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Dining

Three bowls of homemade "Korean party noodles" are ready to be eaten. This traditional Korean dish, Janchi guksu, is typically served at celebratory events such as weddings and birthdays. (Photo by Ju Hee Shin)

Party on With Homemade Janchi Guksu

Homemade janchi guksu brings a traditional taste of Korea to New York City.
Ju Hee Shin, Contributing Writer October 4, 2019

Despite it only being the fourth week of the semester, I’ve found myself feeling plenty deprived of homemade Korean food. Taking matters into my own hands, I decided to invite...

Here are the ingredients needed for this tasty baguette dip. (Photo by Jackson Kao)

A Simple, Sophisticated Hors D’Oeuvre

Ditch the chips and salsa for a baguette and fancy dip.
Jackson Kao, Contributing Writer October 2, 2019

In the last precious days of this summer, I headed to my local beach on a sunny afternoon with my mom and sister. Though it was numbingly cold at first, we were soon swimming comfortably...

Le Pain Quotidien is a French-countryside-inspired bakery and restaurant with locations all over the world. (Photo by Manasa Gudvalli)

The Pain of Le Pain

Le Pain Quotidien has decent food and a cute ambience, but the service leaves much to be desired.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer October 1, 2019

I’ve been to my fair share of Le Pain Quotidien locations. From New York to Washington D.C. to Los Angeles to Paris, it seems that the popular, aesthetically pleasing cafe and...

An NYU student displays home-made ramen. All the items displayed were procured from Sidestein. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

Elevate Your Instant Ramen With These Sidestein Ingredients

Don’t try this at home, unless you really have to.
Yusuf Husain, Contributing Writer October 1, 2019

Let’s be honest, Sidestein Market is no Whole Foods. Its limited selection of frozen microwavable meals and bottled soda doesn’t exactly scream gourmet. But say there isn’t...

NYU's new dining service provider, Chartwells, employs new catering method to dietary restrictions. (Staff photo by Talia Barton)

Dining Hall Inclusivity Has Its Limits

For those with dietary restrictions, there’s still work to be done.
Sabrina Choudhary, Staff Writer September 30, 2019

In the last few years, NYU’s dining halls have expanded to accommodate more dietary preferences and restrictions. Most notably, Lipton became a certified halal dining facility...

Pumpkin-spice-flavored products from Trader Joe's. WSN Dining Editor talks about her two-day-long experiment of eating only pumpkin-spice-flavored food. (Photo by Calais Watkins)

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Not-So-Nice

Our dining editor ate only pumpkin spice-flavored foods for two days.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor September 30, 2019

Water is the holy grail of human existence. From replenishing the lone desert wanderer to sustaining settlements along riverbanks, water is a biological need for survival. Never...

Freshly baked basalmic-and-honey-glazed brussels sprouts emerge from the oven. Staff writer Celina Khorma shares this delicious and nostalgic childhood recipe. (Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts You Can Make in Your Dorm

Eating your greens never sounded so tempting.
Celina Khorma, Staff Writer September 27, 2019

Thinking back to my childhood, Brussels sprouts were the bane of my existence come dinnertime. Now, I don’t even know that girl because a craving for these greens hits on an...

The new and rebranded Upstein has a prominent NYU Eats banner outside of its entrance. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

NYU Dining Halls, Ranked

Third North really needs to get its sh-t together, but you already knew that.
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer September 24, 2019

Following semesters full of student complaints about dining options, NYU launched a new campus dining provider this year — NYU Eats. Catered by Chartwells, NYU Eats boasts sustainable...

Customer walks out of the iconic Veniero’s Bakery store in the East Village with a bag of sweet treats in hand. (Photo by Li-Chun Pan)

Veniero’s Bakery in the East Village Celebrates 125 Years

Veniero’s celebration was complete with community and cannolis.
Tessa Kilcline, Staff Writer September 24, 2019

Jazz music spilled into the streets of the East Village on Monday afternoon as Veniero’s Bakery celebrated its 125th anniversary.  Veniero’s, located on East 11th Street,...

The exterior of Pietro Nolita reflects its pink interior. (via Flickr)

Pietro Nolita Is Not-So-Pretty in Pink

Eat with your eyes, and only your eyes.
Divya Nelakonda, Staff Writer September 24, 2019

If you’re anything like me, preparing to come to New York City included spending countless hours on Instagram immersed in photos of all the unique shops and restaurants surrounding...

Majestic Butterfly, a special drink with Butterfly Pea infused into premium Gin and Tonic and a squeeze of Lime. It changes color from blue to purple to pink right before your eyes. (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)

Bubble Tea With a Boozy Twist

Experience happy hour on a whole new level at Bubbleology.
Sara Miranda, Contributing Writer September 23, 2019

Among the buildings that line First Avenue, there’s one that stands out from the rest — the bright and colorful Bubbleology. The popular London-based franchise recently revolutionized...

(Illustration by Yuzhi Huang)

Look Like a Snack With These Three DIY Hair Masks

You can find all the ingredients for these food-based hair masks at Sidestein.
Trinity Casimir, Contributing Writer September 23, 2019

At one point or another, we become attached to our grocery store shampoos and conditioners. They’re reasonably priced and the voice in the back of our heads tells us $10 will...