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Dining

Bourbon Vanilla Bean Truffle from the Häagen-Dazs on Eighth Street

Childhood Meets Adulthood With Häagen-Dazs’ New Boozy Ice Cream

Try Häagen Dazs’ newest alcohol-flavored ice creams to lift your spirits — no ID necessary.
Hanna McNeila, Staff Writer March 11, 2019

After taking a bite of cold, sweet vanilla ice cream, imagine a hint of bourbon lingering on your tongue. This is the taste Häagen-Dazs was going for the with the release of its...

Fried Oreo, a signature snack of Ray's Candy Store, a tiny, hidden place near Tompkins Square Park. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

Ray’s Candy Store: Serving the Works Since 1974

A timeless joint with sweet, fried foods galore that will warm your soul.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer March 4, 2019

Finding the perfect snack in the early morning hours after a night spent either out or holed up in Bobst can be difficult. Luckily, there is a place that offers both savory and...

Protein shakes in a GNC store. (Staff photo by Jorene He)

Student Takes on Protein Shakes

NYU’s fitness buffs share their favorite protein shake recipes.
Amina Frassl, Contributing Writer March 4, 2019

At 404 Fitness, NYU’s gym junkies compete for free weights and squat racks, packing on the pounds to flaunt their recent protein shake gains.  Stern junior Hector Grullon...

Jamon from Mueso de Jamón, a ham shop in Madrid. (Photo by Ben Land)

The Prize Pig: Madrid’s Infatuation With Jamón

NYU Madrid students get a taste of Spanish culture through jamón.
Ben Land, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

Spain’s food culture can be described as one of tradition and loyalty to a style of eating that accommodates Iberians across the peninsula. One foodstuff commonly found in a...

(Photo by Elaine Chen)

Ippudo’s Renowned Ramen Fails to Impress

The Japanese chain Ippudo falls short in the United States.
Elaine Chen, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

I was watching snow fall outside, blanketing the New York City skyline through the window of Ippudo, a restaurant famous for its traditional Japanese ramen. Taking a spoonful of...

Unda beef roll and shrimp masala roll in Kati Roll Company. (Staff photo by Jorene He)

Authentic Indian Cuisine Near NYU

Experience flavorful and authentic Indian cuisine with these five restaurants.
Taylor Jeffries, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

Despite supposedly being a meeting point of different cultures and cuisines, it can be hard to find authentic and affordable Indian food near NYU. These five restaurants will satisfy...

Gallatin senior Melissa Bartow founded the date-spread company "Wanna Date?". (via Instagram)

Gallatin Senior’s Date-able Startup Sweetens the Deal

From dorm experiment to wholesale in less than a year, Melissa Bartow’s Wanna Date? spread has been picked up by 22 stores in New York City.
Arin Garland, Dining Editor February 25, 2019

Sweet, creamy and delicious: dates are nature’s candy. Gallatin senior Melissa Bartow had her first date — the fruit — when she moved to New York City for college, and it...

CAS Sophomore Ria Mittal drinks red bull for a week. (photo by Ria Mittal)

Crazed on Caffeine: Drinking Red Bull Every Day for a Week

I don’t drink coffee. This week, I drank multiple Red Bulls each day.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer February 20, 2019

I could physically feel my whole body buzzing with energy. My hands were trembling as I struggled to take notes in class. I looked down at my paper and saw illegible writing. After...

Spicy chili soup from Szechuan Mountain House (Photos by Teresa Zhang)

Authentic Chinese Food Near NYU

The Lunar New Year is almost over, but these restaurants will be around for a while.
Teresa Zhang, Contributing Writer February 19, 2019

Whether you are a food lover looking for authentic Chinese cuisine or a student seeking comfort food from home, these five restaurants near NYU will immediately transport you to...

Dominique Ansel's cookie shots. (via Instagram)

Dominique Ansel Bakery: Do We Throw Away Its Shot?

I really only got it for the aesthetic.
Ted Ravago, Contributing Writer February 13, 2019

From its blossoming hot chocolate to its gingerbread pinecone, the sweet pastry options at Dominique Ansel Bakery are picture perfect. But does the taste live up to its hype? Dominique...

The new campus H-Mart will open in the vacant retail spot of NYU Alumni Hall. (Photo by Emily Freedman)

On-Campus H Mart Will Bring Asian Groceries to NYU

Move aside, bodegas. There’s a new shop in town.
Taylor Jeffries, Staff Writer February 11, 2019

If students suddenly begin crowding outside Alumni Residence Hall in the future, it’s probably because an H Mart just opened. The Asian-American supermarket chain that has 61...

LRoom Cafe’s Bling Bling Honey Latte priced at $7.50. (Staff photo by Arin Garland)

LRoom Cafe Prioritizes Aesthetic, Leaving No Space for Taste

Glittering expectations for LRoom’s golden coffee fall short of reality.
Arin Garland, Dining Editor February 6, 2019

I had high hopes for the LRoom Cafe when I decided to stop by after seeing their shimmering gold coffee plastered all over my Instagram feed. Located on 41 W. 14th St., the face...