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The most important meal of the day just became essential because September is National Breakfast Month. In Gainesville, we have a wide variety of breakfast joints to take advantage of. To celebrate this wonderful month, here’s our list of the top five restaurants that are bacon up the most egg-cellent morning meals:
Welcome home, Gators.
You just graduated from high school, where people knew and loved you.
Gainesville takes its food seriously, and it shows.
Fermented soybean cakes might not sound appealing at first, but fermenting as related to food science simply describes the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohol and carbon dioxide through the use of mold spores. While some might be hesitant to encourage bacteria in foods as a positive addition, don’t forget our beloved pizzas would be incomplete without fermentation to produce the cheese, and our Friday nights would be a little less exciting without the fermentation process used in beer.
When you think of vacation destinations, Gainesville is probably not one of the top cities on the list. But Gainesville has many highly popular hot spots that are go-tos when in town. Here are some of our favorites:
On a corner of North Main Street sits a shop filled with guilt-free finds. From TOMS sneakers to custom made T-shirts, Gifthorse offers a mix of respected brands and locally designed items that are easy on the wallet and the conscience.
For the couple that isn't all about a Carrabba's date or a teddy bear, several UF organizations will put together events for Valentine's Day.
Feb. 9th is National Pizza Pie Day! Take today to celebrate by biting into one of Gainesville's great slices! Besides being endearingly greasy, pizza counts as a vegetable now, too, according to Congress. So, why not fulfill your daily recommended amount at one of the pizzerias listed below?
While we were gone for winter break, the percentage of Gators who support UF's smart, ethical and sustainable transition to a Meatless Monday in its two dining halls grew to 10 percent.
UF is the second most vegan-friendly large university in the nation.
As I took the first bite of my Mexican Chocolate ice cream, I knew I made the right decision. The cool sensation melted away the Florida heat. A rich flavor of chocolate and cinnamon coated my mouth. It took me back to Mexico, where the only thing I had to worry about was which hammock to lie in. It was not until I looked up at the chalkboard menu that I realized the ice cream was organic.
Here, have some wine with your cupcake.
I imagine Gator Dining officials are all very excited about UF's place in the final round in this year's ranking of the most vegan-friendly colleges in the nation. If only those University of California Santa Cruz hippies would go away and let us win. Even if we lose, second place is pretty darn good, so congratulations.
This weekend the Gators will face off against Vanderbilt for the annual Homecoming football game and a chance for a homefield victory. One of the most exciting aspects of Homecoming weekend is the return of alumni who eagerly roam University Avenue reliving the unique thrill of a Gator football gameday.
Otis Britt doesn't like sad endings.
UF entered the fourth round of the Most Vegan-Friendly College Contest on Tuesday and could make it to the final round.
Krishna Lunch might have some competition from a new religious organization that popped up Monday and Tuesday on Plaza of the Americas.
The Krishna community will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Krishna Lunch at UF tonight with a tribute to Beatles member George Harrison, who introduced many to the culture.
Tijuana Flats, Taco Bell, Chipotle, and Moe's are definitely successful Mexican chains for a reason. But, if you are looking to support local business with your burrito enthusiasm, check out these restaurants that wrap up the local Gainesville flavor.
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