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January's Restaurant of the Month: MIXX 165

1/27/2023

 
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January's Restaurant of the Month, MIXX 165, sponsored by Your Hometown Techs.
Congratulations to January's Restaurant of the Month, MIXX 165, sponsored by Your Hometown Techs. Learn more about their passion for food, creative kitchen staff, and mission to support the community.

Owner(s): Brad Winner and the Winner Family

Favorite Menu Item: It's hard for me to select just one as we do many rotating specials and seasonal offerings, but recently I've really been enjoying our Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops with Sweet Potato Puree off of our seasonal Fresh MIXX menu. 
I'm also a huge fan of our Burger of The Month Program, I regularly eat the crazy, flavor-packed burgers the chefs put together. 

If you didn't own a restaurant what would you do?: The Food Industry runs in my blood, my parents have owned and operated grocery stores my entire life, so I grew up with food being part of our everyday conversations; it's difficult to imagine being in another field. I love being involved in the community and also enjoy live entertainment, so I'd have to say either public service or concert promotion. 

Do you have a secret menu?: I wouldn't necessarily say it is a secret item (we like to share our creations with the world), but our "Pickle Juice" chicken wings started out as a staff member's creation and our regulars fell in love with it. Though the name is deceiving, there is no pickles or pickle juice used in the sauce, it was named after the staff member who created them; our buddy Dylan Booth was referred to as Mr. Pickles by the team and regularly mixed our Strawberry Jalapeno BBQ sauce with Cajun Dry Rub to create a delicious, sweet and spicy sauce that thousands of people have tried over the years. The "Pickle Juice" wings were so popular as an off-menu item that we added them to the core menu so new diners would be made aware of them.

How did you decide on your menu?: Our menu is a combination of dishes that we enjoy personally and the rest is built off the input of our team and customers. Our kitchen is a collaborative environment, so our chefs have free reign to explore different dishes and flavors, most of the specials and limited time features are items that the team developed.

What's your why?:  I've been a foodie for a long time, when I travel I look for independently owned establishments that offer quality food and some of the best meals have come from small gastropubs, so I wanted to bring that model to our community. I also enjoy the opportunities that are presented by being in a smaller community, getting to know customers and organizations on personal level is very rewarding. Every month we partner with a different organization to help raise funds for various causes, we are proud that our "Good Eats!" program has raised roughly $40,000 since it's inception; our customers have really bought into the mission and love to see their money going to work locally for school programs, non-profit causes and other community based needs.

If you are interested in sponsoring a Restaurant of the Month, click here to learn more!
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Shop local at Freshwater Farms this holiday season

12/17/2022

 
Freshwater Farms of Ohio has everything you need for an upcoming holiday party or gift! And now's the perfect time with their ongoing sale!
Sale Dates: December 16th-24th, 2022
What can you find at their retail store?
  • Gift Boxes featuring Freshwater Farms Fish and Seafood
  • Five Wines Gift Boxes – you choose the varietal and we do the rest (smaller boxes also available)
  • Local Foods Gift Boxes
  • Coffee Gift Boxes
  • Toys
  • Gift Certificates
NEWS FLASH!!:  Yes, they have Gift Boxes! Stop by their retail store to select from our ready-to-go gift boxes - or, you can order online. They can also help you create your own gift boxes in their store.

Curbside pickup is available - simply call Freshwater Farms at 937-652-3701.

​To date, their best selling gift boxes are the Freshwater Farms “Dinners for One”, “Dinners for Two”, “Our Smoked Trout Assortment”, “Tools for the Grill Master”, and “The Complete Champaign Breakfast” as well as the“Best of Both Worlds Charcuterie Board”. We also have “Happiness is a Good Dog” that includes Smoked Trout Treats and Tennis Balls - great for that special canine friend who deserves the very best. They can make it so they can sniff out their own package.

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Dec. Restaurant of the month: ABuela's Kitchen

12/16/2022

 
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December's Restaurant of the Month, Abeula's Kitchen, sponsored by Your Hometown Techs
Congratulations to December's Restaurant of the Month, Abeula's Kitchen, sponsored by Your Hometown Techs. Learn more about how they got started, what they love to eat and what you can't find on their menu!
 
Owners:
Matt and Lizi Davis

Established: 2022

What is your favorite Menu Item?
Matt- Yuca with Mojo. Lizi made it for me one night. 
I was initially confused because I thought they were weird mashed potatoes. When I realized that it was something completely different, I wanted to eat Yuca every night! 
Lizi- Latin Fest

We also love our empanadas. They are not sweet and do not use flour. They are unique and delicious! 

If you didn't own a restaurant, what would you do? 
We were both working for a logistics company for Honda. We would be doing that now if we didn't open the restaurant. 

Secret Menu? 
Cachapa, Loaded Nachos, Pork Tostadas

How did you decide on your menu? 
Family Recipes

What's your why? 
Before we met, I (Matt) gained a passion for watching cooking shows and cooked for everyone around me. Once I met Lizi, we cooked together all the time! Now we are living our dream, owning our own restaurant and sharing our delicious food with Champaign County! 

