Celebrating 200 Years

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Food columnist Hailey Craver reviews uptown staple, Fiesta Chara.

One last margarita tower at Fiesta Charra

Fiesta Charra is one of Oxford’s most popular spots. Chances are you’ve been there at least once. Maybe it was for a margarita tower during your Miami experience, or maybe you remember the endless Yik Yak rumors about police raids. As my time here comes to an end, my friends and I wanted to go back just one last time.


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Horses and carriages at the Oxford Street Fair on High Street, circa 1913.
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From 200 years ago to today: The evolution of Oxford restaurants

Oxford is constantly welcoming new restaurants. Between Ohana Island Grille, Sushi King andPaseano’s Pasta House, we seem to have it all. But there was a time when there were no coffee shops or late-night pizza spots. Historical information about these early buildings and businesses comes from records compiled by the Oxford Historic and Architectural Preservation Commission.


Food Columnist Hailey Craver visited Italy and ranked her favorite Italian restaurants.
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My 5 top eats in Florence, Italy

This past J-Term, I had the privilege to travel to Florence, Italy, through the Department of English. The 21 days I lived in Florence were filled with pasta, pizza, bread, wine and olive oil. I kept a record of my favorite restaurants and the must-get dishes I enjoyed.


TMS food columnist Hailey Craver visited Bello Woodfired Pizza Studio.
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Hello, Bello!

Bello Wood Fired Pizza is a charming pizzeria and taproom located on High Street next to Graeter’s Ice Cream. They are most well-known for their authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, all made in a wood-fired oven that sits right in the center of the restaurant.


Customers stand in line at Bagel & Deli.
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Bagel & Deli: Miami’s local staple since 1975

Opened in 1975, Bagel & Deli has an expansive menu of over 90 creative bagel combinations. This menu is arguably the biggest draw of the restaurant. From custom orders like the “Lottery,” where the workers choose your bagel toppings for you, to the “Crunch and Munch,” Bagel & Deli has something for everyone.


Food columnist Hailey Craver visited the famous Din Tai Fung.
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Does Din Tai Fung live up to its TikTok hype?

Din Tai Fung (DTF) has risen to international fame, thanks in part to its viral popularity on TikTok. The restaurant is best known for its delicate xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and other dim sum specialties. Din Tai Fung has locations in just seven states — New York, California, Washington, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada — and other international locations. Over fall break, I had the chance to visit its Las Vegas location.


Culture writer Maria Buzogany shares recipes to spice up your morning coffee.
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Seasonal, simple syrup recipes

Channel your inner barista this fall season with five cozy autumnal simple syrups that blend perfectly well with lattes, chai tea, matcha or drizzled over two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.Instead of draining your declining dollars at Starbucks by mid-October, bring the coffeehouse to your dorm or apartment with these affordable syrups, which are packed with warm, rich and flavorful spices and aromas.


Food columnist Hailey Craver reviews the local Italian restaurant, Sorriso.
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Great vibe, forgettable food: Sorriso review

When you walk into Sorriso, you’re welcomed in by a cozy, old-school atmosphere. Jazz music hums in the background and classic black-and-white films play on the walls. It feels like the kind of spot you’d want to linger in on a quiet night out in Oxford. With such a great ambiance, I was hopeful the food would match it.


Antonia Lofaso visited Miami University on Sept. 29 as part of the school's lecture series.
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Antonia Lofaso talks burnout and single-motherhood in lecture series

Celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Antonia Lofaso might be known for winning TV cooking challenges, but she was once a single mom, simply hoping to land a job in a restaurant.Lofaso visited on behalf of the Miami University lecture series, which brings in celebrities to give a talk of their choosing a couple of times a semester.

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