where:2312 W.斯普林菲尔德大街，香槟
Description:It is, according to at least one review, an unlimited hot pot restaurant with good quality.
为什么我们感到兴奋：C-U has a vibrant Chinese food scene but competition is a great thing and we’re always up for another option. Not all Chinese food is created equal; let’s see if Cao’s can offer a new twist.
Who:金蟹海鲜和酒吧
什么时候：August 2019
Where:902 Meijer Dr., Champaign
Description:Seafood with a bit of a Cajun flair. Early reviews have been a bit mixed but nearly all have raved about the service.
为什么我们感到兴奋：当地的金蟹占据的现货似乎是北方潜在的走廊（与AMC电影院相邻）的主要房地产。蒙古烤架以前在那个地方失败了。希望它不要被诅咒。
Who:Jumbo Crab
什么时候：September 2019
Where:2028 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
Description:Jumbo Crab的Cajun海鲜餐厅还有另外两个伊利诺伊州的地点（Bolingbrook Tinley Park）。菜单项包括螃蟹，龙虾和虾浓汤，以及各种鸡肉菜肴。有一个儿童菜单（$ 6.99-8.99），其中包括在儿童菜单上很少见的东西：炸鱿鱼。
为什么我们感到兴奋：A case can be made that the seafood market in C-U is underserved. And Cajun seafood? Even better.
Who:King Kuma at The Fields
什么时候：2019年10月
Where:3401 Fields South Dr., Champaign
Description:King Kuma is a poké bowl restaurant that is an offshoot of the Broadway Food Hall stall in Urbana. The concept is the same; patrons fill out a form so they can customize their own poké bowl. (Pronounced po-kay, the sushi-meets-salad-bar dish was popularized in Hawaii but originated in Polynesia; it has exploded in popularity in the last 3-4 years.)
为什么我们感到兴奋：两个原因 - 首先，Poké变得非常受欢迎。其次，这是田野的另一项补充，对于那些住在西南香槟（Champaign）并不想开车穿越C-U来获得乌尔巴纳（Poké）的人来说，这是一个令人兴奋的发展。
Who:Niro’s Gyros
什么时候：August 2019
Where:401 W. Kirby Ave.，香槟
Description:You’re well-acquainted with Niro’s, which has three other locations in C-U. The newest, at 401 W. Kirby Ave., becomes the upteenth business to occupy the space adjacent to Jarling’s Custard Cup. (Let’s see, there was Bagelmen’s, Kafe K, Vinny’s Pizza, Krekel’s … what are we missing?) Surely, at some point, one of these will have staying power, right? If not Niro’s, then who?
为什么我们感到兴奋：Convenience. In terms of geography, Niro’s newest location will make it a shorter drive for patrons who live in southern Champaign and Savoy.
Who:Sushi Siam
什么时候：January
Where:Old Farm Shops, Champaign
Description:Sushi Siam has a very large menu that features Thai delicacies – curry and noodle favorites, soups and more. In addition it has a full sushi menu (including poke bowls). It is owned by the same restauranteur behind Sushi Rock (located in坎普斯敦on Green Street).
为什么我们感到兴奋：更多寿司！许多美食家喜欢寿司，所以就这样。总体而言，泰国食品在C-U中往往做得很好。一个重要的说明：Sushi Siam的空间很小且亲密。如果您举行大型聚会或忙碌的夜晚，请记住这一点。
Who:黄色金丝雀咖啡馆
什么时候：September 2019
Where:Lincoln Square, Urbana
Description:It’s soul food with numerous specialties, including baked barbecue chicken, turkey, smothered pork chops, greens, candied yams and mac ‘n cheese.
为什么我们感到兴奋：当林肯广场（Lincoln Square）开设一家餐厅时，我们总是很兴奋，坦率地说，坦率的餐厅可以随时使用帮助。而且，在提供灵魂食品时，黄色的金丝雀增加了C-U烹饪场景的多样性和文化。
Who:Baldarotta’s Porketta and Sicilian Sausage
什么时候：August 2019
Where:Lincoln Square, Urbana
Description:在短时间内，Baldarotta的忠实拥护者（无论如何）忠实的追随者（无论如何）美食。您会发现冷三明治，热三明治和“ Sicilian Street Food”，例如Arancini，Panzerotti和Scacciata。
为什么我们感到兴奋：In addition to the reason listed above with Yellow Canary, we are jazzed to experience some truly Italian-inspired sandwiches.
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