‘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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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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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.
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‘Fall’ into October with these 5 affordable, dorm-friendly autumnal recipes
By Summer Johnston | Oct. 3For college students, cooking delicious meals without breaking the bank can be a struggle — especially when your dorm kitchen has barely functional appliances. But college meals don’t have to be bland, time-consuming or expensive.
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Kelly’s Ice Cream comes to Gainesville in a new shared space with Foxtail Coffee Co.
By Summer Johnston | Sep. 28Coffee lovers and ice cream fanatics waited to get their caffeine and sugar fixes at the new Kelly’s Ice Cream and Foxtail Coffee Co. shared space after the sweet treat stop opened just off UF’s campus on Wednesday.
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Changing leaves mean cozy coffee competition at Pascal's
By Summer Johnston | Sep. 18Early Tuesday morning, coffee machines whirred, fresh espresso splashed and cranberry cold foam caressed the tops of earthy matchas at Pascal’s Coffeehouse as baristas prepared for their seasonal drink competition.
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Midnight Cookies on its final batch as sales decline
By Summer Johnston | Sep. 12The cookie shop, located at 3345 SW 34th St. Suite 1, is closing after 15 years of business. Known for its late-night delivery service, the store has set its tentative closing date of Sept. 21 due to declining sales.
