On the outside, Ally’s Comfort Café looks like your everyday greasy spoon. But once you walk in, you are greeted with the smell of pancakes on the griddle, Halloween decorations on every wall, and a waiter saying to seat yourself wherever you would like. The range in customers they serve is wide. With people coming […]
Tag: Food
Flight Deck’s New Menu; What’s Worth the Hype?
Shark Dining has upgraded a bunch since last year. There’s a lot of new options for students, plus the one price dining thing is pretty sweet. A personal favorite food spot of mine last year was Flight Deck. Their menu has upgraded a bit, so I wanted to try out a few newer items to […]
Convenience at your fingertips: apps that deliver
Online food-delivery platforms are expanding and becoming more and more convenient. They allow customers to order from a wide array of restaurants with a single tap of their mobile phone— from your couch, your bed or anywhere you desire. It is not just food related. There are also clothes shopping apps. Grubhub Grubhub is one […]
How to plan your singles party
For many couples, Valentine’s Day is a day filled with gifts and cute endeavors, while single people are forced to wallow in self-pity and watch said couples enjoy their romantic day on social media. This year, instead of ugly-crying in front of your television while “The Notebook” plays on loop, try doing something fun like […]
Sustainability Tip of the Week: Organic… or not?
These days, almost everything in the grocery store is offered in a conventional (meaning non-organic) and organic versions. However, buying all organic can become pricy, so it’s important to know which food items are best to purchase organic. After examining pesticide residue testing data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug […]
“Sponsor a Can” gathers 100+
The Pre-Health Council hosted “Sponsor a Can” food drive from Oct. 22 to Nov. 2 and donated all collected goods to the Pantry of Broward Inc., a charity organization that supports senior citizens’ needs.
Recipe of the week: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Recipe of the week!
To trans fat or not to trans fat: The argument against government regulation of food
On Dec. 27, 2008, the “Los Angeles Times” published an article written by Jerry Hirsch entitled “Stepping up to the plate for more food regulation.” Hirsch details the push by schools and local and state governments in the regulation of trans-fat and the mandate of nutritional facts labels.
Eat better, feel better: Go organic
With all the information available to the world today and especially to us college students, it should come as no surprise that eating genetically modified foods is about the equivalent of dining on deodorant.
Food trucks in So Flo hit the fast lane
Food Truck gatherings have become a thing to do here in South Florida. They’re kind of like the food court at the mall, only with a much better variety and real chefs. Best part, you don’t have to pick one place to eat. You can try something from each one. Have an appetizer at Miami Roasted Corn and a meal at Cheese Steak Gourmet and a smoothie at Smoothie Operator by JC without leaving the area. And if you have a picky eater in the group, send them off on their own while you shift into gear for an exciting culinary adventure.