Chuy’s, a Tex-Mex restaurant based in Texas, opened its first Florida location on June 26 at 3410 Archer Road. The restaurant’s yellow, pink and green roof peeks out from behind the CVS in Butler Plaza on Archer Road.
Civilization, 1511 NW Second Street, sports localized ethnic food with a hipster ambiance.
But, the restaurant, located on 1618 NW First Ave., closed its doors before May 1, 2011 and remained vacant until two weeks ago.
After two years of growing pains, repairs and making accommodations, the locally owned restaurant The Jones Eastside is expanding with a new location in the downtown area.
Ivey’s Grill offers a continental-style brunch menu with locavore flair.
The Citizens Co-op was born, and one way it fulfills its goal is by hosting a farmers market Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. behind the store.
In the woods off of Southeast 16th Avenue and Williston Road lives 36-year-old Sam Parrish. He built a home there; a tent reinforced with a tarp, a futon, a cot and solar powered lights next to a creek.
Whether you are a beer aficionado, occasionally indulge your inner Sam Adams or just want an excuse to booze, American Craft Beer Week kicked off Monday to celebrate the masterful hop-barley-yeast concoction — aka fun in a bottle.
January has come to a close, and the new semester seems to be just beginning.
Gainesville 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.
Blue Highway Pizzeria has been serving pizza, sandwiches and other Italian classics since 2004 in Micanopy and since 2009 in Gainesville's Tioga Town Center.
Every 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.
Tag, 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.
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.
Chicken 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.
It 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.
What 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.
Tea has a whole new appeal. Gone are the days of high-noon tea at the Four Seasons.
An old favorite has gotten a modern makeover.
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