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Dining

Five doughnuts from Dunkin’ rest in an orange box on a light brown wooden table. Out of the four doughnuts, two are glazed with white icing and sprinkles, one is glazed with pink frosting and sprinkles, one is glazed with brown frosting and sprinkles, and the last one is plain glazed. A book can be seen in the distant background towards the right corner of the image.

Wal-Mart: You Can’t Have Your Cake or Eat It

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Dining Editor October 11, 2016
If you were a professional baker and a client asked you to frost a message on a cake that contradicted your core beliefs, would you do it? In recent weeks, Walmart has been critiqued because of a controversial decision made by its employees.
For only $13, the miso ramen at Dojo includes corn, scallions, seaweed, bamboo shoots, an egg, pork belly, and enough noodles to fill anyone up.

Top Ramen Spots Near Campus

Angela Liao, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
Winter season has approached and once again we find ourselves battling against chilly winds. Here is a list of the five best ramen spots found near campus and why they will help you survive the coldness.

NYU Senior’s New Dessert Bar Blends Beauty and Nature

Katherine Shi, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
One can’t help but to be amazed by the scents of romanticism in the air as well as the cozy, delightful environment of Rose and Basil, a new cafe in the East Village cofounded by Stern Senior William Wang.
Pan fried cod fish topped with source and potato sided with Chinese kale, cooked using ingredients all under $10.

In the Kitchen: $10 Date Night with Monica Jiang

Diya Jiang, Contributing Writer October 4, 2016
Steinhardt Sophomore Monica Jiang manages to create a romantic dinner in her dorm for only $10.
Food options from NYU dining halls. (WSN file photo)

Get Creative With Dining Hall Food

Lily Li, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Going to the dining hall every day is mundane. To liven it up a bit, have you considered making some creative combinations with ingredients you can find in the cafeteria to brighten your dining hall experience?
Dunkin Donuts is among the restaurants raising concern for heavy antibiotic use in their meat.

Fast Food Can Make You Sick(er)

Kaitlyn Wang, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Last week the Chain Reaction II report gave many popular restaurants around NYU including Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, and IHOP “F” grades for their high use of antibiotics in their food.

Stop Being Basic With Your Avocados

Katie Armstrong, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
Everyone’s favorite superfood right now is avocado. While there is nothing wrong with good ol’ guac or avocado toast, it is time to get creative.
For hungry, indecisive NYU students who have little time between classes, Food Moves is the perfect solution, offering real-time updates on where and what local food trucks are selling.

Want Free Food Next Friday? These People Are Giving It Away

Paggie Tan Wan Qi, Contributing Writer September 27, 2016
The CEO of the new app Food Moves sat down with WSN to discuss his successful startup, and how you can find some free food near you.
Slice Out Hunger, a nonprofit project raising money through pizza has 57 pizzerias throughout the city participating in this year’s event.

Dollar Pizza That Gives Back

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
Scott Wiener, founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours, collaborates with local pizzerias to fight hunger in New York City.
NYU Professor of Nutrition and Food Studies, Marion Nestle recently released an editorial providing detailed information about the issues surrounding sugar and its potential health problems.

NYU Professor Exposes Fraud in Heart Disease Research

Kaitlyn Wang, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
NYU Food Studies Professor Marion Nestle made headlines this week by contributing to an editorial reporting that sugar industry paid researchers to show that sugar was not a major player in heart disease.
Mille—Feuille, a traditional French bakery serving pastries from Raspberry Almond Croissants to Nutella Brioche, is only one on the list of best fall menus around NYU.

Must Try Fall Foods (That Are Not Pumpkin Spice Lattes)

Laura Diaz, Contributing Writer September 20, 2016
Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Lattes are great, but check out these seasonal treats around the Village!
Millennials in today’s age of tech take part in the trend of documenting their food on Snapchat and Instagram before they eat it.

NYU Foodstagrammers To Help You Navigate NYC’s Eats

Arundhathi Ajayan, Contributing Writer September 20, 2016
We've gathered a collection of the best NYU foodstagrammers to help you navigate the saturated food landscape in New York City.