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Bryant Park’s Winter Village: A Foodie’s Heaven or Pocket Drainer?
By Mira Anant
The Annual Bryant Park Winter Village is back, but are the expensive foods and long lines that you’re bound to freeze in worth your time?
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Definitively Delicious: (Three Of) The 100 Best Restaurants in NYC
Two writers tackle famous New York Times food critic Pete Wells’s “The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 2024”.
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Thai Villa: Bursting with Asian Flavors
By Raaita Anwar
Thai Villa is a great place to get acquainted with authentic Thai cuisine because of its mix of classic and traditional dishes rarely found outside the Bangkok food scene.
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Cheap *ss Lunch #13: Cheap *ss… Breakfast?!
There are plenty of well-spiced, egg-centric choices near Stuy for the most important meal of the day, almost all at prices that won’t wipe out your wallet.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #12: Buttery Buns and Sushi Sandwiches
A review of Takahachi Bakery.
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Cheap *ss Lunch #8: The Best Deal Near Stuy is… Chinese Food?!
It won't win any prizes for authenticity, but Taste Chinese Restaurant is a surprisingly strong contender for best lunch deal in the neighborhood.
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Five Simple Recipes for When the Clock’s TikToking
By Roxy Perazzo
A guide to a busy day’s worth of TikTok recipes.
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Cheap *ss Lunch #6: The Best Pizza Place Near Stuyvesant (Yes, For Pizza)
Pizza, the New York staple, isn’t in high supply near Stuyvesant, and it’s a race to the bottom for high price and low quality among the only choices.
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Cheap A$$ Lunch #4: Dough Around Stuff. It’s Great.
Move aside, boring street meat—Indian Biryani House will trounce any of your silly gyros with amazing Kati Rolls at better prices.
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Cheap *ss Lunch #3: Big Shack: Burgers’ Definitely Hot
The student discount somewhat lessens Shake Shack’s prices, making their amazing burgers accessible to all who want them.
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Cheap Ass Lunch #2: Tasty Chicken and Variety at Cuisine K
Choosing a food cart is a no-brainer for most people—they know what they want...
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Tribeca Delicacies
By Brian Zhang
Come join us on the hunt for the Hell’s Kitchens of the Tribeca!
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Bon Voyage to a Swedish Adventure at BonBon
By Galen Jack, Somerset Seidenberg
With whimsical sweets like salt-coated licorice, pacifier candies, and passionfruit banana gummies, BonBon has amassed social media stardom while staying loyal to its Swedish roots and clientele.
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The Rise of “Pompkin” Spice
The start of a new school year doesn’t seem quite so bleak when there’s cinnamon involved.
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Cheap *ss Lunch #11: The Best Thing You'll Eat (for $10) All Year
Dario Cecchini, “the world’s best butcher,” comes to Brookfield Place armed with a plethora of delicious Italian sandwiches and a variety of interesting sides.
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Cheap *ss Lunch #10: Halal, in a Burger. Why Not?
Placing the full contents of a Gyro on a Burger bun with a side of fries is perhaps a stroke of genius.
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Cheap *ss Lunch #9: Falling for Falafel (For a Price)
You may have forgotten what falafel even is, but after one stop at Nish Nush, your love for the dish will be renewed.
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Yes, You Can Still Get Cheap *ss Lunch Near Stuy
Cheap *ss Lunch is still out there if you're willing to find it—look no further than the generous portions and smoldering spices of the yellow halal cart.
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From a '30s Shoe Store to a Warm Candy Haven: The Legacy of Economy Candy
By Cosmo Coen
A little look into the famous mom-and-pop candy shop Economy Candy.
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Cheap *ss Lunch #5: The Best Pizza Place Near Stuy (But Not For Pizza)
Beyond its large quantity of chairs and Manhattan-priced pizza, Cafe Amore actually has a few tasty and affordable options.
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NYC Restaurant Week—A Celebration of Food
By Hugo Smith, Jiahe Wang, Nozima Nurullaeva
A review of some restaurants that participated in NYC Restaurant Week.
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The Definitively Best Ice Cream
A flavorful collection of ice cream shops brings a summer treat to winter.
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My Noodle Obsession 1
By Jiahe Wang
You can find anything from Ippudo’s authentic hearty tonkotsu ramen to Mentoku’s spicy whip cream ramen in New York.
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Cheap Ass Food: Bar Pa Tea
By Jevina Wong
A fusion of the Taiwanese classic and the American trend of ice cream everything.
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The Juice On Jupioca
So, here’s the (bubble) tea on what might become one of Stuy’s new fave foodie areas.
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There’s No Fall Without Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Spice Lattes are probably why fall still exists.
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We Deserve Better Christmas Markets
By Khush Wadhwa
New York has some work to do if it wants to get its Christmas markets to global standards.
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My Noodle Obsession 2
By Jiahe Wang
With all her favorite ramenyas are closed, A&E editor and ramen enthusiast Jiahe Wang rates her favorite instant ramen brands.