If you are interested in sponsoring a Restaurant of the Month, click here to learn more!
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From food truck to brick and mortar

12/12/2022

 
Restaurant on the corner of Lincoln & Main in Urbana, Ohio.
Lincoln & Main Gastropub in Urbana, Ohio.
Submitted by Beth McCain at Champaign Economic Partnership
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What started as a food truck has become a popular spot for great food and entertainment. Grant Glessner began his Dine and Dash food truck in 2015. With menu items like the Marvin Mac, it quickly became one of the most popular food trucks in our area. 
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Seeing the opportunity to move to a brick-and-mortar location, Dine and Dash invested in an abandoned building on the North end of Urbana. 
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Lincoln & Main opened in 2017 and they haven’t looked back since. The menu is always changing with tasty options along with those staples that made them famous. With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, take a break and enjoy a meal at Lincoln & Main.
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Rosewood Grocery: A One-stop-shop

12/5/2022

 
Brick building with Rosewood Grocery sign on building
Outside of Rosewood Grocery
Submitted by Champaign Economic Partnership

If you find yourself out and about today, make you way to Rosewood Grocery, your one-stop-shop for great food, and a little history. Rosewood has had a grocery, at the same location, for over 100 years. 
Not only is the grocery located there, but also the post office and bank.  They have an outstanding menu that changes weekly, along with deli and staple items. Check out their weekly menu on their Facebook page. 

Champaign County is for coffee lovers

11/29/2022

 
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Submitted story from Champaign Economic Partnership.

With the opening of Dunkin Donuts, we wanted to highlight other coffee shops that have opened lately in our community.

Little Birds Café- located at 138 S. Springfield St. in St. Paris. They are open 8am-3pm Tuesday through Saturday. They offer a full array of coffee options along with panini’s, soups, and breakfast items.

Dees Brews Coffee- located at 1300 US Hwy 68 in Urbana, Dees Brews is a convenient spot for those headed to work or school. They offer a large selection of coffees, hot or cold. They have a convenient drive through so you don’t even have to get out of your car! Their hours are 6am -2:30pm Monday-Friday and 7am-2:30pm on Saturdays.

Simple Comforts Coffee Shop- located at 1 S. Main St. in Mechanicsburg, Simple Comorts Coffee Shop offers Hemisphere coffee, lattes, and the most amazing Chai along with baked goods. They are open Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm and Saturday 8am-2pm

The Spotted Owl Coffee Bar- located at 113 N. Main Street on the square in Urbana, The Spotted Owl Coffee Bar has added evening hours from 5pm-10pm. Along with amazing coffee, they also serve spirits and light snacks as well in the evening.

With so many options, there is something for everyone now in our community! 
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Dukin Donuts is officially open

11/29/2022

 
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Story submitted by Champaign Economic Partnership

​Today is the day! Dunkin Donuts will be hosting their Ribbon Cutting and will be officially open for business. So, let's look at how it all began.

Dunkin Donuts started in 1948 and was originally named Open Kettle. The name was changed to Dunkin Donuts in 1950. Some other highlights of the company:
  • 1972- munchkins donut holes were first introduced
  • Today there are more than 12,000 stores worldwide, including 45 countries
  • They serve 1.9 billion cups of coffee a year
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We happily welcome Dunkin Donuts and we are thankful that they have chosen Champaign County as their new location.
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North Lewisburg Food Scene

11/6/2022

 
Cardinal's Pizza North Lewisburg, Ohio
Uncle Beth's BBQ North Lewisburg, Ohio
We can’t give you trivia of North Lewisburg and not let you know about the great food options they have. First up is Cardinal’s Pizza. Located in the heart of North Lewisburg, Cardinal’s Pizza is a local favorite.

 If you are not from the area, you may recognize the name from the Champaign County Fair where they are a staple, serving up the best pizza to fair goers. And of course, we have to mention Uncle Beth’s BBQ.

​Located on OH-245, Uncle Beth’s BBQ is open Thursday-Saturday, serving up some of the best BBQ around (and the best corn pudding you will ever have). And don’t forget dessert, Uncle Beth’s has a wide assortment of goodies to satisfy any sweet tooth. ​
 
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A taste of Tuscany in the square

10/31/2022

 
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Café Paradiso in downtown Urbana
A taste of Tuscany tucked away right here in Urbana. Since 2006, Café Paradiso has been serving up incredible pasta and pizza, making a name for themselves as a must visit food destination in the area.

Stop in at lunch for one of the best pizza’s you will ever have. Make reservations for a mid-week date night or an evening out with friends. 

​You can also “dine at home” with their take home option where they do the cooking and you sit back and enjoy a wonderful meal. Check out their menu at 
https://www.cafeparadisourbana.com/.
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Fly by for pie at the Aiport Cafe

10/15/2022

 
Grimes Field Airport- Airport Cafe
MIndy's Aiport Cafe, located at Grimes Field Airport
Everyone likes a room with a view. At the Airport Café you can enjoy your meal with a spectacular view. Grimes Field Airport is a wonderful asset to our community.

​Many employers need an airport close by which makes Urbana a prime choice for those looking to start a business. 
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Having a café attached to the airport is not only convenient for those flying in and out, but also a great destination for the locals.  With a large selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner items there is something for everyone to enjoy. And make sure to leave room for a piece of their legendary pies.  Sit back and enjoy an evening out, watching the planes and enjoying a meal. ​
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