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Café Colmado brings life and love to the Lower East Side

Café Colmado brings life and love to the Lower East Side

The cafe opened on Sept. 29, taking the spirit of Puerto Rican grocery stores to a New York City coffee shop.
Juan Hanes, Contributing Writer October 18, 2024

Last Saturday, the typical nighttime quiet on the corner of Broome Street and Eldridge Street was drowned out by Dominican post-punk music. But the pop-up concert — “Mañana...

An illustration of four people dressed in Halloween in four different panels, featured in an orange background. From left to right: A joker holding a pumpkin candy bucket surrounded by spider webs, a nurse in a candy toss background, a person holding a candy apple with bats filling in the background and a person wearing a shirt that reads "ERROR 404: COSTUME NOT FOUND" with ghost figures.

Halloween costumes I DON’T want to see this year

From murderers to male manipulators, here are some costumes we need to keep in the closet this year.
Annie Emans, Beauty & Style Editor October 18, 2024

Like it or not — Halloween is coming. The only thing spookier than a three-night Halloweekend bender would have to be picking out the perfect costumes for said occasion.  When...

Molly Gunn from “Uptown Girls,” Nana Osaki from “Nana,” Tyler Durden from “Fight Club,” Daenerys Targaryen from “Game of Thrones” and Artie from “Cruella.”

From screen to street: 5 fictional characters to inspire your next style transformation

These film and TV characters offer timeless fashion aesthetics that will help with your wardrobe woes.
Gia Sidhu, Contributing Writer October 18, 2024

In a world where social media influencers and fast fashion reign supreme, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly defines personal style. But sometimes, the best inspiration...

A man and a woman are standing next to a pond, watching a dog walking in the water.

Where to find autumn leaves that will have you falling to your knees

The seasons are changing, the leaves are falling and we’ve got the best spots around New York City for you to get your fall foliage fix.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

As we settle into the fall season in New York City, we need places to escape to see the leaves change and the cute dogs wearing little boots. Seeing the fall leaves and feeling...

Three side-by-side pictures of individual people

Between the binaries

Trans individuals demonstrate how fashion — which once felt oppressive — is now a liberating form of self-expression.
Zara Surti, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

For transgender individuals, clothes can be either restrictive or freeing, and this relationship with fashion can change while exploring their identity. From the time people are...

A close-up shot of a pizza with a person holding up a red pizza slice.

Chicken tikka masala pizza is taking over First Avenue

The Onion Tree Pizza Co. makes its East Village debut with modern Indian-Italian fusion.
Lauren Aragon, Contributing Writer October 17, 2024

You’ve probably heard of Detroit-style pizza, Chicago deep-dish, and of course, the classic New York slice — but what about an Indian-inspired pizza? On the corner of First...

Bold neon text states “Welcome to N.Y.(DRAG)U.” in front of a red curtain. A drag queen with short blonde hair poses while a spotlight shines on her face.

NY(DRAG)U rocks out on the queer holy ground that is the NYU campus

The over-the-top production embraced all forms of queer identity with various drag kings and queens.
Constantine Moore, Contributing Writer October 16, 2024

NY(DRAG)U, hosted by the NYU LGBTQ+ Center on Oct. 9, was a night of dance, music and a celebration of queer identity. The series of lip-sync performances, held at NYU's Skirball...

A bird's eye view of many people dressed up and dancing in a hall.

Dancing, dandiyas and dinner: Students gather to celebrate Indian Garba

NYU’s Indian Cultural Club fosters community and cultural understanding through the annual Garba event.
Aryana Arora, Contributing Writer October 16, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 11, NYU's Indian Cultural Club hosted its annual Garba at the Eisner and Lubin Auditorium in the Kimmel Center for University Life, where students gathered...

A stadium is packed with people around tables and chairs. In the stands, above the scene, are large white and blue letters spelling out “EEEEEATSCON.”

EEEEEATSCON NYC 2024 deserves all 5 of its Es

This year, The Infatuation’s star-studded food festival featured 28 vendors and three unique restaurant collaborations.
Bella Simonte, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Your local Shake Shack burger probably isn’t served with pickled bamboo and green chili relish. But at EEEEEATSCON NYC, these culinary crossovers are the rule, not the exception. Hosted...

A street of food vendors and people walking and waiting in line.

Vendors on the block: The flavor and soul of a Bronx upbringing

For Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s toast to the small vendors who have kept our culture alive — one street corner at a time.
Kate Serrano, Contributing Writer October 11, 2024

A look at the top of a red food concession tent. “Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings” is written in white text.

It’s official — New York City is obsessed with soup dumplings

A brand new soup dumpling festival was hosted by Chinese restaurant chain Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, which opened a location on St. Marks Place in March.
Logan Holland, Contributing Writer October 10, 2024

One bite is all it takes to get hooked on soup dumplings.  Within two bites, a delicate bundle of tender meat and piping-hot broth will explode in your mouth — and on Oct....

An illustration of two models, one blonde and one brunette, in black dresses.

One-up your friends with these iconic Halloween costumes

From Chappell Roan to coconut trees, here are eight pop culture-inspired Halloween costumes.
Sreya Nair, Contributing Writer October 10, 2024

Let’s face it: Halloween costumes over the past few years have been dead and uninspired. The same endless string of witches, pirates, cats and whatever else is found in the depths...