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Dining

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...

Food Gallery 32 is a multi-level food court located in the heart of Manhattan’s Koreatown. (Photo by Helen Chen)

Authentic Korean Cuisine Near NYU

Experience a variety of authentic Korean food with these five restaurants.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer September 17, 2019

The rise in popularity of K-Pop in America brought with it a love for Korean music, culture and, perhaps most importantly, Korean food.  International Korean students attending...

Serendipity 3 offers a budget version of their record-breaking Frrrozen Hot Chocolate for $13.95. (Photo by Yusuf Husain)

Iconic Upper East Side Eatery Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

The home of the “World’s Most Expensive Dessert” fails to impress the plebeians.
Yusuf Husain, Contributing Writer September 17, 2019

Since 1954, the Upper East Side’s Serendipity 3 has been serving up eclectic desserts in a quirky, colorful diner adorned with Tiffany lamps and pop-art style prints. The restaurant’s...

The Donut Pub, located on Broadway near the NYU Bookstore, features a variety of sweet treats and a retro dining style. (Staff photo by Marva Shi)

New Donut Pub Is a Hole in One

The newest location near Astor Place satisfies the sweet tooth and the Instagram feed.
Tessa Kilcline, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

Stepping into the trendy, Instagram-worthy interior of The Donut Pub is like entering a world where the past and present become one. The local donut shop sports a long, diner-style...

Burger Studio before the tragedy of its closing. (Photo by Viola Mai)

Burger Studio: Gone, But Never Forgotten

Ria Mittal, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

I’m sitting in the UHall commons and everything is wrong. Walking down the stairs, I anticipated the sharp scent of ketchup, the crackle of cooking oil and that warm orange glow...

Learn to make spaghetti the way that abstract impressionist Jackson Pollock used to have it with this quick recipe. (via pixabay)

Experience Spaghetti Like Jackson Pollock

While living in New York City, why not eat like a legendary New Yorker of the past?
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor September 10, 2019

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in the shoes of a famous artist? Well, after trying out the following recipe, you’ll essentially become Jackson Pollock reincarnate. If...

A hot chocolate and vegan almond brownie on a budget, with a 10% student discount from The Bean at 824 Broadway. (Photo by Laura Measher)

Steals and Deals Meant for Students

Food tastes better with a discount.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor September 9, 2019

As young, hungry students frequenting the Village, it can be easy to get decision fatigue from the host of restaurants around. There are so many to choose from that it’s hard...

After five years with Spoon University, Bite Club transitioned away from the organization into their own publishing and social media outlet. (Photo by Cecilia Chen)

Bite Club Gets a Taste of Independence

The first rule of Bite Club is: You talk about Bite Club.
Elif Kesikbas, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

Whether you’re planning your next food adventure or trying to stay on top of industry news, Bite Club is the new must-read since its official launch in May. Formerly known as...

Mocha almond fudge mini cake and chocolate cupcake with vanilla frosting in Sweets by CHLOE., a vegan bakery on Bleeker St., open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

Vegan Eats for Night Owls

From comfort food to a refined tapas menu — and it’s all vegan.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor September 3, 2019

on practice to stop by a 24-hour diner and drown your academic sorrows in a creamy milkshake. There are plenty of late-night food destinations surrounding NYU’s Washington...

Tim Ho Wan's famous roasted pork buns, priced at $6 for 3 buns. (Photo by Matthew Kang)

Tim Ho Wan East Village Falls Short of Its Michelin Star

Self-proclaimed “world's most inexpensive awarded dim sum restaurant” is neither inexpensive nor worthy of its Michelin star status.
Matthew Kang, Staff Writer September 3, 2019

In 2009, chef Mak Kwai-Pui, a former chef at a three-star Michelin restaurant in Hong Kong, opened the Chinese dim sum restaurant called Tim Ho Wan alongside chef Leung Fai Keung....

(Illustration by Li-Chun Pan)

Curing Heartbreak One Bite at a Time

Spare your stomach from post-heartbreak emptiness with these tips.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor August 24, 2019

Some say ice cream and romantic comedies are all it takes to get over a breakup. Your mom keeps reminding you of how many fish there are in the sea. Your friends encourage a night...