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Mother-daughter duo creates AU dining family

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | November 7

For over a decade, Ayşe and Zeynep Bilgili have been touching the lives of every student who walks through Au Bon Pain and Panda Express, building a tight-knit family that weaves throughout Auburn history.

'There are hungry people out here'

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | September 6

James Newton, 66, has made it his personal mission to ensure people in east Alabama don't go hungry during the pandemic by volunteering at the East Alabama Food Bank.

Batter Cookie Dough set to join Midtown

By Sabina Crisitello | Assistant Culture Editor | September 2

Batter Cookie Dough, an edible cookie dough shop originally founded in Atlanta, will be opening a new location in Midtown this coming fall.

New dining hall opens with eight food stations

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 15

The Edge at Central Dining, located near the Stadium Parking Deck and Parker Hall, is Campus Dining’s newest facility. The 48,000-square foot space can hold up to 800 people depending on social distancing requirements, and it is able to serve 3,000 people each day during lunch hours.

Auburn University holds summer culinary classes

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | June 7

"Date Night" will be just one of several summer culinary classes offered through the College of Human Sciences at Auburn University on June 10 from 5 to 9 p.m, led by Chef Ana Plana. 

Little Free Pantry brings communities together through food

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | April 29

Little Free Pantry began with one person in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and has since grown around the world with one such pantry established in downtown Opelika.

Red Clay Brewing Company hosts Fork and Pint

By Becca Benner | Culture Writer | April 22

Fork and Pint is a culinary series where different chefs come in and showcase their food. The series is inspired by Red Clay Brewing Company's other regularly scheduled events like tap takeovers and beer dinners. 

Campus dining introduces Late Night Food Trucks

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | April 9

Auburn students can visit food trucks from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. for a late-night meal for the next three weekends.

Whataburger headed to Toomer's Corner

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | April 8

On Thursday, Whataburger announced that it will be opening a new location at Toomer's Corner, according to reporting by Atlanta Tomorrow's News Daily.

Campus dining to usher in new dining hall, meal plans

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | March 24

Students can expect several new updates to dining throughout 2021, such as a late-night food truck this semester, revised meal plans next academic year and most notably The Edge at Central Dining hall in the fall.

The Grazer Co. brings charcuterie boards to Auburn

By Becca Benner | Culture Writer | March 20

The Grazer Co. is a charcuterie business that opened on Opelika Road where they offer charcuterie boards to order and host workshops for people to make their own. 

Plant Based Plainsman cultivates Auburn's vegans, vegetarians

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | March 13

Jean Gannett, senior in art studies, started the Plant-Based Plainsman in her sophomore year to represent students with vegan, vegetarian and similar diets on campus.

Mo'Bay Beignet Co. welcomes first guests to Auburn location

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 5

The new Mo’Bay Beignet Co. location in Auburn had its grand opening on Friday at 7:30 a.m. This is Mo’Bay’s first location outside Mobile, where the shop got its start.

Quarantine brings people to the kitchen

By Collins Keith | Podcast Editor | March 3

Quarantine gave people the time to self reflect and to learn new skills. One way students have escaped boredom and saved money during quarantine was by cooking.

Breweries bring new life to Opelika

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | February 22

Opelika has become something of a brewing and distilling hub within the past 10 years. Owners and staff of the city’s alcohol-producing businesses say Opelika has allowed them to turn their hobbies into full-time careers.

Demand for oat milk rises at local coffee shops

By Maggie Horton | Lifestyle Writer | February 9

Coffee shops explain why oat milk has gained in popularity along with some of its pros and cons.

Benefits of making coffee before leaving the house

By Abby Winskowicz | Lifestyle Writer | February 5

Students explain the benefits of making coffee at home along with tips on how to do so.

Lupton Hall to feature nutrition resource center

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | February 4

The nutrition research center was first conceived by SGA President Ada Ruth Huntley, senior in global studies, in conjunction with Campus Dining to provide aid for food-insecure students.