You two are certainly not just sitting around the campfire! I like the urban life, too, and dipping in and out of urban life mingled with traditional camping environments can be a good combination. Keep inspiring us.
You both have given us so many great videos to help plan our vacation. I was surprised when I saw this video because I live 25 mi from Champaign-Urbana. We now how our favorite TH-cam channel. What a beautiful couple you guys make and your Pup is so pretty, Thank you so much. Your very nice folks!!
Thank you for stopping by Urbana... and showing us around those awesome restaurants... I will definitely pay a visit to Black Dog BBQ and Sitara next time I visit there......
Riggs is always quite busy! I drive by there quite a lot. If you want to go with a group and not let it be too crowded, try to go on a Monday-Wednesday or in the morning.
Champaign-Urbana is an easy place to get fat in! SO many good choices! You hit all my favorites! Golden Harbor's crispy tofu is one of favorites!! Thanks for showing our town in such a positive light!
What an awesome blog, bookmarking all of these to try. I called my sons girlfriend (who is Chinese) and told her to watch this because she lives fairly close to Illinois and she texted me right after watching and said she has to take a road trip there, lol, My hubby cant wait to try all of it, me, not so much, but will enjoy watching everyone else enjoy. Thanks for this wonderful blog share.
I have to say that I am definitely enjoying your reviews of the various ethnic foods and restaurants. Definitely something to add to must do/see/taste lists.
This video excited my taste buds! I was stationed in Korea for 14mos when I was in the Army. I was laughed at for all the "Strange" food I'd eat. Live baby octopi, 1000yr old eggs (that you hate Joe lol), stinky tofu, shark eyeballs, etc! I absolutely LOVED IT ALL!! This vid is absolutely awesome-I could easily lose my mind in Champagne/Urbana! For a small town, they have a nice variety of eateries...me likey mucho! Cheers guys!
+roberto abrams my lifelong best friend is Korean and he'd come to my house and I'd go to his for dinner. Great little town and I think we'll have to go back.
Wow, another great video thats TOTALLY WORTH WATCHING AGAIN! This "show" is absolutely blowing my mind! My blood sugar levels are sub orbital just watching this vid! Outstanding 👍👍
Whew, I was worried that you missed out on the crispy tofu at Golden Harbor for a second there. That stuff is seriously addictive. There's another Chinese place with two locations in town called Rainbow Garden that has a battered chicken dish with lots of garlic, honey, and cashews that we always fight over. We're not a big city by any stretch, but the huge international student population at the U of I means that we have a ton of restaurant options. Weirdly, I didn't know about that Indian place. We'll have to check it out sometime. If you ever swing through again, you should check out Maize Mexican Grill and Jarling's Custard Cup. And Steak 'n Shake for the sheer Midwestern-ness of it all.
+CantankerousDave Thanks for the tip about Rainbow Garden, we will look it up when we go back to Champaign. Maize was on our list but we decided to skip it due to the long lines during graduation time. Let us know what you think of Sitara!
Hah, yeah, things get pretty crowded here on weekends with big university functions. I'm glad that your nose led you to Columbia Street Roastery from downtown Champaign and that Black Dog didn't disappoint. Oh, and there's a drive-in movie theater called the Harvest Moon in a nearby town that you might want to check out just to say that you've been to one. They're a rarity now, but we used to have two here in town when I was a tyke.
How fun catching up with a college friend! Preserved eggs, I'm with you... ugh. I recently saw a food show and the guy tried to eat 100 year old eggs, he said it was very vinegary. Andddd, I'm only saying it as a joke because of your other video... but, look at 7:05, LOL, there's another white van in your window, bahaha, I had to go there ;) Oh man, those rib tips and brisket look phenomenal. How do you guys not gain tons of weight with all those good pickins? I'd love to see more videos with Leo :) Thanks friends, enjoyed your video!
+lbird haha we didn't even notice the white van this time. definitely put on a few pounds after Champaign and we're still working it off. After editing this video we decided we need to go back and have more rib tips so looks like we might be in Champaign again in a few months.
I've lived in CU for close to 20 years Papa Del's is the only place you went to eat that I've heard of. I must not be a foodie. Since the Columbia Roastery video I've been hoping for a CU vid and you did not disappoint. PS: I'm a townie, seldom venture into Urbana. Thanks
OK you all are officially Foodies ...You guys were in Asian food heaven between the grocery and the restaurant..very nice! Knife and folk with pizza? No NY'er would be caught dead doing that,LOL. BBQ looked fantastic as did the Indian dishes... great video...
Had a ex gf that went to college at the University of Illinois. She was always bragging about the food. After 4 years of college I broke up with her. The last thing I remember saying to her was " stick out your arm so I can tell if you are walking or rolling".
