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Dining

Hotel Chantelle, located in the Lower East Side, is a three-floor restaurant. The Parisian-garden style rooftop is a fun place to enjoy a French menu. (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

Celebrate the Heat at Rooftop Restaurants

Rooftop hopping anyone?
Celina Khorma, Staff Writer April 29, 2019

What better place to get a view of New York City than the rooftop of a 30-story building? May is just around the corner, so rather than being trapped in a concrete complex, step...

The Fat Radish is a British inspired farm-to-table trendy eatery located in the Lower East Side. (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

The Fat Radish Freshens up Food

Enjoy the Earth’s bounty with the simple dishes at The Fat Radish.
Matigan King, Contributing Writer April 29, 2019

When my waiter first introduced himself at The Fat Radish — a veggie-centric restaurant in the Lower East Side — he emphasized that it was a great night for business, as everyone...

Healthy homemade flatbread pizza made with leftover vegetables. (Photo by Isla Na)

Your Leftovers Won’t Go to Waste With This Flatbread Pizza Recipe

Have leftover vegetables from last night’s salad, or ingredients that are about to go bad in your fridge? With this flatbread recipe, you won’t have to let them go to waste.
Isla Na, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

Pizza is a staple for students who crave a midday or midnight snack. NYU is surrounded by great pizza establishments, some even open until 4 a.m., like Joe’s. However, in New...

(Staff photo by Min Ji Kim)

Minimal Human Contact Can Make for a Better Meal

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to take some time for yourself.
Arin Garland, Dining Editor April 23, 2019

Imagine eating alone in a cubicle, isolated from all human contact. Popular Japanese ramen chain Ichiran’s has labeled this the ideal dining experience. For the more extroverted...

Chef Bashir cooked saffron rice and dish made of potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant. (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)

Refugee and Chef Prepares a Meal and Answers Questions

As part of the Hunger Action Series, Chef Bashir cooked a meal while discussing his own journey.
Alexandria Johnson, Staff Writer April 22, 2019

Szzz! The oil in the pan crackled as Chef Bashir welcomed questions while he performed a live cooking demonstration for 17 guests at the Puck Building on Friday. The event...

The Tang Hot Pot's lunch special. The restaurant is located on 135 Bowery and specializes in SiChuan hotpot. (Staff photo by Min Ji Kim)

Immerse Yourself in a Bevy of Boiling Broths at Tang Hotpot

Stir, simmer and boil your own broth at Tang Hotpot where the lunch special makes your mouth water and wallet breathe easy.
Arin Garland, Dining Editor April 22, 2019

Decorated with delicately rolled raw meats, bright leafy vegetables and freshly chopped onions and mushrooms, our table looked like a neatly curated selection of ingredients taken...

The Rigatoni pork ribs ragu from Pepe Rosso To Go. (via Instagram)

Small Italian Eatery Is Big on Pasta

Pepe Rosso To Go is the perfect stop for a classic grab-and-go Italian meal.
Georgie Galinson, Contributing Writer April 16, 2019

Some days you crave pasta. Not boxed pasta with thin marinara from a jar, but meaty, creamy goodness, which you do not have the patience, energy or ability to produce. Pepe Rosso...

A newly opened location of Malai Ice Cream, where a Stern alumna has launched her global fusion ice cream brand. (Photo by Bella Mae Gil)

Stern Alumna’s Ice Cream Shop Opens in Brooklyn

Bella Gil, Staff Writer April 14, 2019

Combining flavors from her home with well-loved basics, Pooja Bavishi’s ice cream company and shop, Malai, transforms ice cream into a new type of dessert. Stern alumna Bavishi...

The wagamama across from Third Avenue North Residence Hall closed its doors this week. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

wagamama Next to Third North Officially Closes Doors

After two years of serving mediocre ramen in the East Village, wagamama’s short-lived outpost has closed.
Arin Garland, Dining Editor April 14, 2019

Brown packing paper now lines the glass windows of the wagamama across from Third Avenue North Residence Hall, officially marking the end of its East Village presence. The location...

The Steak Mazemen at Niche, located on 172 Delancey St., with a poached egg is priced at $23. (Photo by Taylor Jeffries)

New Mazemen Restaurant Is Just Overpriced, Brothless Ramen

Mazemen at Niche fails to a-maze.
Taylor Jeffries, Staff Writer April 9, 2019

Renowned ramen chef Shigetoshi Nakamura introduced New Yorkers to a new take on ramen with a style called ‘mazemen’ at his restaurant, Niche. Mazemen is a dish that omits most...

Neatly pleated dumpings handmade by Elaine. Elaine's family gathers every new year to make these traditional dumplings. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

Move Over Vanessa’s, This Dorm Dumpling Recipe Is Here to Take Your Place

Enjoy some delicious homemade dumplings with this family recipe. Warning: Not for beginners.
Elaine Chen, Staff Writer April 9, 2019

Savory chicken, tender pork or wholesome vegetables — essentially any food that you can think of — can be wrapped in a fluffy dough blanket and become a delicious dumpling....

Gallatin senior Parker Reposa (left) and Stern junior Drew Enyedi (right,) founders of the up-cycling company Grounded, display their handmade face mask and soap. All of their products are made from recycled coffee grounds. (Staff photo by Min Ji Kim)

Two NYU Students Combine Coffee and Cosmetics

NYU students’ upcycled coffee ground company is grounded in building a sustainable future.
Arin Garland, Dining Editor April 8, 2019

Over 11 million tons of coffee are produced annually around the world, the vast majority of which ends up in landfills. Gallatin senior Parker Reposa and Stern junior Drew Enyedi...