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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Dining

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How to celebrate Pi Day the right way

The best pie in the city to celebrate the best unofficial holiday.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

Thanksgiving may be the most famous holiday for celebrating with pie, but as March 14 quickly approaches, it’s time to highlight the dessert’s more unofficial holiday. Pi Day...

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7 recipes that turn dining hall staples into elevated meals

Add some variety to normally monotonous dining hall items with these creative recipes engineered to satisfy any craving.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

After a long day of classes and walking around the city, the last thing you want to do is eat the same dining hall meal you have for dinner every day. Instead, switch up your daily...

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These 7 vinyl listening bars are making music the main course

This dining trend from Japan is turning tables.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Foodies, it’s time to put music first. Listening bars are popping up all over the city, inviting guests to escape the Manhattan noise and dive into a curated audio experience....

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I asked ChatGPT for a cookie recipe, here’s what happened

Is there an intersection, or eventual union, between artificial intelligence and baking?
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer March 11, 2025

I’m tired of recipe research. As a longtime baker, I am often looking out for new recipes to add to my Rolodex, but I have become increasingly aggravated by the pages and pages...

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5 fulfilling restaurants to break your fast during Ramadan

Enjoy some of these tasty restaurants with your loved ones after a long day of fasting.
Maryam Babar, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

In the blink of an eye, another Ramadan has approached, Muslims all around the world come together and embrace their bonds, not only with each other, but also with their creator,...

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5 Manhattan cafes where you can actually study

From power outlets to free Wi-Fi, these cafes near campus will help you to get the job done.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

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New eats near NYU: L’Appartement 4F brings mini croissants from Brooklyn to the West Village

The Brooklyn-based bakery has opened a convenient walk-up window near NYU.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Blink and you might miss it: L'Appartement 4F has opened its newest installment on the quaint corner of West 10th Street and Greenwich Avenue. Beginning in Brooklyn Heights in...

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5 study cafes near Tandon to get you through midterm season

Washington Square campus students wish they could lock in with a view of the Dumbo skyline.
Antonia Ang, Contributing Writer March 5, 2025

At first glance, NYU’s Brooklyn campus seems to have a lack of comfortable, lively study spaces. But as I enter my third year at the Tandon School of Engineering, I’ve decided...

(Evan D'Souza for WSN)

New eats near NYU: Indulge in cinnamon rolls at Sunday Morning

The East Village’s bakery expertly modernizes this classic dessert.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

If you find yourself on an early morning stroll through the East Village, take solace from the brisk wind and warm up with a cinnamon roll fresh out of the oven. In a modern store...

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4 supper clubs to eat your way through NYC

Find community through cuisine by joining these four New York City food clubs.
Ashwin Nanda, Contributing Writer March 3, 2025

While the vast range of restaurants in New York City is enough to satiate any food enthusiast, supper clubs offer an alternative way for self-proclaimed connoisseurs to engage...

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New eats near NYU: Where bagels and gelato unite

Affordable eats chain Sofia’s brings two of its most popular food items together in a quaint space on West Fourth Street.
Mia Shou, Contributing Writer February 28, 2025

A block away from Washington Square Park, among jazz clubs, cocktail bars and Lipton Hall, sits Sofia’s Bagels and Gelato. The humble West Fourth Street shop, decorated with...

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4 restaurant industry volunteering opportunities

Give back to the New York City community and kickstart your career in the service industry with these four organizations.
Yael Grosman, Contributing Writer February 21, 2025

Now that it’s February, New Year’s resolutions should be in full swing. But if you’re like most of us who created vague aspirations and don’t know where to begin, volunteering...