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The best picnic foods to eat during the beautiful spring weather

By Grace Park | April 29, 2021

I recommend these diverse, easy-to-make, picnic-ready recipes to ensure a satisfying dining experience that can easily be made from any apartment, house or dorm.

In addition to Kenyon and Matisse who work the food truck full-time, The Yolk Shack has several other part-time student employees who are also members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

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The Yolk Shack is the newest addition to weekends on Mad Bowl

By Megan Matthis | April 23, 2021

The Yolk Shack is located at 159 Madison Lane. Updates and information about the business are posted on its Instagram page, @theyolkshack.

As a self-identified foodie with an acquired taste, I can say avocado toast should not be basic because it just might save your year.

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The avocado toast that saved my fourth year

By Madison McNamee | April 18, 2021

I am the type of person who gets excited for my meals, and that’s because I make them exciting. I prepared not just a simple avocado mash on bread, but rather something more extraordinary.

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Forget about meat with this crispy tofu salad

By Sadie Goodman | April 15, 2021

It feels like a lot of moving pieces, but each aspect of this lunch takes only a few minutes and tastes like you spent hours.

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Harvest table revamps Runk Dining Hall

By Yumi Kim | April 13, 2021

The evolution of the Runk Dining Hall, located near the Gooch-Dillard suites, has become the focal point of all first-year dining thanks to Harvest Table.

Get out of your cooking funk and make this delicious and quick chicken nuggets and sweet potato fries meal. Thank you, air fryer!

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Air fryer chicken nuggets and sweet potato fries — a simple and delicious meal

By Nicole Ryeom | April 5, 2021

One meal I keep coming back to is a healthier take on chicken nuggets and sweet potato fries that can be cooked in the air fryer in under 15 minutes.

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A foolproof matzo ball soup from my Grandma’s recipe book to you

By Sadie Goodman | March 31, 2021

This soup is easy to make, and it is sure to impress your friends and family with its ability to heal everything from the common cold to a broken heart.

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A simple guide to instant Korean noodles

By Grace Park | March 22, 2021

Not only are there a variety of ramens to choose from at very low costs, but there are also different toppings you can add to spice it up and take the flavor up to the next level.

Not only are the burritos cheap, but they are also huge and beyond tasty. I was absolutely stuffed as I finished mine, but every bite was worth it.

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Pico Wrap is a student-athlete favorite for burritos — and for good reason, too

By Madison McNamee | March 18, 2021

If you want to eat like a student-athlete, your first stop is Pico Wrap. If Tony Bennett loves it, then I guarantee you'll love it too.

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Bring the Italian bakery to your kitchen with a pan of focaccia bread

By Sadie Goodman | March 15, 2021

The opportunities to use this fluffy focaccia bread are endless.

This recipe may contain steps that look unfamiliar to you, but the resulting delicacy will definitely make your courage and efforts worthy!

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Create authentic Chinese food in your own kitchen with this traditional pancake recipe

By Chuyuan Lyu | March 12, 2021

This authentic Chinese staple — colloquially known as danbing (单饼), which translates to "single pancake" — is very versatile and can be paired with many different flavors.

I love how the account has provided me with the opportunity to discover how Charlottesville, much like Pittsburgh, has so much to offer in terms of the food scene.

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Running a #foodstagram in college

By Megan Matthis | March 9, 2021

"I see what this account can grow to be, business- and brand-wise, but I ultimately find that the best part of running this account is the joy it brings me."

The Dairy Market aims to “deliver a food market that will bring the celebration of food and beverage together under one roof” in this age of food connoisseurs.

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A trip to the Dairy Market is a must for Charlottesville foodies

By Megan Matthis | February 19, 2021

One of the perks of the food court style of Dairy Market is the fact that it provides the opportunity to create a meal of a wide range of cuisines.

Each family has their own unique way of making this traditional Korean cuisine, but most renditions will at least include kimchi and tofu.

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Traditional Korean staple soups to help you stay warm this winter

By Elise Kim and Grace Park | February 11, 2021

Whether it’s missing our favorite comfort foods or celebrating the Lunar New Year with family, we’ve decided to share a few recipes to cure both problems.

These bright and flavor-packed spring rolls are the perfect fix to take with you into the new semester

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Healthy and hearty recipes to beat your winter funk

By Sadie Goodman | January 29, 2021

This is the best time to experiment with new recipes and find new ways to incorporate all the healthy fruits and vegetables that our diets tend to sorely lack during the school year.

Grain-free, gluten-free and vegan, this granola is perfectly delicious on its own or can be used to top cereal or yogurt

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Essential snacks to bring back to U.Va.

By Grace Park | January 17, 2021

Although they won’t be able to replace a normal semester, hopefully, they will make a semester transition more fun.

The texture of the cake batter ice cream was just as soft and creamy as I remembered and had me contemplating if I should order more and have ice cream for dinner.

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The comfort of Moo Thru ice cream becomes more convenient than ever

By Madison McNamee | January 12, 2021

If you’re not from "NoVa" and have never had the opportunity to have Moo Thru, you’re in luck — Moo Thru is now available in Charlottesville at the new Dairy Market on Grady Avenue.

A charcuterie board is perfect for the holidays.

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A charcuterie board suitable for a cozy winter day

By Grace Park | December 14, 2020

To make your first socially distant Friendsgiving more enjoyable, I highly recommend making a charcuterie board.

The charred octopus came with two tentacles and was complimented with melted leeks, sour chili paste and little drops of preserved lime.

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Below the rooftop — a review of the Pink Grouse

By Megan Matthis | November 24, 2020

One of the most pleasant parts of our experiences was the design and setup of the restaurant itself.

Good Uncle delivers fresh, ready-to-go meals to your designated drop off spot.

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Good Uncle hopes to transform the food delivery system

By Grace Park | November 17, 2020

Good Uncle’s menu is versatile, as it is updated bi-weekly, and flexible to accommodate customers who have dietary preferences, including needing vegan and gluten-free food.

The best picnic foods to eat during the beautiful spring weather

The Yolk Shack is the newest addition to weekends on Mad Bowl

The avocado toast that saved my fourth year

Forget about meat with this crispy tofu salad

Harvest table revamps Runk Dining Hall

Air fryer chicken nuggets and sweet potato fries — a simple and delicious meal

A foolproof matzo ball soup from my Grandma’s recipe book to you

A simple guide to instant Korean noodles

Pico Wrap is a student-athlete favorite for burritos — and for good reason, too

Bring the Italian bakery to your kitchen with a pan of focaccia bread

Create authentic Chinese food in your own kitchen with this traditional pancake recipe

Running a #foodstagram in college

A trip to the Dairy Market is a must for Charlottesville foodies

Traditional Korean staple soups to help you stay warm this winter

Healthy and hearty recipes to beat your winter funk

Essential snacks to bring back to U.Va.

The comfort of Moo Thru ice cream becomes more convenient than ever

A charcuterie board suitable for a cozy winter day

Below the rooftop — a review of the Pink Grouse

Good Uncle hopes to transform the food delivery system

Governor Youngkin appoints four new members to the Board of Visitors

EDITORIAL: Virginia cannot move backwards — keep abortion legal

Robyn Hadley to serve as both Dean of Students and Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer

Three Virginia swimmers claim medals for the U.S. at FINA World Championships

Burglary reported to the CPD in 1400 block of Virginia Avenue

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Food-related CIOs plan to form food union

Governor Youngkin appoints four new members to the Board of Visitors

Robyn Hadley to serve as both Dean of Students and Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer

EDITORIAL: Virginia cannot move backwards — keep abortion legal

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