The 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.
As the semester winds down, the Avenue desk wanted to reflect on some of our favorite films from throughout the year.
UF students and community members lined up expectantly along University Avenue last week, drawing attention from passersby as they waited for Gainesville’s newest bagel installment to open its doors.
The 13th Street Nutrition Bar opened Oct. 25 to start serving teas, coffee, shakes and refreshers. Known for its pre- and post-workout drinks, the store offers a variety of healthy beverages.
As the co-owner of an Indian fine dining restaurant in Gainesville, 37-year-old Puja Patel wants customers to feel transported to her home country.
Parlor 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.
Country music star Morgan Wallen is set to perform two nights at The Swamp next year.
Through a forest past Haile Plantation on Saturday night, Gainesville community members were transported along a winding road to the rural countryside.
The cooks gasped as each overturned metal bowl was lifted to reveal a brownish red paste and sprigs of rosemary — their secret ingredients.
For 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.
Bagels & Co., a Philadelphia-based chain, opened in Gainesville November 2025.
Manzil Fine Indian Dining opened in April 2025 on Southwest Archer Road.
Parlor Doughnuts serves fresh gourmet treats from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
Parlor Doughnuts, located at Gainesville's Midpoint Park and Eatery, opened in October 2025.
Stoke Barn and Kitchen hosted a four-course farm-to-table dinner on Saturday Oct. 25, 2025, in Haile Plantation.
A spiced apple Crisp yogurt parfait pairs with an optional drizzle of maple syrup.
A single-serve apple crumble is the perfect delectable dish to craft in a college dorm.
A Salted Maple Dirty Chai made from Traders Joe's products costs about $1.50 per serving.
Creamy pumpkin gnocchi with chicken apple sausage takes a collective 30 minutes before it's ready to eat.
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