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Kale pictured at the Safeway on Rural Road and Broadway Road on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016.

Health food trends for 2016: lentils, vinegar, insects?

As health food trends become more and more popular, professionals from the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion make predictions about what will be big in 2016.

By Isabella Castillo | January 11, 2016

The Craft Beer Hop Stop in Phoenix sells a variety of beers.

Hop Stop offers cheap craft from wide selection

The small store is packed with common favorites and interesting brews.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | November 22, 2015

Short Leash expands hot dog, doughnut empire with new Central Avenue store

Short Leash has been a staple of local foodie culture since its first food truck hit the streets of Phoenix six years ago.

By Skylar Mason | November 19, 2015

Taco Shack opens on University, bringing 'Arizona-style' Mexican food to Tempe

Taco Shack opened Oct. 17 on the corner of University Dr. and McKemy St., just minutes away from the Tempe campus and with a menu straight from college student heaven.

By Skylar Mason | November 1, 2015

Cortez Coffee Company makes a unique debut to Tempe's coffee shop scene

Longtime roaster Cortez Coffee Company hits the coffee shop scene with its innovative caffeine creations and live music.

By Isabella Castillo | October 29, 2015

We asked six international students where they liked to eat to remind them of home

We asked six international students on ASU's Tempe campus about some of their favorite places to eat when they're craving a taste of home.

By Celina Jimenez | October 20, 2015

Bragg’s Factory Diner manager Emily Spetino works on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015. The restaurant will close on Sunday, Oct. 4.

It's a sad day for vegans: Bragg's Factory Diner announces its doors will be closing this weekend

Bragg's Factory Diner, a locally-owned vegan restaurant and bakery, closes its doors after Sunday Oct. 4.

By Skylar Mason | September 30, 2015

10 pumpkin spice flavored items the world doesn't need

Pumpkin spice and not everything nice.

By Ryan Santistevan | September 30, 2015

Hazelrock seeks to join the friendly coffee community in Tempe

Hazelrock Coffee + Sweets is not concerned about competing with nearby coffeehouses.

By Isabella Castillo | September 29, 2015

A healthy living sign greets customers as they enter the Vegan House on Adams and Central Street in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015.

5 restaurants near all four ASU campuses for vegan, vegetarian Sun Devils

For vegan and vegetarian students, living at college can be a challenge. Here are five restaurants close to campus with healthy, delicious vegan/vegetarian food.

By Skylar Mason | September 18, 2015

Secret Diner: At FEZ, you don't have to be a king to get a burger how you want it

FEZ Restaurant and Bar in downtown Phoenix offers one of the best burgers in town.

By Ruby Ramirez | September 15, 2015

Oasis brings authentic Yemeni cuisine to Tempe

A sprawling menu and friendly staff are the main draws to the restaurant.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | September 15, 2015

Fruit is a classic staple in a healthy diet and makes an easy snack for students on the go. Photo by Noemi Gonzalez

15 ways to stay healthy and avoid the 'Freshman 15'

Welcome to college, freshmen. You are free from your parents and are taking the first steps to becoming an independent adult.

By Andrew Nicla | September 9, 2015

The first Pei Wei on a college campus opens up at the Memorial Union

The restaurant in the MU will be the first with a "grab & go" counter, and its selection consists of items such as spicy mango chicken wraps, orange ginger edamame and Asian chopped chicken salad.

By Ryan Santistevan | August 19, 2015