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Dining

Sweetgreen is just one of the many dining options professors opt for near campus. (Via Wikimedia)

The Favorite Campus Food Stops for NYU Faculty

Because professors need to eat too.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer October 15, 2019

In the rush between classes, students have plenty of options for sustenance: Mediterranean fare from Kimmel Marketplace, a spicy chicken sandwich from Weinstein Food Court’s...

Beans and lentils are a common way for vegan and vegetarian students to incorporate protein into their meals. (via Wikimedia Commons)

NYU Vegan and Vegetarian Students Talk Protein

Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering changing your diet.
Andrea Pineda-Salgado, Staff Writer October 14, 2019

If there’s one thing vegans get tired of hearing, it’s the question, “But if you can’t eat meat, where do you get your protein?” Luckily, we found some experienced students...

The Little Havana sandwich, sold in Upstein dining hall. Ria Mittal tried to eat only sandwiches from Upstein’s Daily Press for two days. (Photo by Talia Barton)

I Only Ate at Upstein’s Daily Press for Two Days

Imagine eating at Subway five meals in a row … but with fewer options.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer October 14, 2019

Sandwiches. So simple, yet so versatile. BLT, peanut butter and jelly or fried chicken — the combinations are endless, and most, if not all, are scrumptious. But last week, I...

Apple cider doughnuts come with a pack of six for seven dollars. The Union Square Green Market has a plethora of treats and groceries for all. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

Option Paralysis at the Union Square Greenmarket? We’ve Got You Covered

From flowers to ostrich eggs, it’s worth the crowds.
Sabrina Choudhary, Staff Writer October 10, 2019

The Union Square Greenmarket is always there for me. Literally. I live in Carlyle Court Residence Hall, and four days a week, it’s right outside my building. My roommates and...

A breakfast scene with a box of Magic Cereal on the table and a bowl of granola besides it. (Photo by Li-Chun Pan)

Healthy Cereal, Hefty Price Tag

Magic Spoon claims to be a healthy version of your favorite childhood cereals, but you can only buy it for $40, and *spoiler* it’s not that great.
Kylie Smith, Staff Writer October 10, 2019

Whether you pour milk in the bowl first or last, there’s no denying that cereal is a quintessential college meal. It’s an easy snack for late-night study sessions and a quick...

Creamline is a stand in Chelsea Market that serves American classic burgers, fries and shakes made with local ingredients. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

Seven Must-Try Food Vendors in Chelsea Market

Ignore the crowds and chaos and head straight to these vendors.
Mehhma Malhi, Contributing Writer October 9, 2019

Located near the High Line is Chelsea Market, a bustling complex housing niche bookstores, high-end clothing shops, and so much food. Spanning an entire city block from Ninth to...

The Pickle Day Festival is an annual event that takes place in the Lower East Side celebrating all things pickle. (Photo by Tomer Keysar)

Take Your Pick(le): Options Abound at Pickle Day Festival

Peruse some of the choices available at last weekend's Pickle Day Festival on the Lower East Side.
Aastha Vij, Contributing Writer October 7, 2019

If you’re into deep-fried preserves, pickle-flavored ice cream and street fairs, the venn diagram of your interests probably has an intersection waiting to be labeled “Pickle...

Trader Joe’s offers a wide variety of fall-themed beverages on its shelves. (Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

A Guide to Fall’s Best Beverages

They might not all be pumpkin spice, but they’re definitely nice.
Yusuf Husain, Contributing Writer October 7, 2019

It’s officially fall. You know what that means: pumpkin spice latte season. Actually, it’s pumpkin everything season. Store aisles are piled high with pumpkin scented candles,...

Breakfast options for sale in Spacemarket outside Weinstein. (Photo by Talia Barton)

Hit the Snooze and Get Breakfast Too

It isn’t hard to keep your dorm room breakfast-ready.
Divya Nelakonda, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

We’ve all been there. You’re at your morning lecture and as the professor drones on, all you can think about is your empty stomach begging for a bagel. Or worse, the classroom...

Fruit display at the beginning of the day. (Photo by Tessa Kilcline)

The Case of Downstein’s Stolen Display Lemons

When life gives you lemons, steal them.
Tessa Kilcline, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

Once upon a time, a bowl of lemons sat outside the entrance to Downstein. One by one, the lemons vanished at the hands of hungry NYU students. Soon, a “for display only” sign...

Three bowls of homemade "Korean party noodles" are ready to be eaten. This traditional Korean dish, Janchi guksu, is typically served at celebratory events such as weddings and birthdays. (Photo by Ju Hee Shin)

Party on With Homemade Janchi Guksu

Homemade janchi guksu brings a traditional taste of Korea to New York City.
Ju Hee Shin, Contributing Writer October 3, 2019

Despite it only being the fourth week of the semester, I’ve found myself feeling plenty deprived of homemade Korean food. Taking matters into my own hands, I decided to invite...

Here are the ingredients needed for this tasty baguette dip. (Photo by Jackson Kao)

A Simple, Sophisticated Hors D’Oeuvre

Ditch the chips and salsa for a baguette and fancy dip.
Jackson Kao, Contributing Writer October 1, 2019

In the last precious days of this summer, I headed to my local beach on a sunny afternoon with my mom and sister. Though it was numbingly cold at first, we were soon swimming comfortably...