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Ranked: Celsius flavors

From the WSN desk that never sleeps.
Aashna Miharia and Dharma Niles May 7, 2025

With no shortage of contentions and controversies to cover at NYU, our tenure as news editors has been defined by record-late work times and countless all-nighters. When you’re...

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6 restaurants near campus for your post-graduation celebration

The tassel was certainly worth the hassle — it’s time to celebrate with some of the best restaurants in town.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer May 7, 2025

Graduating from college is an achievement that must be celebrated, and what better way to celebrate such a special occasion than with dinner on your parents’ card? Whether you’re...

Fish bian dang. (Lauren Ng for WSN)

New eats near NYU: A restaurant-turned-bakery serving bold Taiwanese flavors

Win Son Bakery, known for creative dishes like its scallion pancake-wrapped bacon, egg and cheese, opens a new location in the East Village after years of operating in Williamsburg.
Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief May 6, 2025

Swoonworthy dorm dinners

Swoonworthy dorm dinners

Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer May 5, 2025

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New eats near NYU: The viral 2D omakase restaurant tastes as good as it looks

This Korean-inspired 2D restaurant combines modern decor, playful artistry and traditional cuisine.
Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer May 5, 2025

With its new-kid-on-the-block novelty, the East Village’s newest omakase restaurant Shirokuro has recently gone viral on social media for its unique 2D interior design art —...

People with takeout orders walking out of sweetgreen. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Brown bag your way through the 9-to-5

Easy, packable lunch recipes that won’t eat your whole paycheck.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

As a summer intern, you’ll quickly learn that the biggest thing eating away at your below-average pay won’t be taxes, rent or Uber's home from after-work happy hour: It’ll...

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Southeast Asian restaurants to check out near campus

Celebrate AAPI Month by tasting some of Southeast Asia’s more underrepresented cuisines, just steps from campus.
Ryan Lin and Sydney Poser May 1, 2025

With Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month now here, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the rich and diverse Southeast Asian cultures that have shaped America. While...

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Study abroad, eat like a local: Where to eat near NYU Paris

Say au revoir to boring baguettes and bonjour to Parisian classics and more.
Andrea Lui and Katie Liao April 30, 2025

PARIS — Before stepping foot into France, we thought the Paris food scene was just baguettes, croissants and crepes. While these are still some classic French staples, Paris...

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Technology and hospitality: Enemies or allies?

Have we reached a compromise between automated service and human connection?
Bella Simonte, Dining Editor April 30, 2025

As a kid, my daily schedule revolved around meal times. Even when I had school activities until 9 p.m. or my parents got stuck at work, we would still make time to eat together...

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6 spring treats to cure your finals stress

Celebrate the warm weather with these six sweet treats from New York City’s favorite bakeries.
Amanda Wang, Contributing Writer April 25, 2025

The arrival of spring brings a rebirth to New York City — icy sludge no longer lines the curbs, daffodils peek their heads up from the melted snow and, most noticeably, restaurants...

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Taking my fears out for dinner

Two weeks ago, I sat at the bar of Gramercy Tavern with no phone, no book and no armor.
Bella Simonte, Dining Editor April 23, 2025

As an introverted only child, I’ve never ventured away from being alone: I watch movies in bed, cook myself three-course dinners and put on concerts in the shower. But all of...

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How to reduce food waste in college kitchens

Food waste tips and tricks to help save your wallet and our planet this Earth Day.
Bella Simonte, Kyra Mehta and Aimee Wan April 22, 2025

There’s a common misconception that living sustainably is reserved for those who can afford solar panels and energy-saving appliances. Cutting waste can actually be done by anyone...