food

Three weeks after the reopening of the Eskenazi Museum of Art, the Luzetta and Del Newkirk Cafe and Gift Shop inside the museum will be closed for the remainder of the semester.

IU's Eskenazi Museum cafe closes for remainder of fall semester

Sep 15, 2020 8:00 pm

The museum's cafe is closing due to IU's COVID-19 guidelines.

The Plant Truck Project is a new initiative based in Bloomington and Ellettsville, Indiana, that aims to make plants, seeds, medicine and healthy food accessible to people that have historically been discriminated against and denied access to land and food.

The Plant Truck Project rolls into Bloomington, bringing vegetables and food justice

Sep 13, 2020 11:42 am

The new initiative works toward equitable access to food and land.

A slice of cheesecake sits on a table in front of a smoothie and sandwich Friday in Nat’s Bakery and Cafe. The bakery is located on the bottom level of Fountain Square Mall.

COLUMN: A new spot for cupcakes and cheesecake opens up in downtown Bloomington

Sep 7, 2020 8:38 pm

Hidden in a basement, Nat’s Bakery and Cafe offers beautiful, affordable treats.

Restaurant customers sit at tables Aug. 29 on Kirkwood Avenue. Kirkwood will remain closed for pedestrian traffic during the entire week for the remainder of the year, according to a press release from the City of Bloomington on Oct. 16.

Bloomington diners flock to closed Kirkwood Avenue

Aug 31, 2020 8:10 pm

Sections of the street are closed to cars on weekends through the end of September.

The window for the Brilliant Coffee Company is pictured Aug. 26 at 217 W. 6th St. The coffee shop serves crafted coffee beverages as well as gelato.

COLUMN: Gelato and intriguing drinks make Brilliant Coffee Company a welcome addition to downtown

Aug 26, 2020 7:14 pm

Spiked coffee and tropical flavors almost replace the lost vacations of 2020.

Dev Montanez has been baking cakes, donuts and other sweets in exchange for donations to mutual aid groups and other local organizations since March. Montanez has baked 25 cakes in exchange for donations so far, raising about $1,200 for organizations such as Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard and Black Lives Matter Bloomington.

Bloomington baker makes cakes in exchange for donations to mutual aid groups

Aug 23, 2020 12:35 pm

Dev Montanez donates their tips and direct payments to local organizations as well.

Nicci Keaton, owner of the Flying Pig, holds her daughter, Josephine, behind their stand Aug. 10, 2019, at the Owen County Farmers Market. Some local vendors have noticed increased sales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Local meat vendors saw more sales after large meat processing plants closed due to the coronavirus

May 14, 2020 6:46 pm

Smaller meat processors kept local meat production going.

The Village Pub is located at 206 N Walnut St. The restaurant is participating in Devour Bloomington runs from Feb. 24 - March 8 and will feature special menus at numerous restaurants.

Devour Bloomington returns for two weeks

Feb 25, 2020 8:52 pm

Diners can eat special meals at 19 different locations around Bloomington.

A box of linguine pasta and a package of grape tomatoes sits on the counter of an off-campus apartment in Bloomington.

Cooking with less cash: 3 budget recipes for college students

Jan 30, 2020 4:17 pm

You can easily cook an egg in your dorm using a microwave.

The Asian Culture Center is located on 10th Street. Students can make bao at 4 p.m. Nov. 8 as part of the culture center’s “Make Friends, Make Bao” event.

Asian Culture Center invites freshmen to make bao, meet new people

Nov 5, 2019 5:49 pm

Bao is a signature Chinese dish that comes in different variations.

Tingting Wu, a Jacobs School of Music piano instructor, smells a flower at Big Red Eats Green, an event held Sept. 19 organized by IU Office of Sustainability at the Conrad Prebys Amphitheater at Bryan House. The festival featured five local vendors including Fisher Farms, which supplies most of the meat for campus, and Heartland Family Farm, which provides produce for IU.

Big Red Eats Green celebrates sustainable, locally sourced food

Sep 19, 2019 6:03 pm

The annual festival featured local vendors and organizations discussing sustainable food.

A sign sits outside Feb. 25 at Brothers Bar and Grill. Brothers, among other bars, has daily deals and specials people can take advantage of.

A day-by-day guide to drink deals at Bloomington bars

Feb 26, 2019 6:47 pm

Many drinks are sold for less than $5 on weeknights.

Sobon, a Korean restaurant, is located on Tenth Street. Sobon will stay open during the construction in the lot next to the restaurant.

REVIEW: Sobon offers comforting Korean food to get you through the cold weather

Jan 16, 2019 8:25 pm

Head to Sobon to enjoy your favorite classic Korean dishes without going off campus.

A glass of beer sits on a table in Upland Brewing Company. The restaurant announced its 2019 beer lineup on Jan. 9, including two new IPAs and a winter seasonal beer to be debuted later in the year.

Upland Brewing previews new winter seasonal beer in its lineup for 2019

Jan 14, 2019 5:14 pm

The brewery also announced the completion of a new canning line and beer formats.

The Owlery Restaurant is a vegetarian restaurant in downtown Bloomington.

REVIEW: Poutine, pierogies and more served at the Owlery Restaurant

Jan 9, 2019 5:13 pm

Located at the heart of Bloomington, this restaurant serves vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Turkuaz Cafe is located at 301 E Third St.

COLUMN: Top three Bloomington dishes that were missed over winter break

Jan 3, 2019 8:47 pm

Columnist Varda He lists three Bloomington foods she can't wait to start the semester with.

A plate of Fringlings sit on a table Nov. 29 at Falafels Middle Eastern Grill. The fries and onion rings in the basket are seasoned with a blend of middle eastern spices and are served with hummus.

COLUMN: A brief guide to some of Bloomington’s best fries

Dec 5, 2018 6:52 pm

All fries are good. Each kind is beautiful in its own way.

According to the Spruce Eats, eggnog most likely originated in Europe. Medieval monks were known to drink a warm ale punch mixed with eggs and figs called “posset” in the 13th century.

COLUMN: Christmas foods are rich in history, full of joy

Nov 25, 2018 4:10 pm

Take a brief stroll down memory lane with three staple Christmas specialties.

COLUMN: An easy rice recipe for a busy day

Nov 8, 2018 10:39 pm

It is important to make good meals in the midst of our busy schedules.

The Runcible Spoon is now decorated with fall decor. The Runcible Spoon is a Bloomington restaurant located on 412 E. Sixth St.

COLUMN: No, the Runcible Spoon is not overrated

Nov 8, 2018 6:43 pm

The iconic Bloomington restaurant would always remain a quirky getaway, providing quality meals for residents and students alike.