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A collage of five pictures of differently prepared dates.

Break your fast with these 5 stuffed date recipes this Ramadan

From peanut butter to mascarpone, bring the tradition of breaking fast with elevated dates to your dorm room kitchen.
Taylor Grace Heller, Contributing Writer March 14, 2024

As Ramadan begins, many fasting students may be missing home a little more than usual. The family iftars, or evening meals, meetings at the local mosques and home cooking feel...

A group of people crowd around the entrance of The Grey Dog. Above them is metal scaffolding with a baby blue banner that has the restaurant’s name printed on it.

The best places for bottomless brunch around NYU

Here are our recommendations for the best places to celebrate the weekend with endless drinks and French toast. Have fun getting home.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor March 4, 2022

Bottomless brunch is one of New York City’s late afternoon weekend rituals. Unlimited drinks served with your choice of breakfast or lunch fare after these few LONG weeks of...

Pumpkin is known for being versatile with many different recipes. NYU students dish on their favorite pumpkin-based recipes. (Photos by Juliana Guarracino)

NYU students’ go-to pumpkin recipes

NYU students share their favorite pumpkin recipes and what these festive dishes mean to them.
Juliana Guarracino, Staff Writer October 29, 2021

The leaves are crunchy, the weather is cool and everything is pumpkin-flavored. Every year, fall ushers in its annual wave of pumpkin-flavored goods. So why not embrace the theme...

Illustrated by Rachel Lee.

Side Hustling, Chapter 1: The Dogs and the Disaster

In the first installment of this month’s serial, college student Valerie goes up against a pack of unruly lap dogs.
Alec Winshel, Staff Writer March 4, 2020

After accidentally destroying her roommate’s computer, Valerie must pick up a series of odd jobs in order to rectify the situation. Dogs are basically computers. Their operating...

A breakfast scene with a box of Magic Cereal on the table and a bowl of granola besides it. (Photo by Li-Chun Pan)

Healthy Cereal, Hefty Price Tag

Magic Spoon claims to be a healthy version of your favorite childhood cereals, but you can only buy it for $40, and *spoiler* it’s not that great.
Kylie Smith, Staff Writer October 10, 2019

Whether you pour milk in the bowl first or last, there’s no denying that cereal is a quintessential college meal. It’s an easy snack for late-night study sessions and a quick...

Brioche french toast, caramelized with bananas and walnuts drizzled with a side of maple syrup. (Photo by Carol Lee)

Late Night Pancakes Are Clinton St. Baking Co.’s Forte

Forget about brunch ... what’s for brinner?
Arin Garland, Dining Editor January 28, 2019

It was 7 p.m. and the yellow ceiling lights from inside the Clinton St. Baking Co. were dimmed. From the moment I laid eyes on the quaint corner restaurant at the intersection...

Urbanspace in Midtown offers a variety of breakfast options including classy oyster menu, Mexican breakfast and, of course, the classic New York Bagel.

Where to Break Fast for Breakfast on Campus

Carina Pansch, Contributing Writer February 26, 2018
Something considered as the most important meal of the day deserves more attention then what students give it. From the dining halls to a few places off campus, find time fo breakfast.
Kellogg’s NYC on Union Square. The comfy new cereal bar features Kellogg’s-branded cereal with a choice of unlimited toppings.

Never Too Old for Cereal

Liv Chai, Dining Editor January 22, 2018
Hear about the new, colorful cereal bar in town. Is it worth it?
Miss Lily’s, located at 109 Avenue A, offers unlimited cocktails and flavorful twists on brunch classics.

Boozy Brunch, College Wallet

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer December 4, 2017
Brunch is a New York favourite. Especially if it includes good food and delicious drinks. Here's a list of great places to enjoy your next bottomless brunch!
Open 24 hours a day, Veselka is a diner at 144 2nd Ave. that serves a variety of classic Ukranian food. Here is a list of several breakfast places on campus that will satisfy your craving at any time in the day.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Breakfast

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor April 4, 2017
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here's where to find it close to your dorm.
Yogurt, a healthy snack filled with probiotics and calcium, can be eaten for any meal, on the go, and even at the dining hall.

The Art of Eating: Yogurt

Maya Katchen Nann, Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
Yogurt is both a healthy snack and a transformative ingredient in many recipes. Here are some ways you can include yogurt into your daily life.

Stop Being Basic With Your Avocados

Katie Armstrong, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
Everyone’s favorite superfood right now is avocado. While there is nothing wrong with good ol’ guac or avocado toast, it is time to get creative.