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Food columnist Hailey Craver visited Oxford's Sushi King.

Is Sushi King the King of Sushi?

Nestled on High Street between Insomnia Cookies and Salon Signature, Sushi King is a go-to spot for both students and locals craving something beyond the usual Oxford bar fare. It’s known for its half-price rolls at the start of the week, expansive Japanese-inspired menu and casual ambiance.But, does it live up to the hype or fall short?


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Calendula, a new Mexican restaurant, has opened in Oxford.
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New Mexican restaurant in Oxford offers an upscale — yet bland — dining experience

A few weeks ago, everyone started talking about Calendula, the newest restaurant in Uptown Oxford. Being new to campus, I had friends telling me this was a huge deal.  After a busy week of events, I headed to Calendula on a Friday evening and was met with an hour to an hour-and-a-half wait. It seemed the rest of Oxford was as excited to try the newest restaurant in town as I was. Unfortunately, I was too hungry to wait and went elsewhere for dinner.


Calendula, a new Mexican restaurant, has opened in Oxford.
FOOD

New Mexican restaurant in Oxford offers an upscale — yet bland — dining experience

A few weeks ago, everyone started talking about Calendula, the newest restaurant in Uptown Oxford. Being new to campus, I had friends telling me this was a huge deal.  After a busy week of events, I headed to Calendula on a Friday evening and was met with an hour to an hour-and-a-half wait. It seemed the rest of Oxford was as excited to try the newest restaurant in town as I was. Unfortunately, I was too hungry to wait and went elsewhere for dinner.


Kofenya is perfect to catch up with friends or work on homework.
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What to do in Oxford: food and drink

At a glance, Oxford may not seem like much more than a small college town. Beneath the surface, however, the brick-covered streets have a variety of options, especially when it comes to food and drinks, making it an ideal place to grab a nice meal or a late-night treat.


Dietetic interns and volunteers help organize and fill orders for the Culinary Nutrition Depot Food Pick List.
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Free Food Pick List Program relieves financial stress for students

In 2021, the Student Success Center approached Nancy Parkinson and the Miami University nutrition department about starting a food pantry. The Culinary Nutrition Depot Food Pick List, run by Parkinson and nutrition students, offers free meal fundamentals and small kitchen equipment for any enrolled Miami student.


The finished product
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How to make the perfect hamburger

Frequent articles in The Miami Student this semester have documented unsuccessful attempts at cooking. May is National Hamburger Month, so it is the perfect time to learn the proper way to cook a burger at home that is tastier and healthier than fast-food options. 


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