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OU market meals making a difference through Good Works

Thanks to Ohio University students who donate their leftover flex meals at university markets, struggling people in the Athens community have a little more to be thankful for.



The Pizza Goon – the man behind Athens’ favorite pizza and bread

John Gutekanst–”The Pizza Goon”– delivers some the best bread and pizza around. And he has a blast doing it.



Baking classes at Fluff a piece of cake

Every Wednesday night throughout the month of February, Fluff Bakery and Catering, a new Athens favorite, has been hosting in-house baking classes. The classes, which are open to all members of the community, cover the basics of cookies, cakes, pies, breads, decadent desserts and Fluff originals.



Valentines dinner for two: Recreate a Stephen’s dish for less

Valentine’s Day is all about showing that special someone how much you care. We all would love to be wined and dined, but when you are low on cash, dazzling dinner dates can leave your wallet empty and you feeling anything but the love.



Vegan cooking enjoyed by more than just vegans

The United Campus Ministry’s Tuesday night Vegan Cooking Workshops serve more than just food–and to more than just Vegans.



A perfect fit: Purple Chopstix is an Athens gem

If you haven’t heard of Purple Chopstix, it might be because they haven’t advertised in over 15 years. After years in the food business, owner Ed Fisher realized, “If your place isn’t good enough to survive on word of mouth, then it isn’t going to last.”



“Life is fun, Eat it up”

On opening day, the cupcakes, muffins and scones gleamed beneath immaculately clean glass counters at Fluff Bakery. Owner Jessica Kopelwitz glowed with the excitement of a kid on Christmas morning: her day had finally arrived, and with no sleep and lots of coffee, she opened her dream bakery.



Kiser’s BBQ Shack: Slow-cooked barbecue with a conscience

Nothing goes together quite like the summer heat and the smokin’ barbecue. The stress of the school year is slipping away and the rising temperatures make cooking outside a must. However, if you are worried about firing up your own grill, just head down to the Athens’ Mall and visit Kiser’s BBQ Shack for some great, all-American barbecue.



International Street Fair treats locals with foreign delicacies

The International Street Fair last Saturday transported students to the delicious sides of diversity through foreign food. From Court Street, the aroma of grilled meat and vegetables floated through town, enticing students and locals to peruse the International student’s stands.



Jana’s Soul Food Cafe: a delicious retreat

A few miles down the west side of the bike path there is a tasty treasure that few people know about. Step up to the wildflower-clad porch, and prepare to be transported to a utopia that is reminiscent of grandma’s kitchen – only cooler and stocked full of local and organic ingredients.