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Best of CU 2011

Best on-campus bar

Winner: Murphy’s Pub

CU has appreciated the appeal of Murphy’s Pub for years. Its laid-back atmosphere, friendly staff, various drink specials and famous [...]

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Best off-campus bar

Winner: Blind Pig

If the only thing that brings you into a bar is the beer selection, then you’ve probably been to the [...]

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Best Music venue

Winner: The Canopy Club

Right near the corner of Goodwin and Oregon sits a place that has hosted everyone from Jack Johnson to Maroon [...]

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Best Waitstaff

Winner: Legends

Winner: Legends

Decorated in strokes of orange and blue, Legends Bar and Grill has established itself as a campus bar that is [...]

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Best Public Restroom

Winner: Boltini Lounge

Within the realm of bars, restaurants and lounges, the bathroom of an establishment says a great deal about the philosophy [...]

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Best Tanning Salon

Winner: Classic Tan

Those who fear dirty beds, unreasonable prices and low customer satisfaction while getting that summer glow have nothing to worry [...]

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Best BBQ

Winner: Black Dog

For owner Mike Cochran, starting Black Dog Smoke & Ale House was a way to practice his hobby and create [...]

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Best Place to Buy a Sex Toy

Winner: Illini Arcade

Walking through the entrance to the Illini Arcade, one is immediately greeted by festive October decorations: spiders, skulls and ghosts. [...]

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Best Date Spot

Winner: Radio Maria

When you take someone on a date, it is important that you do the following: 1. Convince the person you’re [...]

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Best 24-Hour Hangout

Winner: Merry Ann’s

When it’s 3 a.m. and there’s nothing to do, there’s one place on campus that still provides service with a [...]

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Best Place to Find a One Night Stand

Winner: Kam’s

Nothing screams romance like the smell of beer and the feel of sticky floors. That must be what makes Kam’s [...]

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Best Resale Shop

Winner: Habitat for Humanity ReStore

It’s no secret that Champaign-Urbana is a mecca for resale fiends, but the Habitat for Humanity ReStore is truly one [...]

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