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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

In the warmly-lit dining hall in the Paulson Center, a line of students wait next to the cashier counter. Seven plates of neatly-arranged fruits are placed on a white table.

Cafe 181 & Crave NYU cook up crowds at the Paulson Center

The new cafe and innovative dining hall offer caffeine and conceptual cuisine.
Mitali Sapra, Contributing Writer February 28, 2023

In recent years, NYU has seriously upped its dining hall game. A revamp of Upstein last year introduced two new concepts — a vegan stall and an international food stall. NYU...

Ono Bowls' hipster chalkboard menu, featuring an array of blended drinks and meals, including fruit, acai and pitaya bowls, oatmeal and smoothies. (  Ria Mittal)

Ono Bowls or Oh-No Bowls?

The acai joint doesn’t deserve the accolades.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer March 25, 2019

Bright, delicious and trendy, acai bowls are the epitome of the antioxidant aesthetic. Ono Bowls on Eighth Street, a favorite among NYU students, floods social media feeds. Apart...

A kale/pitaya blend bowl from Playa Bowls, located at 108 MacDougal St.

Vamos a la Playa Bowls

Caroline Grace Zemsky, Staff Writer November 16, 2017
Acai bowls are a healthy and delicious snack to satisfy your sweet cravings. Check out Playa Bowls for the original South American bowls!