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A day in the life of a student at the University of Georgia is nothing short of hectic. With long days and short breaks in between classes, it can be hard to make time to eat throughout the day. Luckily, UGA has sprinkled many restaurants, grab-n-go snack markets and cafes throughout campus to make your life a little easier.

The Mayflower Restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Athens, has been owned by the Vaughn family since 1963. This cash-only establishment serves “good, old southern food,” according to its website complete with grits, biscuits and hot cakes.

Taste Test: Mayflower Restaurant The Mayflower Restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Athens, has been owned by the Vaughn family since 1963. This cash-only establishment serves “good, old southern food,” according to its website complete

Eateries around Athens are preparing for grand openings, releasing summer menu items and hosting unique events. Check it all out in this week’s restaurant roundup.

Athens restaurant roundup: New restaurant locations, summer cocktails and more

Sitting in the heart of Normaltown, Athentic Brewing Company is more than simply a brewery. Its mission is clearly written out on its website: “celebrate their roots, enjoy the present and cultivate a beer community.”

Athentic Brewing: Normaltown’s “community brewery” Sitting in the heart of Normaltown, Athentic Brewing Company is more than simply a brewery. Its mission is clearly written out on its website: “celebrate their roots, enjoy the present

The National, located on West Hancock Avenue, is participating in Athens Restaurant Week. This Mediterranean-inspired restaurant is offering a lunch deal, a two-course meal for $15 per person, as well as a dinner deal, a three-course meal for $35. The lunch deal runs from July 12 to 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the dinner deal runs from July 10 to 15 from 5 to 9 p.m., according to the Visit Athens, GA website.

Athens Restaurant Week taste test: The National The National, located on West Hancock Avenue, is participating in Athens Restaurant Week. This Mediterranean-inspired restaurant is offering a lunch deal, a two-course meal for $15 per person, as well

The second day of the third annual Athens Restaurant Week began on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Restaurants and breweries throughout Athens are offering deals on two-course lunches, three-course dinners, beer flights and desserts between Monday, July 10, and Sunday, July 16.

PHOTOS: Athens Restaurant Week 2023: Dinner edition The second day of the third annual Athens Restaurant Week began on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Restaurants and breweries throughout Athens are offering deals on two-course lunches, three-course dinners, beer

Jittery Joe’s has been a staple of Athens ever since it was founded in downtown in 1994, making it a surefire spot to visit during Athen’s Restaurant Week, spanning from July 10 to 16. All nine locations are offering a 16 ounce iced coffee and a muffin of your choice for $5.

Athens Restaurant Week taste test: Jittery Joe's Coffee Jittery Joe’s has been a staple of Athens ever since it was founded in downtown in 1994, making it a surefire spot to visit during Athen’s Restaurant Week, spanning from

The first day of the third annual Athens Restaurant Week began on Monday, July 10, 2023. Restaurants and breweries throughout Athens are offering deals on two-course lunches, three-course dinners, beer flights and desserts between Monday, July 10, and Sunday, July 16.

PHOTOS: Athens Restaurant Week 2023: Lunch Edition The first day of the third annual Athens Restaurant Week began on Monday, July 10, 2023. Restaurants and breweries throughout Athens are offering deals on two-course lunches, three-course dinners, beer

Throughout July, various restaurants in Athens are closing for a short period of time. While some are undergoing renovations, others are in need of a summer vacation. Here are a few eateries around town that are temporarily closing, or have already closed, this summer.
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Summer snooze: Restaurants in Athens taking a break from business Throughout July, various restaurants in Athens are closing for a short period of time. While some are undergoing renovations, others are in need of a summer vacation. Here are a

July is officially around the corner. In preparation, restaurants around town are gearing up for July Fourth festivities and catering their menus, deals and specials toward the hot season ahead. Check it all out in this week's restaurant roundup.

Athens restaurant roundup: Beechwood welcoming La Parrilla, Fourth of July deals and more July is officially around the corner. In preparation, restaurants around town are gearing up for July Fourth festivities and catering their menus, deals and specials toward the hot season ahead.

With AthFest this weekend and the summer heating up, restaurants in Athens are keeping busy, hosting pop-ups, introducing menu items and holding special offers. Check it all out in this week's restaurant roundup.

