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Dining

Six brown cookies on a plate with Reese's peanut butter cups and candy corn on top mimicking a witch hat.

Trick or treat yourself with these DIY Halloween treats

Whether you’re snacking before a Halloweekend pre-game or munching during a spooky movie marathon, these four recipes will satisfy your cravings.
Noor Maahin, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

This year, New York City is celebrating Halloween across two weekends. So, as you gear up for Halloweekend number two — and the holiday itself — take some time for reflection....

A man smiling in a green varsity jacket while giving away a bowl of food.

Chef JJ Johnson throws the cookout to end all cookouts

The Cookout: A Hip Hop Celebration, an event at Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival, was a star-studded celebration of Black culture, cuisine and music in America.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 25, 2024

For James Beard Award-winning chef JJ Johnson, cookouts are about more than just the food. The final event of this year’s Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival,...

Multiple pieces of cake on a table.

Confectionaries build community at Food Network’s Halloween Sweets & Treats

WSN spoke with Food Network chefs and television hosts Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown about Halloween Sweets & Treats, a family-friendly event at the New York City Wine & Food Festival.
Dani Biondi and Lauren Ng October 24, 2024

On the 102nd floor of the One World Observatory, everything feels a little magical. With 360-degree views of Manhattan and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the Observatory would...

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...

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

New eats near NYU: 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...

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 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....

A tan, yellow and green tub of ice cream sit beside each other. They read, “Van Leeuwen French Ice Cream” on the front.

I tried 30 of Westside Market’s ice cream pints — here are the ones that won over my sweet tooth

Choosing a single pint from the vast number of flavors offered at Westside Market is a daunting task. Having personally sampled many of Westside’s ice creams, I know a thing or two about the grocery store’s best.
Bella Simonte, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

After discovering the treasure trove of ice cream flavors at Westside Market, the grocery store right across from Third Avenue North residence hall, I set out on a mission to sample...

A close-up of brown cake slices topped with white frosting and green seeds, displayed on a glass platter in a bakery. (Pashmina Khan for WSN)

It’s time to put the ‘treat’ in trick-or-treat

Indulge in fall flavors at these bakeries near NYU.
Sydney Poser, Contributing Writer October 8, 2024

There’s nothing like getting a sweet treat after — or during — your midterm study grind. Taking advantage of the numerous cafes and bakeries offering fall-themed menus, I’ve...

A close-up shot of a bratwurst with white sauce on top in a cardboard tray, in front of some beer.

Oktoberfest NYC serves up mediocre food at a high price

New York’s take on the infamous German festival was commercialized and lacking in spirit.
Aidan Levin, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

On a chilly Friday afternoon, I ventured to the Financial District’s South Street Seaport neighborhood, where Pier 15 was transformed into a bonanza of beers and brats. Oktoberfest...

A woman and a person in a bagel costume posing for a photo

How BagelFest introduced me to a hole new world

More than 30 vendors displayed their doughy delicacies at the fifth annual BagelFest.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 7, 2024

After attending New York BagelFest on Sept. 28, I now understand that cream cheese, smoked salmon and bread are direct threats to my self-control. BagelFest, I don’t blame you...

An illustration of a taco fighting french fries boxing in a ring.

Ranked: Fast food near campus

These spots might not help your health, but can certainly please your need for grease.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

College students need quick and easy food to eat in between classes or after their night-long study sessions when all the dining halls are closed. We’re all in need of meals...