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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 three blue mugs with cake baked in them on a green background.

Mug cake recipes: Single-serve holiday happiness

Forget cake pans and ovens, grab your favorite mug and pop it in the microwave to have a deliciously warm easy treat this holiday season.
Amanda Wang, Contributing Writer December 15, 2023

My cravings for a sweet treat are at their peak during the holidays when it’s cold outside, but it’s difficult to spend time making desserts when I’d rather stay in bed....

An orange cup of hot chocolate sits next to a white lid on a white ledge. There are pastries in a display case in the background.

5 unique hot chocolates near NYU to warm your winter days

Defy your end-of-semester fatigue with some chocolatey goodness. From milk to dark, sweet to nutty, there’s a hot chocolate in the city for everyone.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer December 11, 2023

With the onset of 30 degree weather and snow flurries, I spent one chilly New York City week on a hot chocolate crawl. Beanie on and puffer jacket zipped up, I embarked on my journey...

The facade of a restaurant with green accent color and light sign with text “SOUP ‘n’ BURGER” in red. “

Diners near campus that will fill your heart and your stomach

Sometimes the stomach is the best way to ease heartache. Here are the best diners near NYU that could help treat your homesickness, one pancake at a time.
Sarah Whitacre, Contributing Writer September 30, 2022

As the weather grows cold and the semester drones on, I’ve found myself missing the comforts of home. Last year, my homesickness was nearly unbearable. Overwhelmed by the hustle...

The best hot chocolate spots around campus

The best hot chocolate spots around campus

These are the best spots around Washington Square Park to grab a quintessential winter cup of cocoa comfort.
Jules Roscoe, Contributing Writer November 23, 2021

As another New York winter approaches, we break out our puffy coats and thick boots and prepare to hunker down. Hot chocolate, the drink of comfort and nostalgia, starts calling...

Serendipity 3 offers a budget version of their record-breaking Frrrozen Hot Chocolate for $13.95. (Photo by Yusuf Husain)

Iconic Upper East Side Eatery Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

The home of the “World’s Most Expensive Dessert” fails to impress the plebeians.
Yusuf Husain, Contributing Writer September 17, 2019

Since 1954, the Upper East Side’s Serendipity 3 has been serving up eclectic desserts in a quirky, colorful diner adorned with Tiffany lamps and pop-art style prints. The restaurant’s...

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.