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Why NYU students are obsessed with the Beli app — and why you should be too
This restaurant ranking app has taken over the New York City food scene, and NYU students have eagerly taken a bite at it.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer
• October 16, 2023
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Finding Diwali at NYC restaurants
Being so far away from home doesn't mean I have to reduce my Diwali dishes to just butter chicken.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer
• November 1, 2022
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8 restaurants that are ‘Gossip Girl’ approved
If it’s good enough for Blair Waldorf, it’s good enough for you.
Ishani Paul, Contributing Writer
• October 12, 2022
![Blue crates filled with various fruits and vegetables sit in front of a French grocery store.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/abroad-dietary-restrictions-crop-900x630.jpg)
Navigating the Paris food scene with dietary restrictions
Students following vegetarian, vegan and halal diets share their experiences and recommendations for finding options at restaurants and grocery stores around Paris.
Juliana Guarracino, Staff Writer
• May 7, 2022
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Opinion: Despite its flaws, the city council’s outdoor dining proposal deserves to pass
As the City Council calls for permanent open restaurant stalls, city planners should focus on enhancing the street culture with regulated structures and more walkable streets.
Blake Salesin, Contributing Writer
• April 15, 2022
![A multipurpose dining and cooking space in a residence hall on NYU’s Washington, D.C., campus. On the left, there’s a white table with four white chairs tucked underneath. On the right, next to the door, is a mobile island with a microwave.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_3172-900x675.jpg)
Cooking in the capital at NYU DC
NYU Washington, D.C., encourages students to become chefs in the face of high local dining prices.
Rahul Mahesh, Staff Writer
• April 14, 2022
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How venues and restaurants across NYC are enforcing the vax pass
Since Aug. 16, indoor venues have been required to check customers’ vaccination statuses as mandated by the new city-wide policy referred to as The Key to NYC. Here’s how you can show your proof of vaccination.
Sydney Barragan, UTA Deputy Editor
• September 24, 2021
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Campus-area food for all your dietary needs and choices
Whether you’re looking for gluten-free, low-carb, low-fiber or vegan options, you don’t have to go far from campus to find the food you need!
Under the Arch Staff
• September 24, 2021
![The Smith continues to be a popular dinner spot for NYU students. New mandates and recommendations have changed the way you can expect to dine in the city. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/culture-dining-covidguideline-900x675.jpeg)
Dining indoors during COVID-19, safely-ish
Here’s everything you need to know about eating at restaurants during the pandemic. Because despite CDC recommendations, we know you’ll do it anyway, so you might as well be safe about it.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• September 17, 2021
![Turns out, eating out in New York doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out these restaurants for delicious meals you can get on a tight budget. (Staff Photos by Ryan Kawahara and Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/culture-cheapeats-01-3-900x462.jpg)
10 food spots under $12
Check out these 10 restaurants that offer quick, flavorful meals for under $12.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• September 8, 2021
![Life in Greenwich Village can be hectic and fast-paced. Here are some places to stop for a quick bite to eat around NYU. (Photos by Alex Tran, Chelsea Li, Marva Shi, Manasa Gudavalli, Alex Tey)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/culture-listicle-01-2-900x586.jpg)
Food hot spots to know as a first-year
A list of places near campus for quick bites between classes.
August 25, 2021
![WSN interviewed 886 restaurant co-owner Andy Chuang. Like many restaurants, 886 suffered a blow from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the restaurant stepped up to support the community. (Staff Photo by Gabby Lozano)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Image-from-iOS-5-900x675.jpg)
Give back to 886: a Taiwanese restaurant that empowered the NYC community during COVID-19
NYU alum and 886 co-owner Andy Chuang speaks about the restaurant's decision to support other local restaurants and feed hospital workers during the height of the pandemic.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• April 9, 2021
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Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025