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Lauren Ng, Culture Editor
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Staff Reacts: Luka Dončić to the Lakers
WSN staff shares their thoughts on Sunday’s blockbuster trade.
Sidney Snider, Levi Langley, Matthew Singh, Isabella D'Erasmo, Krish Dev, Alisia Houghtaling, Leila Olukoga, Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Lauren Ng and Maggie Turner
• February 6, 2025
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The perfect day in the West Village
Don’t be intimidated by its bougie reputation.
Bella Simonte, Daphne Zhu, Grace Tan, Julia Kim and Lauren Ng
• January 27, 2025
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Beyond NYU: Shaking up the restaurant industry one article at a time
You might know Eater from its vast lists of restaurant recommendations. But for Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Wu, the publication offers many opportunities for expansion.
Lauren Ng, Culture Editor
• January 23, 2025
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New eats near NYU: What even is Australian food? ACRU offers a fine dining answer
The restaurant, created by Tasmania native and former Atomix sous chef Daniel Garwood, opened on MacDougal Street in October.
Lauren Ng, Dining Editor
• December 13, 2024
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Photo: ‘Tis the season for finished finals and festive treats
Christobelle Rudes, Contributing Writer
• December 12, 2024
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New eats near NYU: At Kernel, a robotic arm serves up some of the best vegetables in the city
The new fast-casual chain, created by Chipotle founder Steve Ells, opened its NoHo location in late October.
Lauren Ng, Dining Editor
• December 10, 2024
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Navigating nutrition: Student-athletes on staying fueled
Between running to class and traveling for away games, keeping up with nutrition as an NYU student-athlete is no easy feat.
Lauren Ng, Dining Editor
• December 4, 2024
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Staff Recs: Beauty products
From hair masks to foot balms, we’ve got you covered — head to toe.
Annie Emans, Andrea Lui, Shiphrah Moses, Grace Tan, Lauren Ng, Dani Biondi, Sidney Snider, Dharma Niles and Karina Rower
• November 8, 2024
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Confectionaries build community at Food Network’s Halloween Sweets & Treats
WSN spoke with Food Network chefs and television hosts Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown about Halloween Sweets & Treats, a family-friendly event at the New York City Wine & Food Festival.
Dani Biondi and Lauren Ng
• October 24, 2024
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Photo: It’s time to put the ‘treat’ in trick-or-treat
Sydney Poser, Contributing Writer
• October 8, 2024
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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
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Everything in and out for back to school
Change the trajectory of your semester with tips from WSN’s Culture Desk.
Andrea Lui, Shiphrah Moses, Lauren Ng, Annie Emans and Grace Tan
• September 6, 2024
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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
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We tried Chinatown’s most viral cheap eats — here are our honest opinions
From longtime classics to trendy bites, this food crawl has something for everyone. Which trendy eats are actually worth the hype?
Annie Emans and Lauren Ng
• April 25, 2024
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Sanuki Udon brings the rich flavor of Japanese udon close to campus
This assembly line-style udon restaurant, the first of its kind in New York City, offers authentic noodle dishes just across from the Stern School of Business.
Lauren Ng and Jiayang Chen
• March 28, 2024
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The hero of the East Village community is a mac and cheese restaurant
Sarita’s Mac and Cheese has big flavors and an even bigger heart.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer
• March 8, 2024
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Casa Bond: where fine dining meets Mexican tradition
With avant-garde dishes rooted in Mexican heritage, the NoHo restaurant’s $150 Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu makes it clear that food is its love language.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer
• February 12, 2024
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5 unique hot chocolates near NYU to warm your winter days
Defy your end-of-semester fatigue with some chocolatey goodness. From milk to dark, sweet to nutty, there’s a hot chocolate in the city for everyone.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer
• December 11, 2023
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The must-try Japanese street foods from Japan Fes
From fluffy pancakes to takoyaki, Japan Fes offered an impressive range of classics and novelties. Here’s where you can find some in the city.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer
• November 1, 2023
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Why NYU students are obsessed with the Beli app — and why you should be too
This restaurant ranking app has taken over the New York City food scene, and NYU students have eagerly taken a bite at it.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer
• October 16, 2023
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Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025