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Pop Pasta in New York created spaghetti donuts, a treat that’s also featured at Smorgsaburg, a food festival in Brooklyn. The spaghetti donut consists of regular pasta that is deep fried in the shape of a donut.

I Tried… Spaghetti Donuts

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor April 17, 2017
Have you ever wanted to eat pasta, but you were in a rush? Well luckily, Pop Pasta in New York has just the treat for you: spaghetti donuts.
The chopped cheese sandwich is supposed to be New York City’s version of a famous destination sandwich. The sandwich includes ground beef with onions, melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and condiments.

Sandwich Politics: Chopped Cheese

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
Like most major American cities, New York has its fair share of signature dishes and treats. But chopped cheese is the one spreading from its origins in Harlem and the Bronx to the rest of the city.
Katz Delicatessen is a famous deli on the Lower East Side that was brought over by Jewish immigrants. The menu includes classics like pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup, along with some unconventional options like tongue sandwiches and chopped liver.

When Katz Met Delicatessen

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
The order-up eatery in the Lower East Side represents a timeless deli culture that was brought over by Jewish immigrants and became popularized at the turn of the century.
The Third North Courtyard Cafe, like many other NYU dining halls, is a buffet style dining hall. As a result, students may take large amounts of food, which is a concern for obesity rates.

Is Bigger Food Better?

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
With smoothie bowls, unicorn foods, and purple bread dominating the trends of this past year, a new food trend has emerged: giant food.
The “Food Computer,” invented by MIT agricultural researcher Caleb Harper, can progress urban farming by making it more sustainable. Amy Bentley, co-founder of the NYU Farm Lab and Professor of Food Studies at NYU Steinhardt, is thinking about using the “Food Computer” at the NYU Farm Lab.

OpenAG: Urban Farming With Computers

Geomari Martinez, Contributing Writer April 3, 2017
Computers are now able to control the weather, thanks to MIT agricultural researcher Caleb Harper.
Halal food carts are available at almost every corner of busy streets in Manhattan. Such authentic street foods, among troll foods and unhealthy bowls, are predicted to trend in 2017.

Where to Find 2017 Food Trends Near NYU

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
New Yorker recently released their food trend predictions for 2017. Keeping their predictions in mind, we decided to make some predictions of our own.
Eating a bagel for breakfast is a great way to start the day. Here are the best places on campus to get those important energy-loaded carbs.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Bagels

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor March 28, 2017
Bagels are a staple in New York City culture, so check out the best bagel shops near your dorm.
Although pineapple pizza is a staple of most American pizzerias, whether or not pinapple deserves to be on pizza is a major debate, especially on social media.

The Pineapple Pizza Debate That’s Slicing the World Apart

Allie Degen, Contributing Writer March 27, 2017
The argument over whether pineapple is an acceptable pizza topping has escalated to new heights. Sparking enormous controversy over the Internet, the issue of pineapple pizza has divided mankind. But why? Why has pineapple pizza stirred up so much hysteria?
NYU campus and flags.

NYU Criticized for Ties to Aramark

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor March 27, 2017
NYU Prison Divest created a petition requesting that the university end its relationship with the food provider Aramark Corporation.

Food Waste Is Taking Over America

Kate Holland, Staff Writer March 27, 2017
The United States is infamous for a lot of things—deep-frying, outrageous portion sizes and high child obesity rates—but among these issues lays an underdog approaching the danger zone.
This french toast from Friend of a Farmer was both delicious and sustainable.  Here are 9 restaurants near campus that practice sustainable and ethical cooking.

Sustainable Restaurants Near NYU Campus

Sydney Ernstberger, Contributing Writer March 22, 2017
Although there are tons of great restaurants near NYU, they don't all value where their food comes from. Here is a list of eight restaurants near campus that are environmentally sustainable and provide ethically sourced food.
EatUp, developed by Suhashini Sarkar, matches university students to others that hope to avoid eating alone. The app can help students meet new people at campus dining halls.

I Tried… The EatUp App

Nathaniel Mahlum, Contributing Writer March 20, 2017
EatUp is an app that tries to help students find people to eat with. Read about our writer's experience using the app to discover if it's actually worth downloading.