Local International Flavor

Behind the scenes of Athens restaurants with rich cultural cuisine.

Sarah ImlerNovember 9, 2023Food, CultureComment

Un-Orthodox Cooking

Chef Alison Gütwak discusses her culinary experience as an Orthodox Jew.

Backdrop MagazineMay 4, 2022

Health and Hominy

Self-taught Cherokee Chief Nico Albert shares the history and challenges of Native American food.

Backdrop MagazineMay 4, 2022

Coffee Shops for Enjoyable Stops

Coffee shops in and around Athens for when you need a pick-me-up.

Backdrop MagazineFebruary 20, 2022

Food for the Soul

These local businesses cater to a variety of dietary needs.

Guest UserFebruary 20, 2022

Don't Miss Backdrop's Guide to Meal Prep

Demystify your kitchen with Backdrop’s meal-prep guide.

Food NewsBackdrop MagazineJanuary 19, 2021Food, Recipe, Meal Prep Comment

This Couple Took the Initiative to Open a Local Coffee Shop in Their Town

An ordinary West Virginian couple started a successful coffee shop with only self-education.

Food NewsBackdrop MagazineOctober 1, 2020Coffee, Local, BusinessComment

Plan Your Next Quarantine Grocery Run with Backdrop's Guide to Healthy Eating on a Budget

Backdrop has the guide to keep you healthy, happy (ish) and sticking to your budget.

Food NewsPlaceholder AuthorMarch 20, 2020grocery shopping, healthy, budget Comment

This Natural Food Store Cultivates Community with Local Businesses

The Farmacy, an Athens-based natural foods store, strives to cultivate a local network and provide quality foods and supplements for different diets.

Food NewsBackdrop StaffMarch 3, 2020food, groceryComment

Venture off Court Street and Discover These Underrated Athens Spots

Explore these hidden gems located a short distance from OU’s main campus.

Food NewsSamantha WebneDecember 4, 2019food, restaurants, localComment

Kindred Spirits

A local family hopes to use its full-service natural foods grocery store to inspire its hometown to make health conscious decisions.

Food NewsLilli SherApril 22, 2019athens, food news, ohio universityComment

Fine Dining, Greater Impact

Since 2008, Zoe has enhanced the restaurant industry in Athens while supporting local organizations.

Food NewsGuest UserApril 22, 2019athens, ohio university, food newsComment

Pour Your Heart Out

Barista Ken Jackson serves his community with coffee and compassion.

Food NewsGuest UserApril 22, 2019athens, ohio university, food newsComment

Athens Bread Co. Brings New York-Style Baking to Athens

Douglass Wistendahl began baking bread as a hobby when he lived in New York City. Now, he works in his hometown and brings New York technique to Athens.

Food NewsLauren McCainNovember 5, 2018athens, ohio university, food newsComment

Health Craze

An Ohio University alumna channels her enthusiasm for baking and healthy habits into a business.

Food NewsRachael BeardsleyOctober 8, 2018athens, ohio university, food newsComment

The Healthy Lifestyle Choice of More Than Just Hippies

The homegrown, organic farmers market culture of Athens inspires many restaurants and cafes in the area to make a conscious effort to offer as many choices as possible to customers with dietary restrictions.

Food NewsSamantha GoodSeptember 27, 2018athens, ohio university, food newsComment