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The atmosphere of a collegiate dining hall has remained the same for decades: teeming with eaters and full of ever-changing food options. For students at UF, the latter is now especially true.
On top of new classes and new people, many UF students are paying close attention to something else: the 2022 midterm elections.
SweetBerries Eatery and Frozen Custard supporters arrived in droves Sunday to order final rounds of monte cristo sandwiches and kookie concretes before the restaurant temporarily closed.
When 22-year-old UF computer science graduate Nicholas Verdugo exits a Gainesville bar at 1 a.m., all he can think about is which restaurant he’ll go to next to satisfy his late-night cravings.
When 20-year-old Tanaya Kumar began her veganism journey in 2018, she parted ways with the taste of a mouthwatering cheeseburger and the sweet first bite of butter pecan ice cream.
Ambient music and the sound of food truck generators filled the parking lot at High DiveDec. 4. Over 150 people moseyed down the row of vendors and enjoyed food and drinks in the beer garden for the free event that lasted until 10 p.m.
Whether for better or worse, few sales can match the grandeur of Black Friday — a shopaholic fever dream characterized by long lines, sky-high discounts and stampedes of frantic shoppers.
Seymour, challenged by a herd of cows, hoofed his 3,000 pounds of stubbornness into the ground. But between the headbuts, he laid his head down and twisted his leg into his curled horn.
Gainesville is associated almost exclusively with all things UF — especially for new students from pockets of Florida and across the country who wouldn’t be able to point to where Gainesville is on a map.
Since 1971, the Hare Krishnas have offered a haven of love in the form of affordable plant-based meals at the Plaza of the Americas.
Plantology joined three other food trucks at Gainesville’s vibrant Midpoint Park and Eatery on July 1. The new business offers a 100% vegan menu offering scratch-made burgers, mac bowls and loaded fries.
Butler Town Center is adding a squeaky-clean shopping experience to its retail roster.
With mask mandates falling by the wayside as vaccine distribution increases, attendees’ noses were able to appreciate the enticing aromas of barbecue, Asian and vegan cuisine on Saturday. The Original Food Truck Rally, hosted by the High Dive, invited eight restaurants to showcase different cuisines to Gainesville locals.
From popcorn machines to winter coats, the Humane Society of North Central Florida’s new south campus Thrift Boutique received a wide variety of donations to help support animals in need.
Lip syncing, dancing and fashion statements brought Gainesville community members together for food and entertainment during Drag Brunch Saturday.
Four months of boycotts, occupations and protests for local, sustainable and ethical food at UF failed to win local activists a seat on the committee negotiating UF’s next food provider contract.
About 15 minutes north from the University of Florida, taste buds rejoiced Sunday afternoon at the Farmer’s Moo-ket. From pickled garlic to plant-based Oreo flavored macaroons, attendees perused the variety of options vendors offered. The farmer’s market, hosted by the Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, also had cows and pigs for attendees to pet and feed.
From burgers to po’boys, nachos to French fries, Goldie’s Burgers is bringing another food option to Gainesville’s Depot Park.
Living out of trash bags or driving Los Angeles residents for Uber were only pit stops to actress Tiffany Haddish and TikTok star Tabitha Brown’s Hollywood dreams.
TikTok star and “America’s mom” Tabitha Brown will speak virtually at a free event for UF students March 24.
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