Food Truck Underground

October 6, 2016

Reading Time: 2 minutes In Utah, Food truck popularity is on the rise. Dozens of food trucks are seen around town and have become a staple at community events. The trucks provide easy access to a wide variety of food and drink, ranging from burgers to Taiwanese bubble tea. In 2014, Food Truck Underground was created in an effort […]

Quality Tacos in Utah County

September 1, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes 180 Tacos and Oteo Yvonne Wu & Marina Lukowski | Staff Writers Photo Illustration by Olivia McLaughlin   Tacos are a popular food for people living in Utah Valley. It comes as no surprise that such good establishments have arisen like 180 Tacos and Oteo. Although both offer a different experience and ambiance, they share […]

Chef Troy Wilson & UVU’s Restaurant Forte

August 19, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Photo by Carrie Laudie Lee Thomas Lifestyle Editor   Chef Troy Wilson, a third generation chef, has been a Culinary Instructor at UVU for 15 years this August. He has been running the seemingly under-publicized, but always packed, UVU Restaurant Forte (previously known as Greg’s) with a team of students ever since.   Born and […]

A Brief History of Diet Trends

August 19, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes A Brief History of Diet Trends Exploring the Problems with our Modern Food Culture Lee Thomas Lifestyle Editor   Because there are thousands of theories on what constitutes a balanced diet, it can be hard to decide which outlook to subscribe to. A basic knowledge of modern food trends helps aid in the decision-making process. […]

Life of a deaf student

February 18, 2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes Although vending machines prove to be a convenience the majority of the time, they definitely have their moments of disappointment.

For the health of it

February 11, 2013

Reading Time: 3 minutes Even though the winter months can be cold and depressing, happiness can be found in delicious, healthy food.

A vegan Thanksgiving

November 19, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes While a vegan Thanksgiving may lack a turkey, it makes up for it in creativity and flavor.

Contemporary Culture in Provo’s Newest Café

February 6, 2012

Reading Time: 3 minutes Even amidst the sawdust, the spirit of the café begins to shine through.   The floor isn’t yet installed, but hanging above the plywood is an exquisite, hand-blown chandelier of glass gourds and tendrils: a contemporary work by local artist, Treavor Holdman, representing the mix of traditional heritage and contemporary style the café blends together. […]

The best hot chocolate in Utah Valley

November 14, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Winter has arrived, and we’ve been forced into bundled layers, beckoning us to indulge in sweet treats and comfort drinks.   7-Eleven Various locations in Provo, UT. Everyone has those late night craves and cold chills, and there is one place always open to satisfy those needs. Zip over to the closest location and create […]

Sri Lankan and Singaporean food at The Banana Leaf

November 7, 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes Downtown Provo is recognized for many things – its assortment of shops, small-town yet metropolitan feel and its variety of restaurants.  The newest addition, The Banana Leaf, has a “One of these things is not like the other” vibe.   The bright yellow, green and red building has been getting a lot of attention since […]