+Jeffrey DeRoche Kait can put down a lot of food but she also likes to wear the same clothes over and over again. All the food was consumed over a few days.
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You two are certainly not just sitting around the campfire! I like the urban life, too, and dipping in and out of urban life mingled with traditional camping environments can be a good combination. Keep inspiring us.
+RV Ken Living Free not at all. We love getting out to see the sites, eat the food and relax in the middle of a forest!
I live in Champaign Illinois
I’m really glad u guys enjoyed the food!!🤗
You both have given us so many great videos to help plan our vacation. I was surprised when I saw this video because I live 25 mi from Champaign-Urbana. We now how our favorite TH-cam channel. What a beautiful couple you guys make and your Pup is so pretty, Thank you so much. Your very nice folks!!
Thank you for stopping by Urbana... and showing us around those awesome restaurants... I will definitely pay a visit to Black Dog BBQ and Sitara next time I visit there......
You're welcome...if you enjoy beer, head out to Riggs Brewery and tell them we said hello.
Riggs is always quite busy! I drive by there quite a lot. If you want to go with a group and not let it be too crowded, try to go on a Monday-Wednesday or in the morning.
I've lived in Champaign before, and I was born there! Love your vids, keep it up!
Thanks Christopher! We can’t wait to get back that way.
Champaign-Urbana is an easy place to get fat in! SO many good choices! You hit all my favorites! Golden Harbor's crispy tofu is one of favorites!!
Thanks for showing our town in such a positive light!
What an awesome blog, bookmarking all of these to try. I called my sons girlfriend (who is Chinese) and told her to watch this because she lives fairly close to Illinois and she texted me right after watching and said she has to take a road trip there, lol, My hubby cant wait to try all of it, me, not so much, but will enjoy watching everyone else enjoy. Thanks for this wonderful blog share.
+Kim Nowell that's awesome. Thanks so much for sharing the video.
I'm a townie in glad you enjoyed my town and all my favorite eateries...
Its a fun town and we'll be back!
It is quite a great town! I've lived here all my life and it's great to see it in the media.
I have to say that I am definitely enjoying your reviews of the various ethnic foods and restaurants. Definitely something to add to must do/see/taste lists.
+ka1133 thank you! Let us know if you make it to Champaign.
This video excited my taste buds! I was stationed in Korea for 14mos when I was in the Army. I was laughed at for all the "Strange" food I'd eat. Live baby octopi, 1000yr old eggs (that you hate Joe lol), stinky tofu, shark eyeballs, etc! I absolutely LOVED IT ALL!! This vid is absolutely awesome-I could easily lose my mind in Champagne/Urbana! For a small town, they have a nice variety of eateries...me likey mucho! Cheers guys!
+roberto abrams my lifelong best friend is Korean and he'd come to my house and I'd go to his for dinner. Great little town and I think we'll have to go back.
Wow, another great video thats TOTALLY WORTH WATCHING AGAIN! This "show" is absolutely blowing my mind! My blood sugar levels are sub orbital just watching this vid! Outstanding 👍👍
You guys are making me hungry and thirsty. Ah, the RV life!
+Carlton McEachern haha! then we did our job. 😋
Manolo's is a must. Especially after a shoe at the canopy club.
Great video guys. Thanks for sharing.
WHAT!!! over a 1,000 items on the menu..thats just crazy....enjoy
+bhhardgr01 haha it was a bit overwhelming looking at that board.
Golden Harbor is AWESOME!!
all my favorite places!!!!
Hi! I'm a new subscriber. I love your vlogs. By the way, is Kenny a Filipino?
Yes he is!
Fabulous Food Finds! How do you both stay so thin, after so much food~ Champaign~Urbana a place to chow down~
I'm definitely putting on weight but Kait somehow keeps it all off!
All of the food looked amazing, you have to try burnt ends at Arther Bryant's in Kansas city.
+CampingwiththeKelly's we're definitely planning on heading through there at some point just for the BBQ
+We're the Russos well if we are still in the area we would love to take you guys out for some KC BBQ
Enjoyed the video- I think y'all like to eat ALMOST as much as we do!
+Our Passport to Freedom you haven't even seen the half of it!
Whew, I was worried that you missed out on the crispy tofu at Golden Harbor for a second there. That stuff is seriously addictive. There's another Chinese place with two locations in town called Rainbow Garden that has a battered chicken dish with lots of garlic, honey, and cashews that we always fight over. We're not a big city by any stretch, but the huge international student population at the U of I means that we have a ton of restaurant options. Weirdly, I didn't know about that Indian place. We'll have to check it out sometime. If you ever swing through again, you should check out Maize Mexican Grill and Jarling's Custard Cup. And Steak 'n Shake for the sheer Midwestern-ness of it all.
