Articles by Ava Haekler
May. 20, 2016
Herban Quality Eats offers healthier, cheaper dining options
I don’t know about other college students, but I am at a point in my life where I actually want to eat healthy food. The…

Apr. 8, 2016
Restaurant Expo wows with food and drink at Academy of Natural Sciences
The Philadelphia Restaurant Festival was everything I wanted and more. As if straight out of a foodie’s dream, at every corner of the Academy of…

Aug. 21, 2015
Stepehen Starr’s restaurants provide unique experience
Stephen Starr is respected for owning over a dozen restaurants and a catering company. He started at the early age of 21, when he opened…

May. 1, 2015
Waka Flocka Flame for President
As college students, most of us are eligible to vote. Many of us, however, are not registered, don’t care about politics or just don’t vote.…

Mar. 13, 2015
‘Cinderella’ brings classic tale to silver screen yet again
As a 20-year-old, Disney’s new “Cinderella” is all I needed to make me feel like a little girl again. This new, realistic version was just…

Feb. 13, 2015
El Vez offers authentic food but in an inauthentic setting
Mexican food is possibly my favorite cuisine. I have come to find that there are two kinds of Mexican restaurants — fake and authentic. I…

Jan. 23, 2015
Long-established Pat’s King of Steaks provides adequate food, quality service
If you are from Philadelphia or in the surrounding area, you know how big of a deal cheesesteaks are. Even if you are not, many…

Nov. 7, 2014
Franklin Fountain charms guests with traditional atmosphere
The Franklin Fountain, named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, is by far one of the most pleasant ice cream shops I have ever been to.…

Oct. 17, 2014
Max Brenner offers good food and great atmosphere
Max Brenner — creating a new chocolate culture worldwide. As cheesy (or chocolatey) as it sounds, that is what this restaurant, this man, is actually…

Oct. 10, 2014
Mad Mex offers fun atmosphere, affordable food
As humans, we are wired to make judgments based off first impressions. There is no difference when it comes to walking into a restaurant. If…
