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Hattie B's Hot Chicken to open in Auburn summer 2026

A flavorful new arrival will soon make its way to Auburn. Nashville-based Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is officially set to join the lineup of downtown Auburn shops and restaurants in summer 2026. The location will open at 121 N. College St. and will bring a fresh and renewed purpose to the former historic Tiger Theatre.


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Auburn Campus Dining adapts to students' wants

When it comes to the college student experience, it is safe to say that food is a huge part of it. Auburn University has a variety of options, from dining halls like The Edge to on-campus chain restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Panda Express. However, despite the positives, students and staff alike feel like Auburn's dining options have room for improvement.

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Fall dorm recipes for and by Auburn students

When the temperature drops to a crisp breeze and the season starts to change, so does one’s palette. Hot lattes and warm drinks are now the most ordered off the coffee shops' menus, and iced drinks are drifting back into popularity for August and September. With more time inside during the colder seasons, novelties and new recipes tend to become a trend in the dorms.

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Hors d’oeuvres of history: A cultural cookbook from the Auburn History Club

Many customs, especially culinary ones, are valued within cultures because food often unites people together. Most people don’t think about the history behind their food, but the History Club at Auburn University, along with the Lee County Historical Society, is working to change that. The organizations are creating a cookbook with southern recipes, with information about their true origins, to bring awareness to the underrepresented groups that formed southern culinary culture.

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PLAINSMAN'S CHOICE | Best coffee: Thrive Here @Auburn

Near Samford Lawn, Auburn students and local coffee lovers line up to visit Thrive Here @Auburn. The small local coffee shop is beloved for its diverse menu, friendly student staff and ability to accept Tiger Card dining dollars as payment. House favorite menu items include a vanilla cardamom latte, matcha and pour over. 

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PLAINSMAN'S CHOICE | Best food

Auburn is filled with many different restaurants, ranging from local gems to chain restaurants that are universally loved. The following restaurants are the top picks for The Auburn Plainsman’s food categories.

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Auburn chefs blend cultures in "Fusion Flavors" showcase

On Feb. 17, the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management hosted a four-course, wine-paired dinner titled “Fusion Flavors: Thai-Italian Auburn Chef Showcase.” Held at the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, the showcase featured Executive Chef Eric Rivera and Auburn University hospitality alumna Natasha Whitt. 

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Battle of the Beverage: A culinary competition

On Oct. 16, the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center hosted Battle of the Beverage. The event featured a wine versus beer competition to determine the best pairing for a gourmet menu. Guests enjoyed a three-course meal prepared by culinary students and had the opportunity to learn about flavor combinations from industry experts.