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The restaurant temporarily closed its University Avenue doors Apr. 30 to begin renovations and changes under new management.

Mom’s OG stays true to its roots

By Anna Ward | June 6

Longtime Gainesville favorite Mother’s Pub and Grill reopened as Mom’s OG May 23, staying true to its Irish sports bar roots and dedicated customers.

Flaco's, open until 2:30 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, is a favorite late-night food spot among Gainesville residents.

A guide to Gainesville’s best late-night bites

By Amanda Friedman | May 10

The Hub Food Court, located at UF in Gainesville, Fla., is seen empty on August 31, 2020.

Dining halls to at-home cooking: UF students discuss college eating habits

By Jared Teitel | May 1

Birdie Box's Maui Wowie Sando with grilled pineapple and Sweet and Spicy sauce added. (Courtesy to The Alligator)

Gourmet chicken sandwiches galore at Birdie Box’s grand opening

By Eileen Calub | Mar. 30

Opus Coffee plans to host birthday party to celebrate its 20th anniversary

By Amanda Friedman | Mar. 15

Food that feeds your soul: Gainesville African and soul food cuisine honors local Black community

By Jared Teitel | Mar. 1

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Elena Pollio's handmade bowtie pasta at one of her cooking classes. (Courtesy of Elena Pollio)

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Traveling pasta instructor brings a taste of Italy to Gainesville homes

By Jared Teitel | Feb. 10

The second-generation Italian-American grew up in the kitchen cooking pasta with her mother for holidays and family gatherings. Through Pasta by Pollio, she has the chance to pass along her family knowledge of Italian cooking for a living.

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A guide to vegan food options in Gainesville

By Elizabeth Dwyer | Jan. 28

The vast plant-based meal options in Gainesville provide citizens with an easy transition to this way of living without sacrificing their favorite dishes.

Kava Gator opened earlier this year, and it aims to educate its customers on the use of varied botanical substances

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New coffee shop and kava bar Kava Gator opens in Gainesville

By Anushka Dakshit | Nov. 18

Kava Gator, Gainesville's newest kava bar, serves kava, kratom, blue lotus and other botanical substances with sedative effects in their teas and coffees.

Jeremiah's employees gather by the order window at the store's grand opening Oct. 26.

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New Jeremiah’s location opens in Gainesville

By Alexis Carson | Oct. 31

The Gainesville location of ice cream chain Jeremiah’s Italian Ice opened in Butler Esplanade Oct. 26.

The winner of the Latte Art Throwdown will receive a $300 grand prize.

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Local coffee shop to host latte art competition

By Luigi Bencosme | Oct. 21

Local coffee shop Wyatt’s Coffee partnered up with its sister company, Resident Coffee Roasters, to host a latte art competition Oct. 21. Baristas throughout Florida will be putting their skills to the test in an effort to win hundreds in cash.

The local restaurant has raised over $29,000 through Mainvest, which allows patrons to invest.

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Gainesville burger pop-up raises close to $30,000 from customer investments

By Alan Halaly | Oct. 14

DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers is giving people the opportunity to invest in the business through a platform called Mainvest. The local food truck is hoping to open a physical restaurant with the money gained from investments.

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Avenue recommendations: Gainesville’s best Hispanic restaurants

By Avenue Staff | Sep. 30

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Check out the rundown of the Avenue staff’s favorite Gainesville restaurants and treat your tastebuds to authentic Hispanic cuisine year-round.

Ryan Ealy, 20, Feliz Flavors shift lead, hands off two small ice creams to customers on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. The truck is located at 4th Ave Food Park and has flavors that range from matcha to passion fruit.

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Feliz Flavors doesn’t plan on cooling down any time soon

By Anushka Dakshit | Sep. 7

With its natural ingredients and classic Latin flavorings, local ice cream truck Feliz Flavors aims to take over the ice cream industry.

Legendary Gator football coach Steve Spurrier gathered with family and staff to celebrate the opening of Spurrier's Gridiron Grille. The restaurant, located at 4860 SW 31st Place, opened Aug. 11.

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Spurrier's Gridiron Grille has officially kicked off

By Alexis Carson | Aug. 15

After years of planning and months of test trials for family and friends, the restaurant held its grand opening Aug. 11. The opening drew loyal and excited Gator fans ready to indulge in the long awaited dining experience.

The Spurrier's Gridiron Grille and rooftop bar, as seen on Sunday, August 1, 2021, had to delay opening due to staffing issues. The restaurant, which is located at 4860 SW 31st Place in Gainesville, will open August 11.

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Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille announces official opening to the public

By Alexis Carson | Aug. 2

After months of anticipation, legendary Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier’s newest play off the field, Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille and Visor’s rooftop bar is ready for its kick-off opening.

Customers sit outside of Satch² off of 4th Avenue while they eat pizza and waffles on Sunday, July 18, 2021.

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Satch² hosts long-awaited grand opening

By Alexis Carson | July 19

Satch² (Satch Squared), commonly known as Satchel Pizza’s little brother, had its long-awaited grand opening Sunday.

BYPPOCAMPUS founder and CEO Victoria Liu, (left) a UF accounting alumna, introduces her food delivery business to Stephanie Landini, (right) a parent of a UF student, at Gator Dining Center in Gainesville on Friday, July 9, 2021.

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BYPPOCampus connects students through food

By Melissa Hernandez de la Cruz | July 12

BYPPOCampus plans to change how people interact with food delivery by highlighting the power of networking.

Ryan Strandjord, 37, displays Plantology’s loaded fries at the restaurant’s food truck, located at Midpoint Park and Eatery in the 900 block of Southwest Second Avenue, on Friday, July 2, 2021.

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Plantology brings comfort vegan food to Gainesville

By Bryce Brown | July 6

Plantology joined three other food trucks at Gainesville’s vibrant Midpoint Park and Eatery on July 1. The new business offers a 100% vegan menu offering scratch-made burgers, mac bowls and loaded fries.

(Left to right) Coral Smith, Charlotte Katz Howick and Jennifer Vito stood in front of the information booth on Saturday. Howick was a previous camper of Gainesville Girls Rock Camp.

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High Dive’s Food Truck Rally benefits Gainesville Girls Rock Camp

By Melissa Hernandez de la Cruz | June 7, 2021

With mask mandates falling by the wayside as vaccine distribution increases, attendees’ noses were able to appreciate the enticing aromas of barbecue, Asian and vegan cuisine on Saturday. The Original Food Truck Rally, hosted by the High Dive, invited eight restaurants to showcase different cuisines to Gainesville locals.