METRO
Alachua County Fair runs through this weekend
By Isha Choksi | Oct. 21, 2013The Alachua County Fair has opened its gates for another round of rides, shows and fried food.
Food
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
The white (and black) stuff: Oreos are like cocaine
Oct. 20, 2013This week, a scientific report caused national distress when it revealed Oreos are almost as addictive as cocaine.
METRO
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BUSINESS
Bella Donna’s closes kitchen, hopes to reopen in a new location
By Hanna Marcus | Oct. 16, 2013A new sign hangs in the storefront window at 1023 West University Ave., confirming that Bella Donna’s has officially closed.
THE AVENUE
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FOOD
Fall for chicken by cooking with apples — for the kidneys
By Isha Choksi | Oct. 16, 2013Pumpkins and nutmeg get all of the attention this time of year, but there isn’t any reason we can’t show some fall love to a year-round favorite: chicken. This recipe makes a great entree for any fall festivities you plan! It’s fast, easy and will make your guests want to keep coming back for more. As college students, it’s sometimes hard to make enough time to cook a full meal, but you can pair this chicken with mashed potatoes or rice for a well-balanced and kidney-friendly meal.
THE AVENUE
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FOOD
Daily Green gives healthy consumers quirky, waffle-centric options
By Valeria Yulee | Oct. 16, 2013The waffle cone on the Daily Green’s menu is what separates the restaurant from any other in town.
NEWS
What you need to know about tofu
By Sally Greider | Oct. 14, 2013What comes to mind when you think about tofu? Is tofu bland, formless shapes that hide under the lettuce in your salad? Is tofu boring, tasteless chunks of squishy white pseudo-meat?
NEWS
The best in game day grub
By Davidson | Oct. 14, 2013It’s Saturday morning in The Swamp. Tailgates are already set up, corn hole has commenced and traffic is outrageous. Can you guess what day it is? That’s right, it’s game day.
METRO
Some not impressed by McDonald's new wings
By Chip Lowe | Oct. 8, 2013McDonald’s Corp. has started serving chicken wings, but some locals say the new item may not fly in Gainesville.
METRO
Wonder Bread coming to stores again, nearly one year after parent company Hostess filed for bankruptcy
By Daniela Gelatka | Oct. 8, 2013Wonder Bread is making a comeback, but the classic packaged in white plastic with red, blue and yellow polka dots hasn’t hit Gainesville stores yet.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gainesville2Go food delivery to UF Health Shands now free
By Valerie Crum | Oct. 7, 2013Now that a firewall at UF Health Shands has been removed, people at any of the hospital locations can order food through Gainesville2Go — and the company will deliver it for free.
NEWS
A guide to customizing sushi at 'How Do You Roll?"
By Davidson | Oct. 7, 2013All of the buzz this past March in Gainesville was a new sushi restaurant, but not just any ordinary place; one where you could customize your own sushi rolls and bowls.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Hub becoming central lunch spot, possibly due to Reitz construction
By Alexandrea DaCosta | Oct. 2, 2013Kacie Ross said the only reason she decided to walk around the construction site to the Reitz Union food court was because she wanted Chinese food.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Study: Less shellfish among coral reefs could affect food supply
By Paul Mate | Oct. 1, 2013Fish food among coral reefs is on the decline, according to a study recently conducted by UF researchers, and it could affect the supply of fish meat.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
That expired milk in the back of your fridge may not be bad to drink after all
By Lauren Adamson | Sep. 25, 2013If only our food could talk, then there would be no confusion about what was still OK to eat or what should be thrown out. But of course, talking tomatoes would lead to a lot of general confusion and conflicted vegetarians.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
National obsession with cheese is a disgusting problem
Sep. 24, 2013Our national obsession with all things cheese — from pizza to Easy Mac to the yellow stuff on stadium nachos that forms a skin when not eaten right away — has finally caught up with us. On Tuesday, the Center for Science in the Public Interest published a report card grading Americans on their eating habits. In the area of dairy, we scored an abysmal C-.
NEWS
The Jones B-Side: cool atmosphere, great food
By Kai Su | Sep. 23, 2013The Jones B-side is the perfect destination for a relaxed, yet trendy meal downtown. The atmosphere is great for a casual date, or just a dinner with friends.
NEWS
So you think you can vegan?
By Krystalle Pinilla | Sep. 17, 2013Opting for a vegan lifestyle can be a difficult step to take. It’s not one of those decisions you can make and forget about—like picking what kind of juice compliments your breakfast better.
METRO
UN study says one-third of all food goes to waste
By Elizabeth Brown | Sep. 16, 2013Alex Payne said he stood shocked and upset when he saw a hardly eaten burger being thrown away at the Fresh Food Company.
METRO
Olive Garden adding to menu in hopes of attracting more millennials
By Alex Harris | Sep. 16, 2013The home of never-ending soup and salad is aiming to attract more millennial customers with tapas.
NEWS
A lesson in trust, as taught by Pinterest
By Trew Benishek | Sep. 16, 2013Have you ever been involved in something that you knew would prove to be disastrous in multiple facets of your life, yet you continued to do it anyway?
