Dining

Where Din Tai Fung goes, my heart goes with it
There’s a lot more to the restaurant than the chocolate mochi dumplings you’ve seen on TikTok.
Lauren Ng, Dining Editor
• September 11, 2024

5 Restaurant Week deals to kick off the school year
The more you save now, the more you can splurge later.
Lauren Ng, Dining Editor
• September 3, 2024
New eats near NYU: Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao on St. Mark’s Place
Ever wondered how the soup gets inside soup dumplings, or how to eat them? Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao’s new location brings the Shanghainese delight to the East Village.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor
• May 27, 2024

Benny Blanco visits NYU to celebrate the launch of his cookbook
In an exclusive interview with WSN, the award-winning songwriter and producer discussed his passion for food and the inspiration behind his new cookbook, “Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends.”
Amelia Chang, Contributing Writer
• May 3, 2024

Food Studies professor wins University Distinguished Teaching Award
Steinhardt professor Amy Bentley makes the food studies department proud with achievement for outstanding student engagement in teaching.
Carina Christo, Contributing Writer
• May 3, 2024

How to level up your instant ramen game
From adding silky egg ribbons to Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, here are five hacks you need to try to upgrade the classic college student meal.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor
• May 2, 2024

Unveiling Tsubame’s excellence through omakase
As graduation season arrives, the fine-dining omakase is an exquisite dinner fit for special occasions.
Katie Liao, Staff Writer
• May 2, 2024

Sabai Thai is an intimate nod to Thai cuisine
From Thai-style seafood to spicy curries, Sabai Thai has it all on its inclusive and tangy menu.
Sar Perez, Staff Writer
• May 1, 2024

Roaring success: What it’s like to stroll and devour through Dragon Fest
The outdoor Chinese food and culture festival is back and better than ever. Here’s my experience with the fiery and festive eats.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor
• April 30, 2024

We tried Chinatown’s most viral cheap eats — here are our honest opinions
From longtime classics to trendy bites, this food crawl has something for everyone. Which trendy eats are actually worth the hype?
Annie Emans and Lauren Ng
• April 25, 2024

Smorgasburg: The global glory of eating through America’s largest food festival
The food festival reopened on April 5 and will continue until Oct. 27. Though every vendor served up the most delicious eats, there is only so much food one person can eat in a day.
Bella Simonte, Contributing Writer
• April 25, 2024

Cocktail chronicles: A guide to Midtown bars and nightclubs for every day of the week
Let’s go above 14th Street!
Liz Lindain and Leila Anderson
• April 24, 2024


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