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Food Review

Orders of pulled pork, sweet potato waffle fries and collard greens at The Bearded Pig’s Jax Beach location.

Leckie’s Lucky Five: A top-five of Jacksonville’s culinary scene

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Dec 11, 2024

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OPINION: Traditional Thanksgiving foods: starter or benchwarmer?

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern Nov 25, 2024

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Check it or Chuck it: Barbecue Boogaloo

Check it or Chuck it: Barbecue Boogaloo

Ethan Leckie, Enterprise Editor Jun 4, 2024

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Check it or Chuck it: Fresh-Mex & Co., a margarita mecca

Check it or Chuck it: Fresh-Mex & Co., a margarita mecca

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor Apr 12, 2024
To no one’s surprise, college is a stressful time. According to the American Institute of Stress, eight in 10 college students experience “frequent bouts of stress.” Another study done by student marketing firm Dig In in 2020 found that more than 42% of university students had psychological issues where they felt they needed “professional help.”
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Check it or Chuck it: Mayday sticks the sweet landing

Check it or Chuck it: Mayday sticks the sweet landing

Ethan Leckie, Opinons Editor Mar 7, 2024
Good day, everyone. This is your captain speaking. On behalf of Spinnaker, I am pleased to welcome you aboard Flight Number Five with service to Mayday Ice Cream in St. Johns Town Center.
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The spread, in all its glory. (Ethan Leckie)

BDubs BOGO Boneless Thursdays: Great deal, spotty service

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor Feb 8, 2024
Hey everybody, welcome back to another edition of Check It or Chuck It. Today, we’re going to do a quick 180. Instead of covering a one-of-a-kind restaurant, we’re switching gears to an establishment that’s one-of-many: Buffalo Wild Wings. In particular, their now-famous bargain, BOGO Boneless Thursdays.
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This beefy beacon has guided many customers to gastric nirvana for nearly 60 years. (Ethan Leckie)

Check it or Chuck it: Meet Beefy King, an Orlando institution

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor Jan 10, 2024
Hey, y’all. I hope all is well and that winter break was good for you. To ring in the new year with another review, here are my two cents on an Orlando staple I visited during the break: Beefy King.
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All entrees at JaxSpice are served family style, so be sure to bring your friends and family, or be prepared for leftovers.

JaxSpice: Big flavor, bigger prices

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor Nov 8, 2023
Don’t worry, y’all- I’m back! I’ve had plenty of time to prepare my palate (and wallet) for a place I’ve been particularly excited about—JaxSpice.
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The Luffy Meal is a feast fit for the king of the pirates.

Check it or Chuck it: Koushinryou brings Japanese spice to Jacksonville

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor Oct 8, 2023
Konnichiwa! Welcome to the first of many more articles for my new food review column, Check It Or Chuck It. I recently visited Koushinryou - Curry and Sando, a Japanese curry house serving up authentic katsu and curry dishes. Located off Beach Blvd, Koushinryou is close enough for students to grab a post-class lunch or unwind after a long study session.
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