Dining
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Food truck rally returns to downtown
Mobile vendors will pull into the High Dive parking lot Saturday night as Gainesville's original food truck rally returns to downtown.
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Pollo Tropical hiring for new location
The eatery has more than 50 openings for cashiers, food expediters, line cooks and grill masters.
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Restaurants: Baci Ristorante offers an Italian wedding every day
Updates on Gainesville restaurants, including Wahoo Seafood Grill, Baci Ristorante and Pita Republic.
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Chomps opens, Red Robin opens soon and Yearling is for sale
Updates on Gainesville-area restaurants Chomps Sports Grill, Red Robin and The Yearling.
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Cedar Key Seafood Festival returns with food, crafts and fun
The 43rd Annual Seafood Festival is planned for Saturday and Sunday in the town about one hour west of Gainesville.
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Joe’s Place closes, downtown Blue Water Bay changes name, GrubStubs starts up
A roundup of changes to local restaurants and eateries.
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Bombay, Firefly, Chuy’s lead list of restaurant openings
Also, O!O Tapas and Tinis has a new look and a new menu with lower prices, and Newberry’s Backyard Bar-B-Q has new owners
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Halloumi: What it is and how to use it
You'll probably feel pretty stupid calling it “squeaky cheese,” but as soon as you take a bite you'll understand why it makes sense.
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A hamburger for Dad so good it seems bad for him
Dads love grilling. Dad's love burgers. Trouble is, good burgers don't always love Dad back.
Food & Dining Events
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Event: High Heels & Hot Wheels First Friday at Downtown Gainesville, Fri, Jun 7 5:00p
Roll into downtown and rev your engines with friends during High Heels and Hot Wheels First Friday! Check out all this First Friday has to offer including: -A car show with classic automobiles -Plenty of photo opportunities with your favorite classic rides featured by Gainesville Z Club and…
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Event: Grape Stompin'® 2013 at Bo Diddley Community Plaza, Sat, Aug 24 1:00p
Enjoy the Grape Stomping festival at the Bo Diddly Community Plaza along with wine tastings and food pairing tours at all of your favorite downtown establishments! Live music, carriage rides, grape stomping contests and even participate in the Lucille Ball look-alike contest. Come join us downtown…
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Event: GainesVegas First Friday at Downtown Gainesville, Fri, Jul 5 5:00p
Enjoy a night of lighthearted Vegas-themed fun as downtown Gainesville transform into Gainesvegas First Friday! Join us for activities including: - Family friendly casino with a variety of parlor games - A giant silent auction with tons of great prizes - An Elvis look-a-like costume contest -…
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Event: Dog Days of Summer First Friday at Downtown Gainesville, Fri, Aug 2 5:00p
Bring your friendly pooches to our list of pet friendly venues where you will receive exclusive paw perks and mingle with the rest of our canine community! Dog Activities to participate in: -Dog Photo Booth -Dog Art -Dog Superlatives -Free Dog treats and Dog Ice Cream with VIP Band Enter your dog…
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Event: CEO/Community Leader Breakfast at Gainesville Country Club, Fri, Jun 14 7:30a
Join fellow CEOs and community leaders at the 2013 CEO/Community Leader breakfast hosted by United Way of North Central Florida and sponsored by Gateway Bank and our Academy Sponsors. When: Friday, June 14 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Where: Gainesville Country Club 7300 SW 35 Way Gainesville, FL 32608 Thanks…