Time lapse video of an Italian sweet basil planted from seed to harvesting culinary herb. It was grown indoor in a small pot ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — When Sweet Basil Cafe in Champaign reopens, it will do so under new ownership and a new name. April Smith, the manager of the Sweet Basil Cafe location in Hannover Park, told ...

In the early days of Sweet Basil, the spinach enchiladas and the Monte Cristo sandwich were some of the most ordered items on the restaurant’s menu. “It was the trademark sandwich back in the day,” ...

Praseutsack reflects on her lifelong passion for cooking, the blessings of family and the joy of owning her own restaurant. Less than 100 years ago, it was considered inappropriate for women to dine ...

Many fans of Italian food expressed sadness on Monday when I reported that Sweet Basil, which has operated at 2424 N. Woodlawn since 1991, had closed for good. Coincidentally, a former co-owner of ...

There is nothing as satisfying as sipping a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day. Its sweet-tart flavor is a surefire signal that the season is here. With just three simple ingredients — ...

Isn’t this romantic? Yes, would be the answer, if you are lucky enough to be on a date at Sweet Basil. This Vail Village staple serves terrific food and maintains remarkable service every day for ...

Debuting a restaurant during a historic pandemic? Yes, Sweet Basil restaurant did that last week in Franklin. No one's expectations were lower than the owners'. "We told ourselves, if we sold one ...