By Addison Brown The newest blizzard at Dairy Queen is the Animal Cracker Blizzard. It is now a part of Dairy Queen’s spring 2024 menu. The blizzard is filled with vanilla soft serve, pink confetti frosting, and frosted animal cracker pieces. When the blizzard is handed out, it has a light pink color and you […]

By Bryant Grizzell Earlier this year, a new Japanese restaurant opened on Kirk Rd: A chain location of Nori Sushi and Grill, located at 2933 Kirk Rd, in Aurora. Providing a leisurely dining experience, offering a wide variety of sushi, noodles, and bento boxes, and all for a great price, it’s sure to be a […]

By Emma Stoodley May 5th, also known as Cinco de Mayo, is a very popular night for Mexican Restaurants within the Fox Valley Area. I joined in on this and tried a Mexican restaurant that was recommended to me.  La Mesa is a modern Mexican restaurant located in downtown St. Charles near the Fox River. […]

By Samuel Blazier Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro Jr., also known as the “Cake Boss” once said,  “Cakes are special. Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember. It’s all about the memories.” These words from Valastro couldn’t be more true for the cake my family bakes for every Easter: Bunny Cake. […]

Alexa Schorr Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a rising food chain with healthy snacks. They have seasonal drinks and foods that they will have available at very affordable prices. They continue to create health-conscious, delicious snacks by implementing healthy alternatives rather than certain unhealthy ingredients. The newest location is located on Butterfield Road which opened on […]

By Grace Summers Looking for some dan dan noodles, dumplings, or pan fried vegetables? Hot Pan provides authentic Chinese food right in downtown Batavia. While being in a small town like Batavia, Hot Pan adequately suites our quaint town. Hot Pan is nothing extraordinary but meets the quota. Although Hot Pan allows a quick, easy […]

By Ben Barranco Fruits are some of the healthiest and most delicious foods you can eat. They are sweet and act as a great dessert. Not only are they a great food, but they offer numerous health benefits that are great for the body spanning from the immune system to fiber to a healthy heart. […]

By Matt Gorlewski Sandwiches are an integral part of a healthy American diet. So it is imperative that your average American must know where to get the best sandwich. While your sandwich options in Batavia may be limited, there is still room to criticize and dictate the best tasting sandwich in our small town. I […]

By Stana Burke Do you never know what to get in the cafeteria? Or are you just tired of getting the same things? Well, this top 10 list gives you some options to choose from! Meals/Sides Bistro Burger~ This is a burger patty with a pretzel bun, then cheese is put on the patty, then […]