‘Cook Like a Chef’ with Field and Fork cooking classes
By Summer Johnston | Mar. 5About 25 UF students gathered in the small space off Museum Road to learn about mastering basic cooking techniques from a retired chef.
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New-ish pizzeria slices Neapolitan pies — and a ribbon
By Summer Johnston | Jan. 29About 30 people gathered Wednesday outside for the grand opening of Bowie Pizza as the owner cut the ribbon with enormous scissors.
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Food vendors toil with rising costs at Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
By Aaliyah Evertz | Jan. 27The feast is as much a tradition as the jousts — but this year, rising food costs are adding new pressure behind the booths.
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A new Gainesville cafe kickflips onto Fifth Avenue
By Summer Johnston | Jan. 26The teams behind Lowbar coffee and Bushel & Peck bakery combined forces to open a brick-and-mortar cafe on Friday at 1001 NW Fifth Ave.
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3 Venezuelan restaurants you can’t miss in Gainesville
By Ornella Moreno | Jan. 25Here are three Venezuelan restaurants you definitely have to try if you haven’t already.
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7 Brew brings a new caffeination destination to Gainesville
By Summer Johnston | Jan. 18The brand has expanded its menu and opened over 600 franchises across the country.
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Romanticize Dry January with 5 vibrant mocktail recipes
By Summer Johnston | Jan. 11The new year has come around again, and your favorite influencers are talking about ditching alcohol for January. I’m here to help you start off 2026 with spirit — just not the alcoholic kind.
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Bagels & Co. Gainesville opening draws hundreds of bagel lovers
By Summer Johnston | Nov. 26UF students and community members lined up expectantly along University Avenue last week, drawing attention from passersby as they waited for Gainesville’s newest bagel installment to open its doors.
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New nutrition bar serves healthy drinks on 13th Street
By Summer Johnston | Nov. 26The 13th Street Nutrition Bar opened Oct. 25 to start serving teas, coffee, shakes and refreshers. Known for its pre- and post-workout drinks, the store offers a variety of healthy beverages.
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Indian restaurant brings authentic fine dining to Gainesville
By Summer Johnston | Nov. 17As the co-owner of an Indian fine dining restaurant in Gainesville, 37-year-old Puja Patel wants customers to feel transported to her home country.
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Ranking Gainesville’s newest gourmet doughnuts
By Summer Johnston | Nov. 3Parlor Doughnuts offers layered doughnuts made fresh in small batches throughout the day. The shop also has vegan and gluten-free treats, breakfast items and coffee.
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Gainesville foodies are ‘stoked’ for new farm-to-table experience
By Summer Johnston | Oct. 27Through a forest past Haile Plantation on Saturday night, Gainesville community members were transported along a winding road to the rural countryside.
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Students serve gourmet meals on paper plates in club competition
By Summer Johnston | Oct. 25The cooks gasped as each overturned metal bowl was lifted to reveal a brownish red paste and sprigs of rosemary — their secret ingredients.
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No need for Tokyo — you can now find omurice and milk tea in downtown Gainesville
By Jeffrey Serber | Oct. 18With a bright wooden interior and honeycomb seating, new Japanese restaurant Kyuramen brings a modern, comfortable twist to downtown Gainesville's food scene.
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From matcha buns to dim sum, Gainesville’s new Asian bakery has treats for all
By Christopher Rodriguez | Oct. 11Bakery 1908’s name comes from the lucky number 1908. But even luckier are the new customers of this Asian bakery as they walk away from the counter, their arms laden with handcrafted sweet buns and steaming coffees.
