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Washington Square News

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

An illustration of a man with brown hair and a beard, wearing a blue apron over a white long-sleeve shirt. With his left hand, he holds a plate with spaghetti.

Meet legendary chef and pasta maestro Scott Conant

World-renowned chef Scott Conant talks about his career, his family and his famous spaghetti pomodoro.
Talia Scolaro, Contributing Writer November 3, 2022

Growing up in an Italian household, pasta has always been a staple meal in my life. There’s nothing better than waking up on Sunday morning and smelling Mom’s homemade tomato...

Student chef Nino Asaro aims to purchase the freshest vegetables. (Photo by Justin Park)

Gallatin Student Keeps Mystery Alive With His Pseudo-Restaurant, Clandesdine

Sophomore Nino Asaro ran a fine dining restaurant out of his apartment with bookings made for months in advance.
Amanda Burkett, Beauty & Style Editor November 8, 2018

Nino Asaro has been drawn to fire since he was six. The fire that blazed from his grandmother’s kitchen in the southernmost tip of Italy became his vice as she taught him to...

NYU ‘Chopped’ champion discusses win

Emily Harris, Staff Writer September 17, 2015
NYU home to first college winner of culinary competition show "Chopped"