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An image of a Sweetgreen storefront with a sign on the building that reads Sweetgreen.

Sweetgreen opens new Outpost location at Stern

The Stern School of Business expands their dining options for students on the go with new mobile order pickup stand.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor January 29, 2024

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)

Food hot spots to know as a first-year

A list of places near campus for quick bites between classes.
August 25, 2021

Between packing, moving, starting school and reading NYU emails, life can become overwhelming for first-years coming to New York City and Greenwich Village. Here is a compilation...

Marinated kelp and Japanese sweet potatoes are combined with Momofuku’s Tingly spice, roasted chicken and tomatoes to create David Chang's "Kelp Yourself" bowl.  Served on a base of shredded kale, Sweetgreen reached out to Momofuko's creator to add a Japanese flavor to their menu. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

‘Kelp Yourself’ to Sweetgreen’s Latest Collaboration With Momofuku

David Chang’s kelp salad is ambitious but leaves more to be desired.
Divya Nelakonda, Beauty & Style Editor February 14, 2020

Sweetgreen and Momofuku both mark special places in my psychogeography of New York City. My mom and I frequented Sweetgreen when we toured colleges, and my friend and I celebrated...

Cava is a Mediterranean salad-bar style restaurant. (Staff photo by Chelsea Li)

Fast-Casual Salad Bars Near Campus, Ranked

Looking to eat more veggies? We rated all the salad places near campus on value, variety, customer service and taste.
Chelsea Li, Deputy Video Editor November 17, 2019

For the longest time, I couldn’t fathom why anyone would voluntarily pay the price of a comforting hot meal for a bowl of raw vegetables. However, I was determined to give salads...

The minigrow signature Chicken Jawn with fresh noodles and black truffles.

A Growing Fast-Casual: Minigrow

Savannah Guy, Contributing Writer April 16, 2018
A new restaurant, minigrow, has opened up in Midtown. A sister restaurant to honeygrow, this restaurant focuses on noodles and salads.
To reduce bloating and to gain more energy, try eating Gluten-free food,  available at all the dining halls.

I Tried…Eating Gluten-Free at NYU Dining

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
Our writer tried to go gluten-free on dining hall food this week.
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Broome Street

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $13,048 – $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 15-20 minute walk to WSP, 20-25 minute subway ride to...

Food options from NYU dining halls. (WSN file photo)

Get Creative With Dining Hall Food

Lily Li, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Going to the dining hall every day is mundane. To liven it up a bit, have you considered making some creative combinations with ingredients you can find in the cafeteria to brighten your dining hall experience?

Stop Being Basic With Your Avocados

Katie Armstrong, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
Everyone’s favorite superfood right now is avocado. While there is nothing wrong with good ol’ guac or avocado toast, it is time to get creative.

[VIDEO] Mixing a Crunchy Sousma Salad

Kendall Levison, Features Editor January 27, 2016
WSN goes to Russia to bring you a traditional recipe for salad.

[VIDEO] Cozy up with these winter veggies

Mallori Albright, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
The limited amount of produce in winter doesn't mean you need to stop eating fresh vegetables, so check out these seasonal greens.