Food

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'Major' drinking on game day

This weekend, you will make a very important decision.

Get your buzz on the right way

Alright, so you’re kind of sick of Starbucks. I don’t blame you. Shelling out almost $4 for a urine-sample-sized coffee can put a damper on your caffeine rush.

Where to eat when you get the munchies

The long list of local restaurants in Gainesville may seem daunting at first, but by the end of this brief tutorial you’ll be well on your way to finding your favorite nook in the midst of the multitude of local eateries.

ABCs of Gainesville

Campus dining makes gaining Freshman 15 easy

Studying can take a lot out of a student, and no one likes to work on an empty stomach. Thankfully, there are plenty of dining options for all palates on campus, and lots of payment options, too.

Ghost Chili Dawg is a test of intestinal fortitude, sanity

The hot dog on my plate frightened me. But as I sat at Gator Dawgs on West University Avenue armed with a half gallon of milk, a loaf of bread and a box of Kleenex, I knew it was too late to back out. I was about to eat a Ghost Chili Dawg, topped with sauce from the bhut jolokia, known as the ghost pepper, the hottest in the world.

Saint Somewhere: brewed with pride, bottled with passion

Bob Sylvester’s workplace feels a little bit more like a garage project than a brewery.  Despite its storage-unit looks, Tarpon Springs-based Saint Somewhere Brewery has developed a reputation throughout the 20 states to which it is distributed as a brewer of high-quality, Belgian-style beer.

Drinking 101 - Single Malt Scotch

From W.C. Fields to Ron Burgundy to Ron White, people love Scotch. There's no reason you can't, too! Wait, am I even writing about Scotch in a college newspaper? Get a hold of yourself, because if there's one thing in this world with the power to cross cultural and social boundaries, it's alcohol. So, prepare yourself to enjoy something new, and consider this your crash course in single malt Scotch whiskey.

Home brewing, a complicated but rewarding endeavor

With all sorts of extra time on your hands during Gainesville's offseason and a serious prerogative to stay indoors, why not try your hand at some new hobbies? How about making your own alcohol? Part chemistry, part cooking, part art and part drinking, home brewing is a great way to pass those extra hours of summer daylight.

Drink to American craft beer

Frost your glasses and grab your bottle opener because this is American Craft Beer Week.  Let’s take a few minutes and give thanks for the goodness of craft beer in the USA.

What to drink this summer

Summer is here, and hot temperatures and light course loads translate into plenty of time and reason to drink a nice, refreshing beer. Here are your top picks for summer 2010.

Mixing liquor and beer makes explosion

When you finish your final tests and papers, it’s important to start your end-of-semester celebration the right way. Start it off with bombs. Bombs are an easy way to take simple ingredients, most of which you already have, and transform them into an exciting, entertaining drink.

Brunchers get two-in-one meal at restaurant variety

Brunch is back, baby. No longer reserved for bourgeoisie and soccer moms, this two-in-one meal unites the sweetness of breakfast with the substance of lunch. Whether you’re getting the family together or dragging yourself out of bed after a Midtown rage-fest, brunch will satisfy all your dietary needs.

Farmers market helps yield ideas

A new crop of ideals is growing at UF: buy locally, eat organic and care about where food comes from.

Bagram, Kandahar stops on Lame Train

If you’ve been hearing a low rumble or seeing a faint column of smoke off in the distance, perhaps traveling in the direction of Afghanistan, be alarmed.

The truth behind organic foods

Walking down the isle in any grocery store may have you wondering what's with all the food marked "Organic" and how is it different from other food? Find out the truth behind organic foods and much more in this latest Fitness and Health blog post.

Sustainability office to host food summit

Students will have food for thought when UF hosts the first Florida Food Summit next week.

PETA thanks AAA for hosting VegFest

I would like to compliment the Animal Activists of Alachua (AAA) for once again hosting a successful VegFest event (“500 Try Vegan Pizza, Ice Cream at VegFest,” Thursday).

Aramark deal struck in favor of Immokalee workers

After months of negotiations with the Student/Farmworker Alliance, Aramark will now pay its Immokalee workers 1 cent more for each pound of tomatoes they pick.

Course takes scholarly apporach to alcohol geography

In the next few days, most of us will be poring over course schedules, desperately trying to find classes that aren't too difficult but still can convince our parents that we are learning things. If you have and interest in alcohol and find yourself with a few free credit hours, look into GEO3803, The Geography of Alcohol.