Bistro Verde, LLCC’s student-led restaurant, will not be open this spring due to COVID-19 restrictions, with plans to reopen in the fall. LLCC’s hospitality and culinary arts program will be utilizing the Illini Country Club, Lake Pointe Grill, D’Arcy’s Pint and Obed and Isaac’s as externship sites for LLCC hospitality students. Other businesses who would like to partner in this effort may contact Sheridan Lane, director of LLCC culinary programs and operations, at sheridan.lane@llcc.edu or 217-786-2494.

The LLCC Culinary Institute has three Bistro Verde curbside pickup dinners planned in partnership with local restaurants. Pickup will take place onsite at the restaurants. Cost is $55 per serving. Mardi Gras Dinner on the Run will take place Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Brunchfield Café, 751 S. Durkin Dr. Maldaner’s Dinner will be Thursday, March 4 at 222 S. 6th St. Luminary Kitchen and Provision Dinner will be Tuesday, April 6 at 3121 Hedley Dr. Menus and registration are available at www.llcc.edu/ci-bistro-verde-dinners or by calling 217-786-2432.