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Call in the cavalry, the Athens yogurt war is in full swing
By now, you’ve probably seen the overflowing lines outside Yoforia at Five Points. Students weigh in on the yogurt battle of Athens.—Compiled by Kelly CorbettPro-Yoforia:“Yoforia has more choices too....
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Editors note: A lot of people like to think they know a thing or two about beer; those people haven’t met Zack Taylor. A self-professed beer master, check back every Wednesday to see which new beer the...
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There is no true way for me to express my love for “So Fresh & So Green, Green” by Terrapin that wouldn’t get me shunned by society.This beautiful beverage is of the India Pale Ale variety, a style...
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Athens welcomes healthy chain: Shop features student favorites
Approximately one year ago, a University student used social networking to bring a much loved California healthy grocery chain to the Athens market.Caitlin Sanders and her friends signed up at the...
View ArticleClipping coupons?
Curious about how to get good deals on food, drinks, haircuts and car washes here in Athens? The Red & Black rounded up these coupon websites and books so you can stay on a student’s budget and...
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drink up! Arrogant Bastard
This brutal-bitch-of-a-beer is brought to us by Stone Brewing Company, and for this we should get on all our knees and start praising.First impressions when poured into a glass are that this brew is...
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Take a shot and help Malawi
Dear Malawi: help is on the way.Earlier this fall, students in ECOL 3070 — Environment and Humans — decided they would work together to provide aid and assistance to the impoverished African country,...
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Trivia spots increase difficulty for competitors
We’ve all heard the phrase “put your money where your mouth is,” but with downtown’s growing trivia trend, putting your mouth to work could earn you some money.Locations such as Harry’s Pig Shop, Your...
View ArticleSouthern Tier takes over Aromas’ beer
Aromas Wine Bar will be taken over, and its staff couldn’t be more excited.“A takeover is when you invite a brewery to come into your establishment and literally take over the taps,” said Charlie...
View ArticleBlind wine tasting opens patrons’ eyes
Good wine doesn’t come cheap.For those over 21, however, Aromas is hosting a wine taste testing featuring eight wines from parent company Five Points Bottle Shop for only $10.The catch? The regions,...
View ArticleLocal restaurant explores ‘green’ methods
Traveling on Pulaski Street away from campus and downtown towards the train tracks leads to Gymnopedie, an intimate restaurant serving botanical cuisine located inside the Leathers Building.With items...
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25 YEARS OF SOUL: Weaver D’s remains a ‘staple’ in Athens
Dexter Weaver has spent 25 years watching downtown Athens blossom with high-rise apartments and parking decks.Weaver D’s celebrates its 25th anniversary by putting on a benefit show at the 40 Watt...
View Articlecaff up! July 7
Specialty coffees, teas and other local brews can provide a sweet buzz between classes for students looking for a boost. Athens boasts many cafes featuring cool drinks — some well-known and others...
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Special Trappeze Pub meals play up rare beers
Trappeze Pub will be hosting a Beer Dinner on July 19, which will feature vintage and unusual beers from Terrapin and Left Hand Breweries. PHOTO BY KRISTY DENSMORE Beer-lovers in Athens know that for...
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New frozen yogurt stores allow customers creativity
During the past years, frozen yogurt shops such as Yoguri and Yoforia have competed for the dessert enthusiast’s attentions. Now newcomer Menchie’s, which opened in mid-June, has thrown itself into the...
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Daily drinks, full meals for low budgets
Full meals for low budgets Can’t decide where to eat tonight? Take a look at some of the weekly food specials around town to see if your taste buds and wallet can agree on an eatery that satisfies them...
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COMING AND GOING: What’s here, and not, in Athens
During the summer Athens said goodbye to well-loved business and welcomed new ones. Find out what the new yogurt shop or French restaurant has to offer, but don’t expect the Border’s cafe to be...
View ArticleEat Up! — End-of-Summer Preview
High summer in Georgia brings lots of sun and heat, but also a variety of flavorful and rehydrating produce. Blueberries and tomatoes are classic, popular picks for summer dining. These particular...
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Eat Up! Heirloom serves tasty, local treats
Owned by a father-daugther team, new Chase Street restaurant Heirloom Cafe is on a mission to promote community by serving locally-grown foods. Heirloom Cafe is located off Chase Street, and was opened...
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Drink Up! — Fall Beer Special
The quickly-approaching fall semester means two great things: the temperature is getting cooler and beers are getting darker. St. Bernadus Wit Early fall beers have begun to hit the shelves too, though...
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