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Bringing awareness to violence one plate at a time
By Brittany Wallace | June 19, 2019The RISE Food Festival honors victims of traumatic events in the Gainesville community.
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Restaurant competitors join forces for something ‘Greater’
By Harley Smith | June 5, 2019It’s not every day business owners get cozy with the competition. However, this Sunday at the O’Connell Center, more than 40 of Gainesville’s staple restaurants are coming together for a larger purpose.
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Avenue Eats: Bun-ches of National Burger Day flavors
By Lily Girton | May 29, 2019National Burger Day celebrated at First Magnitude Brewing Company
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Boca Fiesta to celebrate tenth anniversary with Zombie Prom
By Priya Dames | May 29, 2019Zombies, werewolves and vampires welcome.
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Nine Spices Fondue expresses love with food
By Brittany Wallace | May 29, 2019Chinese hotpot restaurant Nine Spices is having its grand opening.
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Eim Thai Brings New Food to Innovation Square
By Priya Dames | May 24, 2019Food Truck Day happens every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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First Magnitude launches new butterfly beer
By Sarah Pickett Contributing Writer | May 19, 2019The specialty brew was released Friday
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A heated de-bake: are cookies a savory snack or dessert?
By Lily Girton | May 15, 2019A response to National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
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Science is on tap
By Adrian Casaretto Avenue Contributing Writer | Apr. 16, 2019Learn about sea turtles and red tide over a beer
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Gainesville’s iconic pizzeria
By Alyssa Feliciano Avenue Contributing Writer and Alyssa Feliciano | Mar. 27, 2019Leonardo's By the Slice has served the community for nearly half a century
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Avenue Eats: Let’s taco-bout it
By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 6, 2019Everyone loves a good taco Tuesday, but where should you go to engage in this zesty entree?
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Krishna changes Wednesday Menu
By Vanessa Blankenship | Jan. 29, 2019Iconic spaghetti lunches on Plaza of the Americas will no longer be available
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10 Foods That Define Florida
By Sara Han | Jan. 18, 2019Have you ever wondered what makes foods in the Sunshine State iconic or where they originally came from?
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Oktoberfest returns to Cypress & Grove Brewing Co.
By Vanessa Blankenship | Oct. 11, 2018Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. will be hosting its second annual Oktoberfest from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13.
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AUK Market Coming Soon
By Lindsey Breneman | Oct. 11, 2018The AUK Market, a mixed-vendor marketplace of local businesses, will open on Nov. 2 in the Curia Complex.
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Top Five Tasty Vendors at the Union Street Farmers Market
By Emma McAvoy | Sep. 27, 2018Here are the top five vendors at the Union Street Farmers Market.
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Gainesville students, families and locals chomp on September food fest
By Emma McAvoy | Sep. 11, 2018A sunset, green grass, tall trees, live music and food trucks: What more could you want on a Sunday evening?
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A slice of life with Mora Pizza
By Vanessa Blankenship | Sep. 11, 2018When I think of pizza, I usually picture a traditional Neapolitan, an authentic Italian entrée made with tomato and fresh mozzarella. However, third-generation pizza maker Jonathan “Jon” Mora challenged everything I thought I knew about what can and can’t go on pies. This causal hole-in-the-wall pizzeria is where Mora is constantly creating new pizza dishes with unique ingredients. If you’re in the mood to try something new, check out Mora NY Pizza, at 1220 W. University Ave.
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Weekly Event Calendar
By Emma Witmer | Aug. 24, 2018We’d love to give you all the details on these great events, but there just isn’t time! Gainesville is always buzzing with exciting local events, so don’t miss out. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s coming up:
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Kilwins Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt opens in Gainesville for the first time!
By Emma McAvoy | Aug. 24, 2018Get ready to chomp on some sweet, fudgy goodness because there is now a Kilwins Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt in Gainesville!
