Dining

Exciting restaurant openings you missed over the summer
As more NYU students embrace their inner foodies, keeping up with the latest dining spots around campus is essential. Here are eight new restaurants to brag about to your friends.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor
• September 24, 2024

Arroz con gandules: A warm hug for Hispanic Heritage Month
Puerto Rico’s national dish is hearty and comforting for the beginning of a chilly season.
Maya Santiago, Contributing Writer
• September 24, 2024

Gyros galore: Where to get a halal-cart fix near campus
A halal cart lover’s guide to good deals around Greenwich Village.
Aidan Levin, Staff Writer
• September 23, 2024

The sweetest of San Gennaro
The best of the desserts offered at the Neapolitan food festival.
Mia Shou, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2024

The best of the fest: Everything I ate at the New York Latin Food Festival
The first-time festival kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with an impressive range of vendors, serving everything from birria quesadillas to agua frescas.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer
• September 19, 2024

Rise and dine: where to find brunch bliss around NYU
Whether you’re out with the girls on a Sunday or trying to kill time before class, here are the six best brunch spots near campus to grab a satisfying bite to eat.
Katie Liao, Staff Writer
• September 19, 2024

Delicious and dulce: dessert recipes for Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic heritage by making these three desserts that blend tradition with seasonal fall fun.
Alessa Alluin, Contributing Writer
• September 18, 2024

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

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