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

Washington Square News

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Smorgasburg: The global glory of eating through America’s largest food festival

The food festival reopened on April 5 and will continue until Oct. 27. Though every vendor served up the most delicious eats, there is only so much food one person can eat in a day.
Bella Simonte, Contributing Writer April 25, 2024

In need of a fix for street eats outside of campus? We got you. In its 14th season, Smorgasburg is a food festival dedicated to local vendors. Starting in Williamsburg, the festival...

A crowd on the street enjoying food with food stall tents on the sides of the road.

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

The Manhattan food scene is already diverse and delicious, but throw in a Japanese food festival and the food frenzy spreads like wildfire. On Oct. 28, Japan Fes New York held...

People holding umbrellas and wearing blue, plastic rain ponchos are lining up in front of food stands with blue signs that have the restaurant names written on them.

Comfort food at EEEEEATSCON NY 2023 that healed my rainy day

EEEEEATSCON NY with five E’s ate. If you didn’t get to attend the festival this year, here are the stalls of five New York City restaurants that made the terrible weather worth it.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor October 12, 2023

When you search @infatuation_nyc on Instagram, you’ll be instantly hit with an incredibly colorful feed of New York City’s best eats. You may know of The Infatuation, an online...

A portrait of Edoardo Marras with long wavy hair wearing a blue shirt and beige coat in front of the halal cart at Washington Square Park.

Eating around the world 

Sophomore Edoardo Marras is embarking on a journey to try cuisines from every country in the world.
Sydney Barragan, UTA Publishing Editor April 11, 2022

There are almost 200 countries in the world, and sophomore Edoardo Marras is determined to try food from each one. A benefit of living in a cultural hub like New York City is...

City Bakery’s annual Hot Chocolate Festival

Kendall Levison, Staff Writer February 26, 2015
Each year, throughout the month of February, City Bakery hosts the Hot Chocolate Festival, introducing a new flavor of the sweet drink every day. Head over to the bakery as the festival approaches its final days.