Category: Food

Economic Crunch, Food

Eggplant a welcome surprise in restaurant’s Pad Thai dish

Julieta Hernandez

Julieta Hernandez jhernandez@foghornnews.com Bamboo Garden is one of Corpus Christi’s signature Asian food spots. Located conveniently on Airline Road, the restaurant specializes in Chinese and Vietnamese dishes and has a wide variety of classic and complex dishes to choose from — including vegetarian and vegan options. Walking in with my colleague, we were greeted immediately. Bamboo Garden has been open In Promenade Plaza for several years, so the restaurant often is pretty lively and bustling with regulars. However, the restaurant is big enough that we were able to be seated and enjoy our meal in a secluded booth with no…

Food, Health

This year, make it a vegan wonderland

Julieta Hernandez

Julieta Hernandez jhernandez@foghornnews.com Herbivore Holiday Recipes Ah, the holidays. No matter which ones you celebrate, there’s only one thing on everyone’s mind: the homemade, traditional meals. One thing that’s not — the herbivores. With a vegan or vegetarian at the dinner table, the turducken or beef tamales may be a pass. “My aunt will be like, ‘What’s that? That’s not food! Where’s the meat?’” said Del Mar student Cody Benavides, who is entering a third holiday season as a vegan. With veganism and vegetarianism growing specifically among the younger generation, more questions are being raised along the lines of: What…

Economic Crunch, Entertainment, Food

Old fashioned country food at a great price

Jonathan Garcia

Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com When I arrived at Andy’s Kitchen on the southside, the place looked a bit small. I wondered how this little building could seat many people. When I stepped inside, I saw it wasn’t as small as I made it out to be. It had a nice old country-style feel. I went for breakfast and was immediately seated by a nice waitress. I ordered some coffee while I browsed what they had to eat, of which there was no shortage. They serve breakfast all day and they have your regular country breakfast as well as Mexican entrees. I…

Campus, Food

DMC Pepsi sign deal

Mark Young

Students may notice a few changes in Campus Dining this semester, especially the new fountain drink machines. The machines, as well as the new decor, are part of a more than half-million-dollar deal Del Mar College signed with Pepsi Cola Co. and Sunrise Vending. The deal runs through April 30, 2019. David Dávila, director of purchasing for DMC, said deal differs from previous ones by having more exclusivity. “We looked at all the offers we had and found that Pepsi would be the most beneficial for the campus,” Dávila said. The money from the deal will go toward a variety…

Food, Health

How small changes can help you achieve a healthier lifestyle

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Nomaan Khan nkhan@foghornnews.com While college students aren’t typically nutrition gurus, they can still implement simple changes into their diets and routines that will enhance their energy, focus and overall well-being. For many, the health boost may be just what they need after the week of excess known as spring break. Israel Villanueva, head culinary instructor at Del Mar College, said diet can affect grades. “You’ve got to eat fresh and healthy if you want to succeed in school,” Villanueva said. “It’s vital you do all you can to improve and educate yourself as a student. Your education is what will…