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Dining

A display table with several decorative chocolates. Words on the front of the table read “LE CHOCOLAT, Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton.”

Fashion designers are cooking, literally

Designer-branded treats are surging across the internet. Here’s what you need to know about Gen Z’s latest fad.
Luke Adelson-Yan, Contributing Writer December 9, 2024

Nothing can stop Gen Z New Yorkers from getting a sweet treat. Treating yourself no longer means buying a once-in-a-lifetime handbag or a fancy new piece of jewelry — now, it...

A woman wearing a blue sweater smiles while standing in front of a bookshelf.

Why you should be thinking about food beyond your plate

Marion Nestle, the founder of NYU’s food studies program and one of the world’s most influential scholars in food, has been challenging the norms of the American food industry for decades.
Mia Shou, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

“Food” and “studies” aren’t words that most of us associate with one another. But for Marion Nestle, the founder of the Food Studies program at NYU, food has long been...

An illustration of logos of different food pantries and homeless shelters, including Food Recovery Network, Xavier Mission, Rethink Food, The Bowery Mission and Two Birds One Stone.

This winter, give back through food and kindness

From soup kitchens to meal deliveries, here are five nonprofit organizations all NYU students can get involved in to feed those in need.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

Amid New York’s abundant restaurant scene, it’s easy to lose sight of some of the city’s larger issues surrounding food. Nearly 13.5% of households are food insecure and...

A hand scooping “Tutti Frutti Original” candy from a large container. Around it are rows of containers of candy.

This holiday season, give the gift of Swedish candy

Candy shops are making a comeback in New York City, and Swedish candy store BonBon is leading the way.
Christobelle Rudes, Contributing Writer December 3, 2024

BonBon proves that candy stores aren’t just for kids. The viral Swedish candy shop, which opened its first location in 2018 just a 12-minute walk away from NYU’s Broome...

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...