Not every Tuesday night calls for an expensive dinner, but sometimes you just need a good meal with friends. I ventured downtown to satisfy my craving for real non-microwavable food and ended up on Fourth Street at a new restaurant, Red Herring.

As sweet as giving your date candy from CVS might seem, there are definitely ways to improve. Waco, despite its reputation for having mostly fast food and highway-accessible restaurants, does indeed have places to make your Feb. 14 a special and affordable one.

By Kaitlin Sides | LTVN Reporter One of Waco’s best barbecue spots was devastated by a fire. Now, the family-owned…

Thanksgiving break is almost here, which means Friendsgiving is even closer. With a limited college budget and little time, meal options are minimal. The Arts and Life Desk is here to share what we would bring to Friendsgiving that is both delicious and affordable.

Holiday dishes reflect a culture’s values, geography and traditions. They serve as a tangible link to history and past loved ones while helping people who may feel removed connect back to their cultural heritage and celebrate important occasions.

There are tons of options from Venezuelan food, pizza, sandwiches and more to sweet treats, juices and acai bowls galore. There’s truly something for any taste at Zilker Park.

What do you get when you cross gingerbread and maple syrup? Molasses cookies. These are a holiday staple in my house, and I’m about to change your life with this recipe. Side note: These may just be the simplest dessert you’ll ever make, if you needed another reason to bake them.

Whether it’s a hot dog, popcorn, Chick-fil-A sandwich or funnel cake, stadium snacks are enough to bring a smile to students’ faces no matter what the scoreboard says. After all, food is the way to every college student’s heart.

It’s no lie that ramen noodles and pizza rolls constitute most college students’ diets. A home-cooked meal is rare, and our stomachs suffer greatly throughout these four years. Our parents’ cooking is a warm hug we all miss. The Arts and Life Desk asked our parents for their best advice on college cooking.

After a summer break, the Bridge Street Farmers Market is back in East Waco, featuring an assortment of live music, wellness activities, fresh produce and food trucks.

The newest location of The Toasted Yolk Cafe has opened at 1725 Washington Ave. After its opening week, it had the highest revenue of more than 30 of the brunch chain’s other locations.

Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. after the first Baylor home football game of the season. Of course, you’re riding high after a season-opening win, and you and your friends are looking for the perfect place to grab some dinner. Then comes the age-old question: Where do you go? Don’t worry, the Arts and Life Desk has you covered for a delicious post-game meal.

When walking into the Bill Daniel Student Center’s food court, it’s easy to pile up in the Chick-fil-A line. The comfort of the chicken sandwich lures students into long waits. But right next door is a new Asian fusion restaurant, Asian Tako, that will make you quickly forget all about the waffle fries.

Earlier this summer, owners Phillip and Yvette Helberg decided to go out on a limb by opening a food truck at 420 Franklin Ave. in downtown Waco. As a longtime fan of the stand-alone restaurant, I had to see if the food truck met the same standard.

Take a tour of Waco’s locally owned eats with this list for a few days’ worth of restaurants across the city. From breakfast platters to Cajun for dinner along the Brazos, there’s something for every palate.

“She has a heart of gold and her mission, honest to God, is to love you, and she is going to do it with these cinnamon rolls,” Cook said. “My suspicion is that the secret to Kimberly’s success has far more to do with how she treats other people than even the quality of her product.”

By Gierra Cottingham | LTVN Reporter Baylor’s dining halls provide countless menu items throughout the year, but Monday one served…

Get caught up the magic of Broadway, with performances of iconic show tunes sung by Emmy, Tony, Grammy and SAG award nominees.

Gentlemen, if you’re not late to your own wedding, is it really a wedding day? The answer is a strong no. So, here are some of the best ways to spend the wedding morning.

To me, one of the best sides on Earth is a slice of bread. Not just any bread, but a crispy slice of Italian restaurant bread dipped in olive oil and balsamic glaze. It’s the perfect compliment to most dishes, but especially a good, comforting pasta.

For a more unique experience, take your Valentine to the park, specifically Mouth of the Bosque. There are tons of trails and it’s next to the river. Grab yourself a picnic blanket or take a seat at the gazebo to create the perfect evening.

Hong Kong sophomore Taylor Chung, secretary of ASA, said the importance of this event is to represent and share Asian heritage with the entire Baylor community. Chung said it’s important to allow students to understand and learn about this culture in a familiar environment.

“We didn’t even know if Baylor would let us on campus, especially in a way so ingrained in the common day… but they told us to stay as long as we want,” Aniceto Charles Jr. said.

Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Jan. 29 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 500 Washington Ave | This weekly event hosts local vendors, artisans and craftsmen in the heart of downtown Waco, accompanied by live music.

Whether you’re filling up for a road trip or grabbing a snack as fuel for a long night of studying, the gas station is the perfect place to unabashedly buy a load of junk food. Here are some gas station orders from the Arts and Life desk to sweeten up your day.

2023 is the year of the rabbit, a symbol of hope and prosperity. Given the last two years, the luck of the rabbit is much needed. Thanks to East Market and Goods, the Waco community was able to experience just that.

While neither entrepreneurs envisioned owning a coffee shop as their ‘when I grow up’ trope, they have successfully created a brand that has spread kindness throughout the Waco community.

Art a la Carte | until March 11 | Art Center Waco, 701 S 8th Street | This collective art exhibition features works of a wide range of variety from 17 Central Texas artists.

These forgotten items are ones usually only mothers think of, ones that will likely ensure a much more comfortable college day-to-day life. Students often don’t consider these items when at home, but feel their absence greatly when on their own.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out this list of upcoming events around Waco!