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Instructors in the Food Lab help a student with the recipe she must complete in class. The Steinhardt class is a hands-on course that exposes students to a variety of culinary techniques. (Photo by Madison San Miguel)

What Is NYU’s Food Lab?

Steinhardt’s Nutrition and Food Studies Lab is more than your average cooking class.
Madison San Miguel, Staff Writer February 28, 2020

The NYU Food Lab smells of freshly diced beets and toasted almonds.Students in white coats and purple baseball caps rush, purposefully, around a large kitchen. The tantalizing...

These gourmet Pop-Tarts are made from Bon Appetit's recipe featured in the YouTube series "Gourmet Makes." If you have six hours to spare, they will be a delicious treat for your efforts. (Photo by Mia Karle)

I Tried Making Gourmet Pop-Tarts in My Dorm

With only my tiny dorm kitchen and a borrowed food processor, I attempted to make Bon Appétit's gourmet Pop-Tarts from scratch.
Mia Karle, Contributing Writer February 26, 2020

Bon Appetit’s popular YouTube series “Gourmet Makes” follows chef Claire Saffitz and her quest to make ordinary snacks — like Oreos, Pringles and Ben & Jerry’s —...

Steinhardt sophomore Anneka Miller runs an Instagram account for her company, Tasty Teaspoon. She strives to promote a healthy, happy lifestyle through nutritious recipes.
 (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)

NYU Student Makes A Difference One Yummy Recipe At A Time

Nutrition student in the classroom to business owner on Instagram, this NYU student does it all.
Addison Aloian, Contributing Writer February 24, 2020

Steinhardt sophomore Anneka Miller made the Instagram account @atastyteaspoon for her business in Jan. 2019 as an outlet for her mental health. She used the account to help express...

With only a few ingredients, you can make your own Labneh sandwich. An upgraded version of the usual grilled cheese, this is a meal worth looking forward to after a long day. (Photo by Fatimah El zahraa Zeni)

Easy Five-Minute Dorm Snack: The Labneh Sandwich

This Middle Eastern bite is as tasty as it is quick to make.
Fatimah El zahraa Zeni, Staff Writer February 19, 2020

Growing up in a Middle Eastern household, my mom would always make us Labneh sandwiches. Labneh is a soft, creamy strained cheese similar to Greek yogurt. It was a meal to look...


This vegetarian spaghetti consists of artichoke sauce and Trader Joe’s meatless sausage. Meatless options are becoming increasingly popular at stores such as Trader Joe’s, making it easy for anyone to substitute ingredients in their favorite dishes.
(Photo by Daniela Ortiz)

I Tried Trader Joe’s Meatless Meat — And You Should Too

For four days my meals consisted of meatless meat options from one of the nation's beloved food stores. Here's what I discovered.
Daniela Ortiz, Staff Writer February 18, 2020

With talks of all the environmental damage caused by consuming red meat, the appeal of veganism and vegetarianism grows with each passing day. While I still eat meat, I actively...

Mokyo, an Asian-fusion restaurant, is located along St. Marks Place. Though its storefront may seem plain, the dishes Mokyo offers are anything but. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Make Way for Mokyo: Asian-Fusion Tapas to Die For

St. Marks Place’s new gem won’t stay hidden for long.
Addison Aloian, Contributing Writer February 18, 2020

The question I’m constantly asked by friends and family is, “What’s the best part of living in New York?” Without hesitation, one answer comes to mind: the food. New York City...

Situated under vibrant red lights, such vegan options like this fried tofu dish are available at Karakatta. This and three other options are selected for an ideal Valentine's Day dinner date. (Photo by Olivia Gonzalez)

Dishing Up Love

The best places to eat this Valentine’s day for every kind of date.
Olivia Gonzalez, Contributing Writer February 14, 2020

Valentine’s Day is here, and no one can deny that love is in the air in New York City — or at the very least, displayed in nearly every storefront. Whether you use the holiday...

Marinated kelp and Japanese sweet potatoes are combined with Momofuku’s Tingly spice, roasted chicken and tomatoes to create David Chang's "Kelp Yourself" bowl.  Served on a base of shredded kale, Sweetgreen reached out to Momofuko's creator to add a Japanese flavor to their menu. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

‘Kelp Yourself’ to Sweetgreen’s Latest Collaboration With Momofuku

David Chang’s kelp salad is ambitious but leaves more to be desired.
Divya Nelakonda, Beauty & Style Editor February 14, 2020

Sweetgreen and Momofuku both mark special places in my psychogeography of New York City. My mom and I frequented Sweetgreen when we toured colleges, and my friend and I celebrated...

I did a food swap with Steinhardt Senior Malvika Lele. Unlike the hormonal teenager's diet I had, she ate like an actual adult human. (Photo by Ria Mittal)

Coke v Kombucha: I Swapped Diets With A Friend For A Day

I, with the diet of a hormonal teenager, did a food swap with a friend who eats like an actual adult human!
Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer February 12, 2020

You know how in “Home Alone,” when Macaulay Culkin’s character realizes his parents aren’t around and he can do whatever he wants so he just drowns himself in a sh-tload...

SERRA ALPINA by Birreria in Eataly is a trendy restaurant on social media. Despite the unique concept, it provided a rather underwhelming experience. (Staff photo by Alex Tran)

Trendy Italian Restaurant Puts Style Over Substance

Eataly’s elaborately decorated SERRA ALPINA by Birreria leaves much to be desired in terms of service and meal quality.
Addison Aloian, Contributing Writer February 12, 2020

When I returned to New York after being away for winter break, I was looking forward to one thing in particular: food. The restaurants in the city are arguably some of the best...

The interior of The Little Shop is characteristic of a typical New York bodega. However, an unsuspecting door leads to a secret speakeasy with drinks and a food menu. (Photo by Ria Mittal)

More Than Just a Little Shop

Hidden behind this Seaport bodega, a vintage speakeasy with vibrant drinks.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer February 10, 2020

Imagine craving Doritos on a night out and not having to leave the building to get them. I know that sounds like a dream, but thanks to The Little Shop in the Manhattan Seaport...

Sofreh - a warm, inviting Persian restaurant with a dreamy feel near Barclays Center. (Staff photo by Anna-Dmitry Muratova)

Sofreh Is Sofreh-king Good

Sofreh’s amicable service, chic ambience and lavish plates of Persian food make it worth the trip to Brooklyn — and the high prices.
Matigan King, Contributing Writer February 5, 2020

When you first enter the warm, inviting oasis of Sofreh, a pricey Persian restaurant near Barclays Center, the scent of tantalizing spices floods your nostrils, stimulating an...