All content by Aidan Levin
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Betting on burgers: A new take on the American classic from The Happiest Hour
The West Village bar has recently put its spin on the McDonald’s Happy Meal to create full-on burger beauty.
Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer
• April 12, 2024
![The interior of a ramen shop, with tables and an open kitchen. A person stands in the kitchen cooking.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/culture-dining-ramenshops-minca-1200x800.jpg)
Noodle nirvana: Ramen shops near campus you can’t miss
From your standard chashu, noodles and broth to deconstructive twists, here are some local ramen shops that deserve your attention.
Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer
• February 15, 2024
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Cure your Halloween candy cravings at these Greenwich Village institutions
This Halloween, ditch the name-brand bulk bags with these local candy shops in Greenwich Village that have not only withstood the test of time, but the high standards of New York City.
Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer
• October 27, 2023
![People standing in front of a Mexican-style tent with a sign that says “Classic Mexican Mole” and “Nixtamal”.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/culture-queens-nixtamal-2-1200x800.jpg)
Evening eats at the Queens Night Market
With every item sold capped at $6, the market is a cultural hub of eats, treats and vibes.
Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer
• October 2, 2023
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024