Athens restaurant roundup: AthFest pop-ups, summer deals, fresh menu items and more With AthFest this weekend and the summer heating up, restaurants in Athens are keeping busy, hosting pop-ups, introducing menu items and holding special offers. Check it all out in this

The Mayflower Restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Athens, told Flagpole on Saturday it would be closing its doors. While the restaurant did not confirm a specific date, owner Ricky Vaughn said Mayflower “probably will not be open this fall.”

Mayflower Restaurant, the oldest eatery in Athens, to close The Mayflower Restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Athens, told Flagpole on Saturday it would be closing its doors.

Shaking up on-the-go nutrition in Athens.

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Shaking up on-the-go nutrition in Athens In recent years, multiple smoothie and juice bar shops have opened in Athens that focus on meal replacement shakes and other low-calorie, health-related drinks such as ‘loaded teas.’ These shops

Power Plants: Eating plant-based in Athens.

Power Plants: Eating plant-based in Athens Athens has a culture rooted in food and offers a variety of cuisines to vegetarians, vegans and omnivores alike. With the recent closing of The Grit on Prince Avenue and

Your Athens picnic with local goods from around town.

Here are 11 goods to pick up for the perfect spread.

Your Athens picnic with local goods from around town Here are 11 goods to pick up for the perfect spread.

The Georgia baseball team won 6-4 over Kennesaw State on Tuesday, April 4. Georgia led for the entire game, though Kennesaw State was never completely out of the contest.

Georgia baseball holds off Kennesaw State comeback with 6-4 victory

Pick up your FREE copy of our Peach Bowl issue at our office in Athens. We will be handing them out today and on Monday, Jan. 9. Additional copies available for a small donation.

How to get copies and front-page posters of The Red & Black's 2022 Peach Bowl issue Our special issue will be released on Thursday, Jan. 5. Here's information on how to get a copy of the issue, as well as updates on front-page posters.

Restaurants all around Athens are embracing vibrant autumnal flavors, and there’s no shortage of pumpkin-themed options.
Whether you're yearning for a latte to warm up from the chilly fall weather or a sweet treat to satisfy your Halloween sweet tooth, The Red & Black has got you covered with 12 fall-themed restaurant specials to check out this season.
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This year, we are asking our readers to vote on which Athens staples are your top choices. From best brunch to best trivia — we want to hear from you!
Voting closes Oct. 16. The winners will be published online and in print on Nov. 17. Cast your vote by clicking link here:
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Slater’s Steakhouse and Bar, an upcoming business venture of Jerry and Krista Slater of The Expat, will open in Athens’ Five Points neighborhood.

The restaurant will occupy the space on Lumpkin Street that once held Butcher & Vine and the original location of Five & Ten.

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On Sunday, Sept. 25, friends and neighbors gathered in the Triangle Plaza to celebrate Rashe Malcolm’s new solar panels. Malcolm’s venture's new efforts attracted a happy and eager crowd of friends, family members and community leaders to witness the unveiling of her new solar energy system.
Click the link to read more on the next step toward renewable energy in Athens.
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Restaurant Roundup!
Tune-in Tuesdays at Hendershot's, solar panel installation at Rashe’s Cuisine and fall menu items.
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University of Georgia alum George Hirsch Jr. and his mother, Carrie Hirsch, teamed up again to create a third published cookbook for a brand new demographic of college students: Vegetarians.
Here are some of the recipes featured in "The College Student's Vegetarian Cookbook". Click the link in for the full story.
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Cafe Racer currently serves its menu out of a trailer-style building in Oglethorpe County and a full-service food truck, but the business is bringing its famous coffee and doughnuts to West Broad Street at a bigger, permanent building soon.
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Looking for a place to get takeout for your tailgate this weekend? Click the link for 6 restaurants to cater or carry out your gameday grub.
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Restaurant Roundup!
Puma Yu’s opens, Georgia Champion Farmer Week and more! Click the link for this week's restaurant news.
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Rashe Cuisine's food truck and restaurant serves Jamaican-inspired dishes. These jerk chicken wings from owner Rashe Malcolm are a perfect tailgate dish or weekday dinner.
Try it out and let us know in the comments below!

Located on Washington Street in downtown Athens, Paloma Park has risen to popularity as a regular game day spot since its opening in 2021. With a jumbotron screen that displays the game, many locals flock to the restaurant each Saturday to cheer on the Bulldogs and take advantage of their diverse food and drink menu.
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Restaurant Roundup!
Student nights at Farm Burger, the Culinary Market returns and more! Click the link for this week’s roundup of restaurant news.
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