Savory Cities

Cities come in all shapes and sizes, as do the culinary options presented by talented chefs at local eateries. Each city has its own food personality, formed in part by generations of culture indigenous to the region. These Savory Cities offer some of the finest cuisine to be found anywhere, and visitors will never leave hungry.

Top Four Ways to Experience Local Midwest Flavors

Here’s a fun fact about the greater Champaign County area—we have some of the richest soil in the world right here in east Central Illinois . You can thank the glaciers during the ice age for creating this prairie, which in turn gives way to a bounty of ingredients that we enjoy summer to fall.

Check out our top ideas to experience these fresh, local flavors!

1. Eat a meal on the farm—If you want to get the most of local ingredients, what better way to enjoy them than on the farm where they were grown. Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery sets up the ultimate dining experience in rural Champaign, hosting dinners and pop-up events throughout the year. Their “Dinners on the Farm” series runs from late May into early December, showcasing seasonal ingredients alongside their award-winning goat cheese. Long tables encourage a sense of community, so you can share in this slow food experience with strangers who will soon become friends. Just down the road, Willow Creek Farm supplies ingredients to several local restaurants, and also invites guests to their farm monthly to enjoy the season’s best in an unmatched setting.