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Wine bar Half Cork'd opens downtown
By Jay LaDuke | Sep. 15, 2011Half Cork'd Premium Beer, Wine and Bubbles had its opening night Tuesday.
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Downtown cafe offers fast, healthy choices that won't bore
By Amy Stuart | Aug. 31, 2011Gainesville never seems to fail to provide us with new hang-out hubs. And now, one more spot has been pinned to the grid.
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Vegan choices abound
By Kathleen Boyle | Aug. 14, 2011One of the best things fall semester is the air of newness and reinvention that comes with it. Like a New Year's resolution, students find inspiration in the fall.
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Family-first Crab Shack keeps strangers coming back
By Benjamin S. Brasch | July 27, 2011The blue-and-red flashing "open" sign is only the first level of welcoming Southern hospitality.
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Owners of Boca Fiesta open new diner downtown
By Amy Stuart | June 29, 2011B.F.D.? Boca Fiesta Diner? Best Friends Dude? Burgers for Days?
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Local eating challenges test men of all sizes
By Benjamin Brasch | June 15, 2011Eating is one of the most basic functions of the human body. Proving how superior you are is one of the most basic functions of a man.
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Wine and Cheese Gallery tasting blends grapes, styles
By Benjamin Brasch | June 8, 2011To integrate two of the same things but with different colors has brought about such changed beauty in history, and the same can be said about blended wines.
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Local produce healthier for community ... and your wallet
By Amy Stuart | June 1, 2011Stefanie Hamblen was tired of walking into markets and watching customers pick up produce, look at it and put it back down; they didn't know what to do with it.
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Downtown cupcake shop serves vegan-friendly fare
By Brittany Brave | Apr. 13, 2011Claire Browning had to withdraw from college during the spring semester of her senior year. A rollerblading accident caused her to fracture her back, and she said the time off that followed left her restless.
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What to drink this summer
By Richard O. Stehli | Apr. 13, 2011Sure, a combination of Gatorade and vodka seems like an ideal summer beverage: hydration and libation.
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For health junkies, half-vegetarianism a good option
By Robert Imfeld | Apr. 6, 2011The litany of diets, exercise regimens and nutrition supplements that pervade American culture never seems to end.
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Healthy snacks for late-night studying
By Andrew Wyzan | Mar. 23, 2011March is usually the month when students push themselves to get through the swath of exams and papers that come just shortly after that glorious, now-faint week of Spring Break. And, as such, it’s very easy to be tempted to munch on snacks through the ever-common all-nighter.
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Mourning the loss of a good University Avenue deal
Feb. 23, 2011“Two slices of pepperoni to go, please.”
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Guide to seasonal fruits and veggies
By Britt Perkins | Feb. 23, 2011Maybe you're starting to come to terms with the fact that Pop-Tarts are not a good source of fruit. Likewise, fries aren't really a vegetable when it comes to nutrition.
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Spring has sprung: Fruits and veggies for the season
By Britt Perkins | Feb. 23, 2011Maybe you’re starting to come to terms with the fact that Pop-Tarts are not a good source of fruit. Likewise, fries aren’t really a vegetable when it comes to nutrition.
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There’s a new pita in town: Pita’s Republic to open in March
By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Feb. 16, 2011Diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, a variety of vegetables and a choice of meats and sauces — all wrapped up into a hearty slice of pita bread.
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Healthy sweet stuff
By Mae Basiratmand | Feb. 9, 2011Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love. And with that, for whatever reason, we’re exposed to copious amounts of chocolate, tempting those of us on a health kick.
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Tips for a steamy night in
By Richard O. Stehli | Feb. 9, 2011Valentine’s Day is here, so we’ll all be heading to our favorite restaurants for fancy dinners under ambient lighting, right? Not this guy.
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Shooting Star owner adds some “Fyre” to cuisine
By Kelly Richard | Feb. 2, 2011On a rainy Tuesday night, about 15 people sat in the dimly lit Fyre Bar & Grill. The two flatscreen TVs flanking the bar flashed the heated UF vs. University of Georgia basketball game, and several patrons congregated to watch the ongoing battle.
