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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

The interior of a pastry shop with a wooden bar. A pastry display case is next to the bar.

Pâtisserie Fouet: The sweetest escape in Greenwich Village

This French-Japanese patisserie is the perfect intimate hideaway for dessert lovers.
Marisa Sandoval, Contributing Writer October 26, 2022

Whether it’s for refuge from a rainy day or an afternoon date or a post-dinner treat, I am always on the hunt for a hidden dessert gem. In a city of hustle and bustle, it can...

The bubblegum pink storefront of Kinky’s Dessert Bar. On either side of the door, hearts are printed on the windows in a range of pink tones. Above the door is the word “Kinky’s” in yellow letters.

Kinky’s Dessert Bar sells the dirtiest desserts in the Lower East Side

Genitalia-shaped waffles have brought fame to the bakery that opened this past Valentine’s Day. August and John DeWindt, owners of Kinky’s Dessert Bar, explain exactly why the sexual sweets sell.
Olivia Liu, Contributing Writer April 4, 2022

“I want a nipple-pierced cupcake!” my roommate and first-year Liberal Studies student, Mia Hejlsberg, said to me as she started getting ready for the day. In any other context,...

Fill up your plate with some delicious food that won't make a sound.

Quiet Sweet Treats Around the City

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor February 29, 2016
Quiet, non-crunchy foods to eat because sometimes even chewing is noise pollution.