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An illustration of a beige pastry with a cream-colored fluffy topping, sitting on a mint green plate. Behind it is a solid yellow background.

My relationship with Karelian pies: Connecting with my Finnish heritage

Karelian pies are few and far between in the United States. When I do get to eat them, I’m reminded of my favorite parts of my Finnish heritage — time, love and dedication.
Anja Westhues, Contributing Writer February 27, 2023

Living in New York City, I have global cuisine readily at my fingertips at all times. But one thing lacking from the New York food scene is the Karelian pie, or karjalanpiirakka,...

Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week

Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week

The brand’s fourth in-person show celebrated cinematic whimsy in the West Village.
Olivia Liu, Beauty and Style Editor February 27, 2023

The nighttime skyline view of Downtown Manhattan.

How channeling my inner ‘Sex and the City’ changed my life

When I found myself with three single best friends at NYU, I turned to one of my favorite shows for inspiration.
Alexa Donovan, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

I like to consider myself to be one of the Carrie Bradshaws of the world. Perhaps we are not one hundred percent alike — where she falls victim to Manolo Blahniks, I fall victim...

Alan Grossman is pictured, wearing jeans, a navy blue quarter-zip sweater, a blue-and-white button-up shirt and clear glasses. He is sitting on a brown leather couch and holding a map. Behind him is a window with a white curtain facing the street.

‘Where is Greenwich Village?’ A mapmaker’s mission to document a storied neighborhood

Take a trip through the home and life of Greenwich Village’s mapmaker.
Susan Behrends Valenzuela, Editor-at-Large February 23, 2023

A woman in a black jacket is passing in front of a glass window. Behind the window is a bright yellow neon sign which reads “ChickenHawk” in all capital letters, along with a large photo of Nashville fried chicken and a list of various food items.

ChickenHawk: The West Village’s spiciest, sweetest and most affordable chicken

A restaurant named after the Looney Tunes character Henery Hawk takes flight with its impeccable taste and prices.
Chesney Graham, Contributing Writer February 23, 2023

As someone who has had a picky palate since I was 6 years old, I consider myself an expert on what good chicken tastes like. My knowledge was put to good use recently, when I went...

The end of the Badgley Mischka show, when all the models came out on the runway to pose around a group of chairs.

New York Fashion Week

February 22, 2023

A full body flash photograph of a model standing backstage, wearing a light blue, velvet, bow-shaped top and long, pleated, black velvet dress.

Mark Badgley and James Mischka bring elegance to the table

Badgley Mischka debuted their new eveningwear collection at New York Fashion Week in a sea of velvet, feathers and sequins.
Olivia Liu, Beauty and Style Editor February 22, 2023

Five panelists speaking on a stage in dim lighting. There is a projector screen behind them with the text “Rice Stories” that indicates the event is held at the Museum of the City of New York.

My relationship with rice: Rediscovering its richness

Rice is far from boring, and it’s a staple in many cultures. Grab a bowl and let me show you how to prepare it perfectly.
Daeun Lee, Staff Writer February 20, 2023

“Bap meogeosseoyo?” When my parents call me from back home in Korea, this is the question they unfailingly ask — even if it’s not yet mealtime. One of the most frequently...

A person holds ube ice cream with coconut flakes and mochi in a “Soft Swerve” cup in front of an ice cream sign.

Here’s the scoop on the best ice cream in NYC

If we’re not getting snow this winter, at least we can drown our sorrows in ice cream.
Anya Paiz, Contributing Writer February 20, 2023

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Dancer Marcus Braggs and Artist Leone dressed in a custom outfit by designer Cilium.

IMPACT and VERS exhibit local talent

The collaborative New York Fashion Week event integrated fashion with music to create an immersive, innovative show.
Con Xie, Contributing Writer February 17, 2023

An illustration of thirteen cookies of different kinds on a green background forming a shape of a heart.

Ranked: Girl Scout Cookies

Which box of Girl Scout Cookies are you buying 10 of this year?
Jules Hasler, Contributing Writer February 17, 2023

Chameleons, guinea pigs and ferrets, oh my! What it’s like to be a pet parent at NYU

Pets bring comfort and companionship — helping NYU students reduce the stress of managing a college workload and living in New York City.
Jennifer Ren, Video Director February 16, 2023

Ren: Living in a fast-paced city like New York can get a bit lonely and stressful sometimes. If you have wondered whether you should share your college experience with a furry...