+CantankerousDave Thanks for the tip about Rainbow Garden, we will look it up when we go back to Champaign. Maize was on our list but we decided to skip it due to the long lines during graduation time. Let us know what you think of Sitara!
Hah, yeah, things get pretty crowded here on weekends with big university functions. I'm glad that your nose led you to Columbia Street Roastery from downtown Champaign and that Black Dog didn't disappoint.
Oh, and there's a drive-in movie theater called the Harvest Moon in a nearby town that you might want to check out just to say that you've been to one. They're a rarity now, but we used to have two here in town when I was a tyke.
+CantankerousDave Good to know about Harvest Moon. We've seen a few but haven't had a chance to check one out.
With all that grocery shopping, I think you're due for a Dometic portable freezer for your motorhome. I can't live without mine.
That would be an awesome addition! Although if we downsize, we may have to find a spot in the Jeep for it. :)
Pizza and beer.....mmmm good
Time to get a workout routine ;)
+Carrie Takushi you're telling me!
What about tolono? Lol! Abington Massachusetts saying wassup!!!☺️
How fun catching up with a college friend! Preserved eggs, I'm with you... ugh. I recently saw a food show and the guy tried to eat 100 year old eggs, he said it was very vinegary. Andddd, I'm only saying it as a joke because of your other video... but, look at 7:05, LOL, there's another white van in your window, bahaha, I had to go there ;) Oh man, those rib tips and brisket look phenomenal. How do you guys not gain tons of weight with all those good pickins? I'd love to see more videos with Leo :) Thanks friends, enjoyed your video!
+lbird haha we didn't even notice the white van this time. definitely put on a few pounds after Champaign and we're still working it off. After editing this video we decided we need to go back and have more rib tips so looks like we might be in Champaign again in a few months.
Cool, you probably still won't get to do or see all there is to see. Eat some rib tips for me. Happy travels.
+lbird Be happy to. 😋
I've lived in CU for close to 20 years Papa Del's is the only place you went to eat that I've heard of. I must not be a foodie. Since the Columbia Roastery video I've been hoping for a CU vid and you did not disappoint. PS: I'm a townie, seldom venture into Urbana. Thanks
+LaDonna Rhoads glad you enjoyed the video LaDonna. Champaign is now one of our favorite cities.
LaDonna Rhoads wow are you sure you live here
Papa Del's is the only one I've heard of too!
Papa Del’s is so damn good
Great video. Thanks
Wow, what a food fest!! Fortunately, I was eating my lunch while watching the video or I would have had to run out and get some food ASAP😆
+Tygerlady99 lol! glad you enjoyed it.
Where is Sitara located? I can't find it in Google Maps.
Ah. It has actually been closed now.
Omg I Freakin love all these places, and I LIVE HERE!! I wish they would’ve stopped by Custard Cup though 😏
New rule for me, I can't watch you guys when I'm hungry.
+Dan M and I can't edit the videos when I'm hungry!
Hehhe
do they still make netscape web browser in the town?
+Ariel N (A) good question...we have no idea.
+We're the Russos its just flasbacked. i used to remember thats where it was made in a university
OK you all are officially Foodies ...You guys were in Asian food heaven between the grocery and the restaurant..very nice! Knife and folk with pizza? No NY'er would be caught dead doing that,LOL. BBQ looked fantastic as did the Indian dishes... great video...
+Guy Mooglie thanks guy 😊 we eat NY style pizza with our hands, does that count?
We'll let it slide..LOL ok now let's find a good dessert bar!
+Guy Mooglie haha. Thanks for looking past that. 😜 Maybe we'll do a dessert tour when we go back to Champaign.
OML I live here lol
:) we had a good time there.
Same!
SAME!!
I live here
8:24 through 8:27....I caught that! I do the same thing to my wife who then promptly hits me!
Had a ex gf that went to college at the University of Illinois. She was always bragging about the food. After 4 years of college I broke up with her. The last thing I remember saying to her was " stick out your arm so I can tell if you are walking or rolling".
+Robert Dean yeah considering all the great food there...
Sad....Robert Dean
That chinese taco looked delicious
are you not going to have champagne in champaign? thats a mistake.
amko!!
Things to do in Champaign Banana. Don't go.............!
No lil porgys in a fat L
How many times can you eat in one day! :-) Well I guess this explains your 2700 dollar budget. LOL.
+Jeffrey DeRoche Kait can put down a lot of food but she also likes to wear the same clothes over and over again. All the food was consumed over a few days.
Nope 1 day one eat enough
You guys and your food porn. :-)
+debinvenice we do love to eat. 😋
Xie Xie
+vegasdavetv Bu Ke Qi (your welcome) 😁