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Dining

Tasty is a Buzzfeed brand known for fun, simple, and attractive recipe videos commonly seen on Facebook and Twitter.

Food Videos: Useful or Just Entertaining?

Celina Khorma, Staff Writer April 16, 2018
It's a known fact that college students have a rough time taking care of themselves. With the abundance of food videos on different social media platforms, are college students really learning how to cook through them?
The minigrow signature Chicken Jawn with fresh noodles and black truffles.

A Growing Fast-Casual: Minigrow

Savannah Guy, Contributing Writer April 16, 2018
A new restaurant, minigrow, has opened up in Midtown. A sister restaurant to honeygrow, this restaurant focuses on noodles and salads.
Not all grilled cheeses are created equal. Make sure to visit the best spots in New York City for the national holiday.

Four Places to Stuff Your Face This National Grilled Cheese Day

Scott Hogan, Staff Writer April 11, 2018
The best day of the year is upon us. Read about how to celebrate with some of the best grilled cheeses in the city.
The entrance to the Egg House, located at 195 Christie Street

An Adventurous Egg’s Dreamy Pop-Up

Scott Hogan, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
There's an entire pop-up dedicated for an adventure-filled, daydreaming yet determined egg named Ellis on Chrystie Street waiting for you to explore. Here we have the first look inside The Egg House.
Sweet and sour chicken with white rice, spaghetti and meatballs with garlic toast, and sausage sliders with French fries.

One Vegan Restaurant vs. Three Diverse Palates

Faith Marnecheck, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
A vegan, omnivore and picky eater enter vegan restaurant Red Bamboo, is it possible all three will be satisfied?
Whole Foods Market on Union Square is a traditional grocery store that offers the option to shop for groceries online through Amazon Prime Now.

Groceries in the Digital Age

Scott Hogan, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
With the click of a button, grocery shopping has left its space on a neglected to-do list, especially with the convenience of having AmazonFresh deliver directly to you. Does this indicate the demise of brick-and-mortar stores or will the delivery fee be the major setback?
Toasters are helpful appliances, especially in residence hall kitchens.

How to Stock Your Kitchen Like a Semi-Pro

Beth Sattur, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
Coming back to school and packing for a fresh new semester may come with a lot of preparation, but with this list you won't be wasting any more time figuring out what to bring for the dorm kitchen.
Kombrewcha is the first hard kombucha to launch in the United States.

A New Kind Of Bubbly: Kombrewcha

Anah Oozeerally, Contributing Writer April 2, 2018
What if we told you there was a drink out there that wasn't going to give bad hangovers and was relatively healthy? Behold the hard Kombucha: Kombrewcha.
An NYU student enjoys a popsicle on the steps of an apartment building on 12th Street.

Want Food Quick? Put It on a Stick

Celina Khorma, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
It was "Something on a Stick Day" on March 28, so we deemed it only appropriate to roundup the very best foods on a stick to find in the city.
Starbucks’ new peach flavored Crystal Ball Frappuccino features candy gems that will “reveal your fortune” and is available for a limited time.

A Sweet Future From Starbucks

Liv Chai, Dining Editor March 26, 2018
Starbucks has done it again with its newest Crystal Ball Frappuccino, bringing optimism through a happy dose of sugar and color.
San Marzano’s signature French toast.

College Wallet, Bougie Belly: San Marzano

Scott Hogan, Staff Writer March 26, 2018
If you have a college wallet and bougie belly, this new series is for you. This week we have a delicious Italian eatery right by campus.
Laura Rubio’s family recipe for Cuban guiso: kielbasa sausage, sweet corn, potatoes and pumpkin over white rice.

A Hearty Dish From Home

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer March 19, 2018
This week on Family Matters, read about a traditional birthday dish for one of our writers, Cuban Guiso.