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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Food and Drink

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Food Truck Feature: Mac Daddy’s

March 2, 2015

Nestled in the corner of West Campus’s Rancho Rio Eatery sits a food truck whose owner has reinvented a childhood food staple: macaroni and cheese. 

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Video: Gibroni’s Food Truck Feature

February 23, 2015

There are more than a thousand registered food trucks in Austin. Unlike restaurant chains, the majority of these mobile establishments were started by one person with a dream  and Gibroni’s Texitalican Kitchen is no exception. 

 

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Black Star Co-op Raises the Bar, Wages

February 23, 2015

When a customer walks into Black Star Co-op, at first it seems like any other beer and local food joint. After indulging in their meal, gulping down a nice ale and conversing with friends, customers get the check and realize what makes Black Star Co-op so unique. With over 3,000 co-owners and a no-tipping policy, Black Star’s business model helps set it apart from other restaurants in Austin.

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8 Dishes You Can Bring To Friendsgiving

November 26, 2014

As Thanksgiving approaches, a collective feeling of excitement grows among University of Texas at Austin students. Thanksgiving marks our first real break from class, even if it is only two days. While many students look forward to going home to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with their families, others will remain in Austin and celebrate with their friends. This practice has been dubbed Friendsgiving. 

ORANGE Reviews: Cajun Restaurant Evangeline Café

November 25, 2014

A blue neon “open” sign in the shape of Louisiana hangs in the window of Evangeline Café, representing what customers can find at the South Austin restaurant. Although the address says Brodie Lane, the Louisiana pride inside makes you wonder if you were secretly dropped off in the French Quarter.

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29 Fun, Healthy Ways To Use Coconut Oil

November 24, 2014

If you are the slightest bit interested in health and wellness, you have probably heard about the latest super food craze: coconut oil. It’s no secret that people are going nuts for coconuts, but why is this natural oil so popular? Well, it turns out this energy-boosting food can be used in multiple ways from cooking with it to rubbing it in your hair. 

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New App Hooks Students On Campus Deals

November 24, 2014

From checking the bus schedule to swiping right for your next date, mobile apps are making many aspects of our lives seemingly easier. Although some are designed for purely entertainment purposes, others can help us save time and money. With 25,000 downloads within the past year, Hooked has earned a spot as one of top apps among University of Texas at Austin students. Offering real-time deals from restaurants around campus, it comes as no surprise that students love Hooked.