top best restaurants in gainesville fl, i literally spend my days off eating out, I KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT GIVE ME A CHANCE

1. Nopal(mexican): But like mexican modern? Hidden gem idk why they would open THAT GOOD OF A RESTAURANT in the middle of nowhere but go and order the Scampi omfg and they have a corn creme brûlée omfg

2. Wahaha: Amazing place too, i always get the Pad see ew with beef OMFG so good, i need to expand on their menu but very worthy of your money to visit

3. RED RICE KITCHEN (asian fusion i think): THE BEST PLACE, i’ve tried almost the whole menu and they hit every single time, it’s crazy. The pho, curry, soups, noddles i literally cant get over it it’s almost like they put drugs on their foos bc i cant stop eating it and loving it (they dont put drugs in their foos just in case just good asf) Very worthy of your money, get the pho it’s like a warm hug

4. La tienda(mexican classic): For birria tacos yes this place, i dont love other types of tacos here bc they’re not cooked on the spot, the birria tho they are so they come out fresh just made, perfect ratio of cheese, beef and spice good asf

5. Chellys (veenzuelan): im venezuelan, and i can say this place is THE BEST VENEZUELAN PLACE IN GAINESVILLE, this place brings me back home so if you really want classic and genuine venezuelan food visit this place, dont get tricked into going to other “fancy looking restaurants” chellys is a food truck and its so mf worth it. art.

6. cuban bakery: good asf cuban sandwiches and good asf coffee made by an actual cuban lady, they have a bunch of desserts and breakfast options, idk why it’s empty everytime i go it’s really good

7. Sushi restaurants: This is a delicate topic for me, and controversial for the sushi lovers, i can only talk in my experience so pls no offense
   7.1 Koto: simple, good asf and fast
   7.2 Sushi sake: it’s good, expensive and nice ambiance, try the stake tartare
   7.3 mattari: Very cute in the inside and good food

8. Jamexican food truck: If you find them somewhere and they’re open just drop everything you’re doing and go get the curry chicken birria tacos. they have a small menu, i used to go every week in 2024 idk what happened that they closed for so long and i just saw them by downtown by the little plaza where all the food trucks park. ITS REALLY GOOD GO TRY IT

i have some more but this is my top that i would fight for it and my usuals

I'm in between jobs, and I figured donating plasma/platelets (something I'm accustomed to with double red donations) would be a good way to have some extra cash for the month. I see there's a handful of options and wanted to hear your experiences, thank you!

I’m looking to join a yoga studio for reference I am as beginner as a beginner can be and I am in my late 20s so I’m not looking for an “instagrammy” place if that makes sense. Just looking for a place I can be real at and really just focus on practicing yoga. Appreciate any suggestions.

I’m in my late 20s and just trying to learn to fish (struggling with tying knots still, rig setup, and targeting specific fish) I’d also like to learn to hunt in the next few months.

I’m looking for someone with some flexible availability who would be down to teach a complete beginner from scratch. Willing to work out a fair pay rate for “tutoring”

Hello! I haven't seem their social media post confirming tomorrow's meeting. I just want to be sure they'll be at The Boxcar.

Thanks!

I’m a content creator based in Ocala but I spend a lot of time in Gainesville. Right now, I’m just trying to make some extra money and doing deliveries isn’t cutting it anymore. I have 2.2K+ subscribers and 400K views across the world on YouTube, and grew my Instagram from 30 to 2,100 followers (posting in English AND Spanish) in 5 months. I specialize in short-and-long form content and social media management. My academic background is in history and international politics, however, and that is what my content focuses on.

If any local businesses need Reels made for their IG pages and/or short-form content for social media accounts, please feel free to reach out! I can also add Spanish subtitles to Reels and posts. I can write articles as well!

Can provide portfolio upon request and discuss rates in DMs.

If it matters, I’m 20. Quite lost on figuring out where to befriend people

Whats the best place for nice sweet lemonade?

Hi, I am an entomology student at UF and I was wondering if anybody could give me some bed bugs, deer flies, or fleas that you may have lying around in a collection or other place. I need them for a class collection that is due in about a month. If anyone can give me some of those that would be much appreciated. Thank you!

Hi! Does anybody have an emo night ticket for the upcoming event that they would be willing to sell to me? Thank you!

It is just me or sometimes, it feels like the public school system waits until a child is already struggling significantly before making the situation clear to the family. Parents are told to wait and see, and then suddenly they're facing the possibility of third-grade retention or discovering that their child is far behind academically. How can families advocate effectively for their children if they don't know there's a problem until it's almost too late? Parents shouldn't have to wait for a report card or a retention warning to find out their child needs help.

hi everyone! i've been considering to start donating plasma for a while now to help me save up for future expenses, but i don't really know where to start

i was wondering where are the best places to donate plasma in gainesville? is there anything i need to know before i start? anything i should bring to my appontments? etc.

any advice/help would be really appreciated, thanks!

Join us at Velvet Aura Nail Salon on October 19th for the One Stop Pop Up! This event will be highlighting women owned businesses in Gainesville. Come in for nails, brows, lashes, waxing, pedicures, massages + more. See you there!

What the happy meal s going on with you folks and your communications team?

I waited two-and-a-hours in your lobby for a scheduled appointment and no one can reach you by phone! Not the pharmacy, not other doctors. I could be in medical trouble and you folks do not care.

EDIT medical staff does care but admin? It’s about money and they’re hurting the brand. I wish this wasn’t true.

Looking at the ballot for the upcoming election, those within City limits will vote on the following question: “Shall the city charter be amended to provide  that vacancies in the offices of mayor or city  commission be filled by appointment by the  remaining city commissioners until the next  regular municipal election if the vacancy  occurs with sufficient time before the  candidate qualifying period for such election,  and otherwise by appointment for the  remainder of the unexpired term, as  proposed by Ordinance No. 2026-165?”

I've heard a couple of arguments for and against this charter amendment in both the traditional media and social media, but I'd be interested in hearing more opinions here. What are your thoughts?

It a little bit insulting with the condition of the road, to be putting up photo enforcement at the 98 street school zone don't you think?

In addition to that they dont seem to be changing the street markings to be congruent with each other or the flashing signs. The street marker lines are offset a block earlier than the flashing lights. HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHERE THE ZONE STARTS AND ENDS WITH CONFLICTING DMV UNIFORM TRAFFIC MARKERS!???.

Additionally, there is an obvious blind spot to the Flashing school zone sign on 23rd when you are turning left onto 98th street southbound if a car is next to you in the second lane.

All of this has clearly not passed any kind of FDOT engineering sign off on Florida's Uniform Traffic Code, and they are going to get a lot of pissed off drivers with unenforceable complaints.

I'm upset just looking at it.

I've been trying to get my car (2016 Toyota RAV4 XLE) detailed. After getting the run around from the one I had been trying to do it...multiple canceled and rescheduled times, I'm looking for a new one. Any suggestions? And Don't say express detailers, they are the ones who can't seem to keep an appointment.

Now that planned parenthood closed, where do yall go to get sti testing?

I have my license but haven’t driven since getting it, and I’d like a few refresher lessons before buying a car. Every driving school I’ve found so far is pretty expensive. Any recommendations for good, affordable schools or instructors in Gainesville? Thanks!

does anyone know what time is the yard sale in the forest ridge neighborhood this Saturday?

It seems like all the shops that just did exhaust have closed up, so I’m looking for suggestions on a good vehicle exhaust repair/upgrade service in Gainesville, or surrounding area.