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Dining

Seven hot sauce bottles of varying colors are lined up against a white background.

I tried 5 New York City-founded hot sauces

“Hot Ones” has nothing on me. With the sudden drop in temperature, warm your taste buds with these five locally sourced hot sauces.
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer November 27, 2024

If you’re a “Hot Ones” connoisseur like me or simply crave spice in everything you eat, look no further. New York City is home to many niches, including hot sauce. New Yorkers...

New eats near NYU: At La Dồng, Vietnamese street food takes center stage

New eats near NYU: At La Dồng, Vietnamese street food takes center stage

The team behind Pranakhon and Thai Villa is bringing Hanoi-style street food to Union Square.
Lauren Aragon, Contributing Writer November 26, 2024

You might be familiar with pho and banh mi sandwiches, but have you ever tried Vietnamese stuffed squid or turmeric crepes? New restaurant La Dồng — a new restaurant less than...

A sandwich wrapped in paper, filled with turkey, cheese and coleslaw, sitting in a blue-and-white checkered paper wrap.

5 turkey dishes that go beyond the Thanksgiving classic

From holiday specials to year-round staples, these foods featuring turkey are a feast of their own.
Amy Song and Ryan Lin November 25, 2024

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s only right that turkey gets a moment under the spotlight. Traditional Thanksgiving turkey, however, can be contentious — and...

A man stands inside a food stall, smiling. Behind him is a neon sign with a logo of a finger heart.

How an NYU Stern alum landed a booth at the Union Square Holiday Market

Edlin Choi left a career in tech to create Reclamation Foods, a bone broth company that champions sustainability and honors his Korean heritage.
Yasmin Minos, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

If you’ve seen New Yorkers walking around Union Square with coffee cups decorated with the Korean finger heart, you might not realize that they’re infused with beef bone broth.  These...

An illustration of an oven roasted turkey against a light purple background.

Ranked: Thanksgiving foods

This year, I’ll be stuffing myself with stuffing.
Lauren Aragon, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

It’s that time of year again — it feels like Halloween just ended, but Thanksgiving is already upon us. Whether you’re going home for the weekend, attending a Friendsgiving...

A look into the interior of a restaurant with people eating inside. In the back, a poster says “Qahwah House Welcome, Our House is Your House” next to several images of nature.

Where to dine halal beyond the cart

There’s a lot more to halal food than the cart outside Bobst Library.
Maryam Babar, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

If you’re walking through NYU’s campus, it’ll only take you a few steps until the smoky aroma of chicken and lamb from a nearby halal cart wafts through the air. There’s...

A golden teapot pouring a clear liquid over a dish of orange soup.

New eats near NYU: Ishq puts a modern twist on Indian cuisine

Chef Vamshi Adi’s new East Village hotspot is making waves in New York’s upscale restaurant scene.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor November 18, 2024

At Ishq, chef Vamshi Adi’s message is clear: Indian food belongs in upscale dining. Just a 10-minute walk away from Third Avenue North, Ishq is not your typical Indian restaurant....

A hot pot layout of food, containing several uncooked pieces of beef, butter, vegetables, spices and a heated pan for cooking.

This $159 all-you-can-eat Wagyu in Koreatown is worth every cent

While Korean barbecue at HYUN may run up a hefty bill, the overall value and service are priceless.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor November 14, 2024

Last April, I was faced with one of life’s toughest questions: Where should I host my 20th birthday dinner? As a snobby New York City foodie, I felt the pressure to find the...

A woman with wavy brown hair holds a tray of pink-frosted chocolate cupcakes.

For this NYU student, pastry is power

Steinhardt junior Sara Hunt is carving her own path in the food industry — all while paying for school and overcoming personal challenges along the way.
Chinara Dorancy, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024

It took all of three weeks for Steinhardt junior Sara Hunt to land a job at one of New York City’s most popular bakeries. Hunt, a nutrition and food studies major, is no stranger...

A barista makes a drink in a cafe kitchen filled with machines, ingredients and a pride flag. On the wall is a hanging poster with the word “Aiyo.”

4 tea-rrific spots for chai near campus

South Asian cafes aren’t just having a moment in New York City — they’re here to stay.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

You’ve seen chai on drink menus all over the city. From campus staples like The Bean to global chains like Dunkin’, a growing number of businesses have a stake in the chai...

Cups of pretzel bites on shelves.

NYU students are pumped for Auntie Anne’s pretzels

The Auntie Anne’s food truck outside of Bobst Library serves up the buttery taste of nostalgia.
Ilana Lindquist, Contributing Writer November 8, 2024

What do shopping malls and Bobst Library have in common? Not much, until the arrival of the Auntie Anne’s pretzel truck early this semester. One of the latest additions to...

A group of people stand smiling at the camera in the middle of a kitchen.

At Son Del North, chef Annisha Garcia’s burrito is changing the game

In an interview with WSN, the award-winning chef discusses her viral burrito and what inspired her to bring authentic northern Mexican food to New York City.
Olivia Condell, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

On a rainy Sunday afternoon, I visited Annisha Garcia’s restaurant, Son Del North  — the viral burrito shop that opened in June in the Lower East Side. Employees hollered...