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

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These treats are made with Tik Tok chef @everydaychiffons recipe for 5-ingredient chocolate chip peanut butter cookies. While its quality is still up for debate, the recipe is undeniably much easier to follow compared with those from Bon Appetit or Food Network. (Photo by Gaby Baldovino)

Hit or Miss: Five Ingredient Cookies from TikTok

Is TikTok the new Bon Appetit?
Gaby Baldovino, Staff Writer Apr 15, 2020

Since the dawn of quarantine, it seems that every single person on the internet who has never picked up a pan in their entire life is posting pictures of a loaf of banana bread...

In this time of turbulence, one of the best ways to relax might be to cook. Using only canned food and some essentials, you can create dishes that are both convenient and nourishing like sautéed canned beans or spaghetti marinara. (Photo by Alex Christiano)

Quarantine Cooking, Done Simply

You can make both of these quick and easy dishes with canned ingredients you probably have in your pantry.
Alex Christiano, Contributing Writer Apr 1, 2020

Like many NYU students, I found myself abruptly evicted from my dorm and back at home for the rest of the semester. During these turbulent times, I find that one of the best ways...

Wasting precious grocery in a time like now is no wise option, with COVID-19 causing grocery store shortages and job layoffs. Nonetheless, the recipes below may offer you a solution to the perishables at the back of your fridge. (Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Recipes to Reduce Food Waste

Make the most out of your sparse grocery trips with these food waste-reducing recipes.
Lauren Gruber, Dining Editor Mar 25, 2020

Overstocked on aubergines during your quarantine grocery trips? Not sure how to make use of your $7 organic strawberries after they’ve gone mushy? Between COVID-19 causing food...

Wildair is a small natural wine bar in the Lower East Side. With its appeal of versatility, this place is an ideal place for a date, drinks with friends or a glass of wine enjoyed with some delicious snacks. (Staff photo by Alex Tran)

Lower East Side’s Secret Hideout: Wildair Wine Bar

Come for the wine selection, stay for the chocolate hazelnut tarts.
Matigan King, Contributing Writer Mar 11, 2020

After entering Wildair, a small natural wine bar on Orchard Street in the Lower East Side, it feels as though you have stumbled upon a gem hidden right under your nose. The music...

The Fried Chicken Sandwich and Phat See Eiw are both served by Uncle Boons. This new Asian-fusion restaurant is located in Little Italy. (Photo by Ria Mittal)

Doesn’t Get Finer Than Thai Diner

Turns out french fries go with literally everything.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer Mar 2, 2020

I am the biggest fan of Thai food. Any Thai takeout place, restaurant and lunch special worth talking about has been tried and tested by yours truly. So when I heard that the team...

These gourmet Pop-Tarts are made from Bon Appetits recipe featured in the YouTube series Gourmet Makes. If you have six hours to spare, they will be a delicious treat for your efforts. (Photo by Mia Karle)

I Tried Making Gourmet Pop-Tarts in My Dorm

With only my tiny dorm kitchen and a borrowed food processor, I attempted to make Bon Appétit's gourmet Pop-Tarts from scratch.
Mia Karle, Contributing Writer Feb 26, 2020

Bon Appetit’s popular YouTube series “Gourmet Makes” follows chef Claire Saffitz and her quest to make ordinary snacks — like Oreos, Pringles and Ben & Jerry’s —...


This vegetarian spaghetti consists of artichoke sauce and Trader Joe’s meatless sausage. Meatless options are becoming increasingly popular at stores such as Trader Joe’s, making it easy for anyone to substitute ingredients in their favorite dishes.
(Photo by Daniela Ortiz)

I Tried Trader Joe’s Meatless Meat — And You Should Too

For four days my meals consisted of meatless meat options from one of the nation's beloved food stores. Here's what I discovered.
Daniela Ortiz, Staff Writer Feb 18, 2020

With talks of all the environmental damage caused by consuming red meat, the appeal of veganism and vegetarianism grows with each passing day. While I still eat meat, I actively...

I did a food swap with Steinhardt Senior Malvika Lele. Unlike the hormonal teenagers diet I had, she ate like an actual adult human. (Photo by Ria Mittal)

Coke v Kombucha: I Swapped Diets With A Friend For A Day

I, with the diet of a hormonal teenager, did a food swap with a friend who eats like an actual adult human!
Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer Feb 12, 2020

You know how in “Home Alone,” when Macaulay Culkin’s character realizes his parents aren’t around and he can do whatever he wants so he just drowns himself in a sh-tload...

Sofreh - a warm, inviting Persian restaurant with a dreamy feel near Barclays Center. (Staff photo by Anna-Dmitry Muratova)

Sofreh Is Sofreh-king Good

Sofreh’s amicable service, chic ambience and lavish plates of Persian food make it worth the trip to Brooklyn — and the high prices.
Matigan King, Contributing Writer Feb 5, 2020

When you first enter the warm, inviting oasis of Sofreh, a pricey Persian restaurant near Barclays Center, the scent of tantalizing spices floods your nostrils, stimulating an...

by Chloes Chicky Chicky tenders have everything but the taste of our lovely snack. (Staff photo by Alex Tran)

Chicky Chicky or Icky Chicky?

Hopeful vegan gets disappointed by fake chicken.
Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer Feb 3, 2020

Moving to New York as a vegetarian with an array of allergies, by CHLOE. was my saving grace. It’s basically a sanctuary for anyone who’s vegan or vegetarian. They offer a...

While many small businesses are cash only, all businesses are required to accept cash due to a new NYC law. (Staff photo by Alex Tran)

Cash is Back!

New York joins the growing list of U.S. cities that have banned cashless businesses.
Sabrina Choudhary, Contributing Writer Feb 3, 2020

New York City lawmakers passed legislation on Thursday, Jan. 23 that requires all New York City businesses to accept cash payments. The City Council approved the ban on the grounds...

The Soho Diner tucked away in Lower Manhattan. (Photo by Divya Nelakonda)

Soho Diner Reimagines the Humble American Eatery

Serving night owls, early birds and everyone in between, you can find pork schnitzel and vegan banana pancakes all at the same joint — further proof that the American diner is truly timeless.
Divya Nelakonda, Beauty & Style Editor Jan 30, 2020

In the age of elaborate latte designs, rainbow-colored food and bizarre cross-cultural ingredient combinations, the classic diner feels akin to a lost art. Even in the city that...

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