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Dining

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Ranked: Fast food near campus

These spots might not help your health, but can certainly please your need for grease.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

College students need quick and easy food to eat in between classes or after their night-long study sessions when all the dining halls are closed. We’re all in need of meals...

The exterior of a restaurant called “POTBELLY”, which is written in yellow and green with the words “SANDWICH WORKS” below.

New eats near NYU: Potbelly soothes diners nostalgic for childhood

Potbelly opened its doors to Greenwich Village on Sept. 24, providing a convenient spot for quick meals under $20.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 3, 2024

Throughout my childhood, when my closest friends and I would spend hours swimming at my parents’ house, our afternoons always ended with a Potbelly sandwich — either A Wreck,...

A glass jar filled with green smoothie. Pink text overlain on the image reads “Commuter Recipes.”

The commuter’s pantry: 3 recipes for students on the go

A yummy snack can turn a tiresome train ride into a carefree commute.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer October 1, 2024

Oops, three minutes till the train. Grab your bag, don’t forget your AirPods. Am I on the right train? Will I get to class on time? As a commuter student from Princeton, New...

A table with various pins and stickers with the “HUMANE LEAGUE” logo. Brochures and magnets are also placed scattered on the table.

NYU’s Plant-Based Food Festival satisfies stomachs and strives for smaller carbon footprints

The university announced its participation in the New York City Mayor’s Office Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge at the festival on Tuesday.
Ashley Combs, Contributing Writer September 27, 2024

NYU’s Office of Sustainability partnered with two student organizations to host the university’s second Plant-Based Food Festival in the Kimmel Center for University Life on...

A look inside a Cuban restaurant. Pictured are tables and chairs against the walls and employees behind the counter.

Community gems: The restaurants that feel like home

Three restaurants in New York City you’ll keep coming back to for comforting food at an affordable price.
Ryan Lin, Contributing Writer September 27, 2024

Whether you find solace in your local suburban pho spot, your favorite nearby pizza place or the cozy cafe across the street, there is something unmistakably special about comfort...

The interior of a Mexican restaurant contains decorative sombreros hanging on the wall above the kitchen counter, with a large sign on the right features the words "BIRRIA L.E.S. TACOS”.

5 must-try restaurants on St. Marks Place for your next night out

We’ve combed through the familiar names, scary price points and the internet hype to give you five St. Marks spots that won’t let you down.
Amy Song and Sydney Poser September 27, 2024

In many ways, St. Marks Place — the portion of Eighth Street in between the Bowery and Avenue A — is the East Village’s cultural history condensed into a strip. St. Marks...

A closed deli with sticker advertisements peeling off its windows and a “For Lease” sign on the front.

After a sudden shutdown, NYU students say goodbye to Heavenly Market and Deli

The corner store next to Third Avenue North residence hall was a convenient classic for late-night snacks and warm meals with friends — but the reason behind its unexpected closure remains unclear.
Jasmin Rostamirad, Contributing Writer September 24, 2024

On a typical day, Heavenly Market and Deli on the corner of Third Avenue and 11th Street was frequented for cheap meals and late-night snacks by NYU students and locals alike....

A bowl filled with noodles and various toppings in the top left corner and a sushi roll on a small plate in the bottom left corner. A hand holding a burger with lettuce and a meat patty in the top right corner and a plate with round dim sum dumplings is under the hand below it

Exciting restaurant openings you missed over the summer

As more NYU students embrace their inner foodies, keeping up with the latest dining spots around campus is essential. Here are eight new restaurants to brag about to your friends.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor September 24, 2024

New York City’s restaurant scene is always vibrant, but the fall semester is an especially exciting time for NYU foodies who play catch up on all they've missed over the summer....

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Arroz con gandules: A warm hug for Hispanic Heritage Month

Puerto Rico’s national dish is hearty and comforting for the beginning of a chilly season.
Maya Santiago, Contributing Writer September 24, 2024

In my family, arroz con gandules always stirs up fond memories. When my abuelita would cook this dish — spiced, aromatic rice with pigeon peas —  it was always a showstopper...

Gyros galore: Where to get a halal-cart fix near campus

Gyros galore: Where to get a halal-cart fix near campus

A halal cart lover’s guide to good deals around Greenwich Village.
Aidan Levin, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

My first visit to New York City was a feast for all my senses — the bustling traffic, the gleaming sunlight, the crowds lining up for the nearby Museum of Modern Art and, most...

Pastries on display in a glass case with small signs that read “TIRAMISU CUP” and “NAPOLEON”.

The sweetest of San Gennaro

The best of the desserts offered at the Neapolitan food festival.
Mia Shou, Contributing Writer September 20, 2024

The annual Feast of San Gennaro hadn’t always been brimming with eager diners and bustling vendors like it is today. The 11-day celebration — this year from Sept. 12 to Sept....

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The best of the fest: Everything I ate at the New York Latin Food Festival

The first-time festival kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with an impressive range of vendors, serving everything from birria quesadillas to agua frescas.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer September 19, 2024

While summer is coming to an end, the onset of fall food festivals in New York City is just beginning.  The inaugural New York Latin Food Festival was held at Hudson River...