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Washington Square News

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

Keep New York City's streets open

Keep New York City’s streets open

New York City did the right thing by opening the streets to pedestrians during the pandemic. The streets should stay open after the pandemic.
Kevin Kurian, Deputy Opinion Editor March 17, 2021

One of the only good things to come out of the pandemic was the opening of New York’s streets.  The Open Streets initiative benefited New York’s small businesses when they...

Blossom is a vegan restaurant previously located in Chelsea, NYC. Blossom recently relocated to 72 University Pl. in Greenwich Village. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavlli)

Blossom: For Vegans & Foodies Alike

The Blossom in Chelsea relocated in mid-August, bringing its entirely vegan menu to University Place. Its outpost on Columbus Avenue is still kicking.
Juliana Guarracino, Contributing Writer September 23, 2020

When I first dined at Blossom four years ago, it seemed too good to be true. I had only recently become vegan, but I had, for the most part, already conquered the challenge of...

The Nugget Spot, previously located at 230 E 14th street, announced they were officially closing their doors for good. The restaurant will be remembered for its "Sriracha Nugs" and its reliability to keep patrons coming back. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

The Nugget Spot: Gone, but Never Forgotten

After operating out of the East Village for seven years, the Nugget Spot announced its permanent closure on Sept. 10.
Paul Kim, Dining Editor September 16, 2020

Almost two years after the fact, I still remember the searing, stabbing heartburn that came with my first box of Sriracha Nugs from The Nugget Spot. I was a first-semester sophomore...

Di Di Dumpling located on E 24th and Lexington. During the COVID-19 epidemic, restaurants have become more reliant on their regular customers for survival. (Staff Photo by Leo Sheingate)

The Joys and Responsibilities of Being a Restaurant Regular

Without help from the federal government, restaurants rely on their community for help. We cannot let them down.
Paul Kim, Dining Editor September 2, 2020

A little nameless shack just beyond the train tracks that cut through my mother’s hometown in Feng Yuan sells some of the best potstickers I’ve had in my 21-year-long, dumpling-filled...

Restaurants Need More Relief

Restaurants Need More Relief

If small restaurants are going to survive the pandemic, they’ll need more financial relief from the federal and state governments.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor March 31, 2020

Because of the spread of COVID-19, government leaders like New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo have enacted social distancing measures to protect people from contracting the virus....

Tortaria hosts a cozy interior with bright lights and comfortable seating. (Photo by Talia Barton)

Restaurant Face-Off: Tortaria vs. El Canterino

Located next to each other on University Place, which cantina will be crowned the winner in the ultimate campus Mexican food showdown?
Yusuf Husain, Contributing Writer October 15, 2019

Mood lighting, lively music and happy hour are all standard fare at El Cantinero and its neighboring competitor, Tortaria, but that’s where the similarities end. For two Mexican...

The interior of Think Coffee, one of the many green coffee shops that started to use compostable to-go cups. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

Sustainable Restaurants Persist, Despite Some Consumer Apathy

Even if the diners themselves aren’t embracing green initiatives, some restaurants are.
Paul Kim, Deputy Copy Chief May 6, 2019

The average customer walking into Bell Book & Candle in Greenwich Village will never know that the majority of the ingredients — 60%, according to executive chef John Mooney...

Green tea ice cream with a bubble cone from Eggloo. (Photo courtesy of Ceci Chen)

Top Five Food Trend Predictions for 2019

What’s new in 2019? Be in the know about up-and-coming food.
Arin Garland, Dining Editor January 30, 2019

Food in 2018 was characterized by over-the-top sweets, photogenic fare and Asian-inspired cuisine. 2019 make take a Here are the top five food trends that you should look out for...

The chicken sandwich at Cheeky Sandwiches.

6 Sandwiches to Slay Your Hangover

Scott Hogan, Dining Editor August 26, 2018
Cure that back to school hangover with one of these awesome sandwiches.
A server working at a diner in Chelsea.

Full-Time Student, Part-Time Server

George Campbell, Contributing Writer April 16, 2018
We're serving life lessons with a side of stories courtesy of a student's experience at restaurants.
A Response to ‘Here’s a Tip, Don’t Tip Your Waiters’

A Response to ‘Here’s a Tip, Don’t Tip Your Waiters’

Beth Sattur, Staff Writer March 7, 2018
We should tip servers even if we want employers to raise the minimum wage. Withholding tips from servers will not fix the problem.