Arts and Entertainment
Bon Voyage to a Swedish Adventure at BonBon
By Galen Jack, Somerset Seidenberg
With whimsical sweets like salt-coated licorice, pacifier candies, and passionfruit banana gummies, BonBon has amassed social media stardom while staying loyal to its Swedish roots and clientele.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #13: Cheap *ss… Breakfast?!
There are plenty of well-spiced, egg-centric choices near Stuy for the most important meal of the day, almost all at prices that won’t wipe out your wallet.
Arts and Entertainment
Tribeca Delicacies
By Brian Zhang
Come join us on the hunt for the Hell’s Kitchens of the Tribeca!
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap Ass Food: Bibble and Sip
By Emily Xu
Bibble and Sip offers both savory and sweet treats, and drinks for affordable prices.
Arts and Entertainment
From a '30s Shoe Store to a Warm Candy Haven: The Legacy of Economy Candy
By Cosmo Coen
A little look into the famous mom-and-pop candy shop Economy Candy.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap Ass Food: Bar Pa Tea
By Jevina Wong
A fusion of the Taiwanese classic and the American trend of ice cream everything.
Arts and Entertainment
The Juice On Jupioca
So, here’s the (bubble) tea on what might become one of Stuy’s new fave foodie areas.
Arts and Entertainment
Five-Minute Trends
New York aka trendsetter of a city offers many innovative, exciting desserts.
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Cheap *ss Lunch #12: Buttery Buns and Sushi Sandwiches
A review of Takahachi Bakery.
Arts and Entertainment
Thai Villa: Bursting with Asian Flavors
By Raaita Anwar
Thai Villa is a great place to get acquainted with authentic Thai cuisine because of its mix of classic and traditional dishes rarely found outside the Bangkok food scene.
Arts and Entertainment
“Be Prepared” for Girl Scout Cookie Lattes
A summary and taste test of the three spring-exclusive flavors of the Girl Scout Cookie Lattes at Dunkin’ Donuts.
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T-swirl Crêpe: A Flavorful Experience
This article is a review of T-swirl Crêpe, a small chain restaurant that sells crêpes with many different flavors and toppings.
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Cheap *ss Lunch #11: The Best Thing You'll Eat (for $10) All Year
Dario Cecchini, “the world’s best butcher,” comes to Brookfield Place armed with a plethora of delicious Italian sandwiches and a variety of interesting sides.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #6: The Best Pizza Place Near Stuyvesant (Yes, For Pizza)
Pizza, the New York staple, isn’t in high supply near Stuyvesant, and it’s a race to the bottom for high price and low quality among the only choices.
Arts and Entertainment
NYC Restaurant Week—A Celebration of Food
By Hugo Smith, Jiahe Wang, Nozima Nurullaeva
A review of some restaurants that participated in NYC Restaurant Week.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #10: Halal, in a Burger. Why Not?
Placing the full contents of a Gyro on a Burger bun with a side of fries is perhaps a stroke of genius.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #5: The Best Pizza Place Near Stuy (But Not For Pizza)
Beyond its large quantity of chairs and Manhattan-priced pizza, Cafe Amore actually has a few tasty and affordable options.
Arts and Entertainment
Bryant Park’s Winter Village: A Foodie’s Heaven or Pocket Drainer?
By Mira Anant
The Annual Bryant Park Winter Village is back, but are the expensive foods and long lines that you’re bound to freeze in worth your time?
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #9: Falling for Falafel (For a Price)
You may have forgotten what falafel even is, but after one stop at Nish Nush, your love for the dish will be renewed.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap A$$ Lunch #4: Dough Around Stuff. It’s Great.
Move aside, boring street meat—Indian Biryani House will trounce any of your silly gyros with amazing Kati Rolls at better prices.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #8: The Best Deal Near Stuy is… Chinese Food?!
It won't win any prizes for authenticity, but Taste Chinese Restaurant is a surprisingly strong contender for best lunch deal in the neighborhood.
Arts and Entertainment
There’s No Fall Without Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Spice Lattes are probably why fall still exists.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #3: Big Shack: Burgers’ Definitely Hot
The student discount somewhat lessens Shake Shack’s prices, making their amazing burgers accessible to all who want them.
Arts and Entertainment
The Definitively Best Ice Cream
A flavorful collection of ice cream shops brings a summer treat to winter.
Arts and Entertainment
Definitively Delicious: (Three Of) The 100 Best Restaurants in NYC
Two writers tackle famous New York Times food critic Pete Wells’s “The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 2024”.
Arts and Entertainment
The Rise of “Pompkin” Spice
The start of a new school year doesn’t seem quite so bleak when there’s cinnamon involved.
Arts and Entertainment
Yes, You Can Still Get Cheap *ss Lunch Near Stuy
Cheap *ss Lunch is still out there if you're willing to find it—look no further than the generous portions and smoldering spices of the yellow halal cart.
Arts and Entertainment
Cheap Ass Lunch #2: Tasty Chicken and Variety at Cuisine K
Choosing a food cart is a no-brainer for most people—they know what they want...
Arts and Entertainment
Five Simple Recipes for When the Clock’s TikToking
By Roxy Perazzo
A guide to a busy day’s worth of TikTok recipes.