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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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.
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City Food Hall celebrates grand opening for first location in Gainesville
By Rachel Mish and Noor Sukkar | Sep. 3Located underneath The Standard at Gainesville, Gainesville City Food Hall serves as a public eatery, offering visitors unique cuisine from 10 local restaurants and small businesses.
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First look: The Eatery @ Broward Hall re-opens, and it’s almost twice the size
By Rachel Mish | Aug. 29The Eatery @ Broward Hall reopened its doors to students and Gainesville residents Aug. 22, almost doubling the hall’s original size and modifying its entire menu after an eight-month expansion project.
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Ave Roundtable: Gainesville’s best bars
By Carlos Alemany , Sabrina Castro and Noor Sukkar | Aug. 24To help you navigate, The Avenue’s summer staff compiled a list of our favorite places to grab a drink. From hidden gems to popular game-day getaways, these are the spots that keep us coming back, time and again.
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A Freshman’s Guide to Dining in Gainesville
By Noor Sukkar | Aug. 22Whether looking for a casual bite to eat, a study spot or a restaurant to grab drinks with friends, Gainesville offers freshmen an endless variety of options. With an expansive array of eateries, the food scene continues to boom with culinary fusion and ingenuity. Here’s a guide to six fan favorites and underrated restaurants for freshmen and Gainesville newcomers.
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Gainesville hunts for golden babies at The Top’s 24th anniversary event
By Ben Nielsen | July 15The Top filled with balloons July 13 as a crowd of people waited outside to be let in for the 24th anniversary of the restaurant’s opening.
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PrimoHoagies opened a Gainesville location in March, now hopes to attract college students
By Molly Seghi | Apr. 15PrimoHoagies, specializing in Philadelphia-style Italian sub sandwiches, hosted a grand opening of its Gainesville location at 211 S Main St. March 21. The event attracted hundreds of people with its opening day special where more than 250 customers indulged in a free hoagie.
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Gainesville mourns closure of gourmet chicken shop Birdie Box Sando
By Alexandra Burns | Apr. 15The opportunity to eat a dripping hot chicken sandwich in a light pink double-decker bus has come to an end. After three years in Gainesville, Birdie Box Sando, located at 2216 SW 13th St., announced April 2 it is permanently closing its doors in Gainesville. The closure was effective immediately following the announcement.
