Love the Food Truck offers a local, organic menu
By Juliana DeFilippo | May 2Love the Food Truck, located at 834 E. University Ave., has been serving customers organic, locally sourced meals for almost a year.
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How a local initiative showcases composting on a small scale
By Corey Fiske | Mar. 6Wilkie started the Compost Cooperative and Gardens, an education and outreach program to promote sustainability at UF’s Energy Research and Education Park. It gives students and the Gainesville community the freedom to compost their food waste and learn about its environmental impacts.
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Strawberry farmers face challenges, but The Bryer Patch perseveres amid setbacks
By Corey Fiske | Feb. 27Going to a U-Pick strawberry farm can be a wholesome experience, but it takes a lot of work to get the berries ready for picking.
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Prepared meals store comes to Gainesville
By Corey Fiske | Feb. 19Husband and wife duo Miguel Sosa and Gwen Toro own a new location of the Ideal Nutrition franchise, which sells prepared meals and had its soft opening Jan. 26.
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Five sweet deals to secure this Valentine’s season
Feb. 15As people get into the spirit of love during the month of February, flowers are selling out and chocolates are leaving the shelves. For those who have an appetite for a sweet deal, assorted candy boxes may not be enough. Here’s five food options for the valentine who’s looking for something special.
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Five dinner party theme ideas for the would-be host
By Rachel Mish | Feb. 13With Valentine’s Day looming, people are scrambling to make dinner plans. For those looking to go beyond one-on-one date nights, dinner parties are a popular way to get loved ones together for a good meal and great company. Here’s five dinner party themes to make sure every party eats, regardless of the guest list.
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Local solutions to Gainesville’s sweet treat shortage
By Rachel Mish | Feb. 7After Sweet Dreams Ice Cream closed in 2023, Gainesville experienced a lack of sweet treats within walking distance of UF campus, and Alachua County residents have suffered.
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Luke’s New York Bagels opens new City Food Hall location
By Juliana DeFilippo | Feb. 5Luke’s New York Bagels City Food Hall location is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
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Five must-try restaurants for the Gainesville locals
By Rachel Mish | Jan. 31After a long day, slaving over a home-cooked meal is the last box a person wants to check. However, it can be difficult to satisfy the taste buds without cooking or breaking the bank. To those looking to dine on a budget, here’s a list of the top five meals under $20 in Gainesville ranked from least to most expensive for when cooking at home just isn’t in the cards.
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‘Food Network is lying to you’: How to turn cooking into a more enjoyable experience
By Rachel Mish | Nov. 22Cooking at home can provide an inexpensive and creative experience. Here are five quick tips for the less-than-Michelin chef.
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Gobble down in Gainesville: Five Thanksgiving events to celebrate the holiday season
By Noor Sukkar | Nov. 20Look no further than these five events throughout the rest of November.
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Ave Roundtable: Gainesville’s guide to cafes with fall flavors
By Avenue Staff | Oct. 28Juliana DeFilippo
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Mochiry offers desserts and Korean cuisine to Gainesville residents
By Juliana DeFilippo | Oct. 7Mochiry offers a Korean-inspired menu with mochi donuts, ice cream, boba tea, Korean hot dogs and coffee drinks.
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What to know about a new student meal plan alternative
By Rachel Mish | Sep. 18Bite Club Meal Plan, the newest entrant in Gainesville’s culinary market, allows students to eat at off-campus restaurants with meal credits. The plan is not affiliated with UF or Santa Fe College but intends to feed those students, hoping to attract attention for its unique policy — meal credits that roll over until graduation.
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Relish at Midtown closes unexpectedly, leaving patrons shocked and confused
By Rachel Mish | Sep. 9Relish’s Midtown location — located at 1702 W. University Ave. — has permanently closed its doors. The closure came with no public announcement.
