News
Healthy dishes inspired by Spring Break destinations
By Becca Goldring | Feb. 29, 2012No matter where Spring Break takes you, healthy food options are always available.
Food
News
Honey, bee mine: The health benefits of honey
By Becca Goldring | Feb. 15, 2012Valentine's Day has come and gone, leaving you with a heart full of love and enough chocolate to last until Halloween. However, there is a better way to embrace sweetness if a passionate regret for not going to the gym on Tuesday is overwhelming the allure of those heart-shaped brownies still staring at you every time you crack open the refrigerator. Honey offers a whole range of health benefits including boosting energy, building the immune system and easing ailments.
The Avenue
Purchasing healthy and fresh food isn't as scary as it seems
By Michael Newman | Feb. 15, 2012January has come to a close, and the new semester seems to be just beginning.
The Avenue
Fresh Mexican food is simply the way Willy's does it
By Chris Alcantara | Feb. 8, 2012Gainesville is a city known not only for its large college population and vibrant nightlife but also for its ability to draw the appeal of major restaurant chains from all over the country.
Metro
How to celebrate National Pizza Pie Day in Gainesville
By Becca Goldring | Feb. 8, 2012Take today to celebrate by biting into one of Gainesville's great slices.
The Avenue
Off the Main Road: Discover Blue Highway, a Pizzeria
By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Feb. 1, 2012Blue Highway Pizzeria has been serving pizza, sandwiches and other Italian classics since 2004 in Micanopy and since 2009 in Gainesville's Tioga Town Center.
The Avenue
Union Street Farmers Market offers a unique variety of produce
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 25, 2012Every Wednesday, rain or shine, a group of dedicated farmers flood Bo Diddley Community Plaza with tents under which they sell some of the finest products Gainesville has to offer.
Metro
How to celebrate national pistachio day in Gainesville
By Becca Goldring | Jan. 25, 2012Today is National Pistachio Day, and it's about to get nutty!
The Avenue
Mars Pub beams up food
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 30, 2011Tag, you're it! Mars Pub and Laser Tag is the spot for laser tag in Gainesville. With a 3,000-square-foot arena for tag, a variety of beer on tap and the recent addition of subs to its menu, this pub has got it all.
Opinion
We should appreciate those holiday meals
By Sami Main | Nov. 21, 2011I spend an awful large amount of time looking at food blogs. Like, a whole lot of time. If you looked at my Google Reader feed, it's pretty much mostly food blogs at this point.
News
Learning where food comes from: classes, CSAs, farmers markets
By Becca Goldring | Nov. 17, 2011One of the greatest pleasures one can experience is knowing exactly where the food he or she eats comes from. Much like the satisfaction of getting a paycheck after a strenuous pay period, consuming the food you have a connection to offers the same sense of fulfillment.
The Avenue
Organic treats pack health benefits
By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Nov. 16, 2011As 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.
The Avenue
Cheers to cupcakes: Sarkara Sweets adds wine to menu
By Kate Feldman | Nov. 9, 2011Here, have some wine with your cupcake.
The Avenue
Downtown's City Crepes serves sweet, savory delights that fill
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 2, 2011Chicken breast, Gouda cheese, spinach, tomatoes, broiled eggs and sour cream are tucked neatly into a freshly-made crepe, straight out of the pan. Steam rolls off as you peel the tin foil away from the thoughtfully-prepared creation. The simple ingredients combine perfectly to create a simply delicious crepe.
Metro
Best restaurants for local burritos in Gainesville
By Becca Goldring | Oct. 27, 2011Tijuana 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.
The Avenue
Planning to chug away this weekend? Check out these healthy boozes first
By Mae Basiratmand | Oct. 26, 2011It would be foolish to condemn college students for drinking. After all, if it's a football weekend, you know inebriation is going to be a mass event.
The Avenue
Cheers to a red-hot 75 years: the anniversary of the Solo cup
By Saphira Lazarre | Oct. 26, 2011What started out as a carry-away for fountain drinks has morphed into a party staple. Nothing quite says "cheers" and, "No, you can't know what's in my cup, it's MY cup," like the waxy, red plastic goblet that is the Solo cup.
News
Occu-pie Gainesville
By Becca Goldring | Oct. 20, 2011If you've been anywhere near Bo Diddley Community Plaza in downtown Gainesville recently, you might have noticed that protestors have made the open area their temporary home. Occupy Gainesville, in conjunction with Occupy Wall Street in New York City, began on Oct. 12 and is still in effect.
Opinion
Vote to name UF most vegan-friendly
By Jared Misner | Oct. 17, 2011Energized from a powerhouse internship during the summer of 2010 at the largest animal rights organization in the world, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), I had this crazy idea that I could change the world one plate at a time.
The Avenue
Five reasons why you'll fall in love with a glass of bubble tea
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Oct. 5, 2011Tea has a whole new appeal. Gone are the days of high-noon tea at the Four Seasons.
