Food
Arts and Entertainment
Food is my one true love
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The A&E department shares their best bites of the issue. The food that melted in their mouths, the one that satiated their insatiable desires, the one where every bite told a story, teasing their taste buds, leaving them craving the next mouthful long after the plate was empty.
|| 2025-2026Arts and Entertainment
The Cost of Craze: How Trends Exploit Cultural Ingredients
Viral food trends like matcha, ube, and Dubai chocolate may capture global attention, but their rapid rise comes at the expense of cultural authenticity, shortages, and strain on the supply chains that sustain the communities behind these ingredients.
|| 2025-2026Arts and Entertainment
PopUp Bagels: The Freshest Bagel Store in Tribeca
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The Spectator reviews PopUp Bagels, a new bagel place near Stuyvesant that offers a unique eating experience with fresh bagels and unusual schmears.
|| 2025-2026Arts 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?
|| 2024-2025Arts 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”.
|| 2024-2025Arts 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.
|| 2022-2023Arts 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.
|| June 2022Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #12: Buttery Buns and Sushi Sandwiches
A review of Takahachi Bakery.
|| April 2022Arts 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.
|| November 2021Arts 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.
|| September 2020Arts 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.
|| March 2020Arts 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.
|| December 2019Arts 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.
|| November 2019Arts 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...
|| October 2019
Humor
Four Days of Paltry Poultry and Foul Fowls
By Nicole Lui
Top four items to bring to your Thanksgiving potluck while you await Christmas and break out into song.
|| 2025-2026
Opinions
Spending Cuts put Farmers and School Lunches at Risk
Spending Cuts put Farmers and School Lunches at Risk
|| 2024-2025
Arts and Entertainment
Absolute Bagels: Exiting the Revolving Door of NYC
A bagel shaped void in the heart of the Upper West Side.
|| 2024-2025
Arts and Entertainment
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.
|| 2024-2025
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.
|| 2023-2024
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.
|| 2023-2024
Arts and Entertainment
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.
|| February 2022
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.
|| January 2022
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.
|| December 2021Arts 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.
|| June 2017Arts 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.
|| June 2017Arts and Entertainment
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.
|| June 2020Arts 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.
|| January 2020Arts 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.
|| February 2019Arts and Entertainment
The Definitively Best Ice Cream
A flavorful collection of ice cream shops brings a summer treat to winter.
|| November 2018Arts and Entertainment
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.
|| September 2018Arts and Entertainment
The Juice On Jupioca
So, here’s the (bubble) tea on what might become one of Stuy’s new fave foodie areas.
|| May 2018Arts 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.
|| May 2018
Science
The Truth Behind Popular Ramen Companies: Cancer-Related Carcinogens
Recent studies and safety reports suggest that some of the most popular instant ramen brands may contain additives and contaminants that could harm the human body and lead to several diseases.
|| 2025-2026
Arts and Entertainment
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.
|| June 2020Opinions
Spending Cuts put Farmers and School Lunches at Risk
Spending Cuts put Farmers and School Lunches at Risk
|| 2024-2025Arts 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.
|| 2023-2024Arts 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.
|| June 2022Arts and Entertainment
Tribeca Delicacies
By Brian Zhang
Come join us on the hunt for the Hell’s Kitchens of the Tribeca!
|| June 2019Arts 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.
|| June 2017Arts 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.
|| June 2017Arts and Entertainment
Food is my one true love
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The A&E department shares their best bites of the issue. The food that melted in their mouths, the one that satiated their insatiable desires, the one where every bite told a story, teasing their taste buds, leaving them craving the next mouthful long after the plate was empty.
|| 2025-2026Arts and Entertainment
The Cost of Craze: How Trends Exploit Cultural Ingredients
Viral food trends like matcha, ube, and Dubai chocolate may capture global attention, but their rapid rise comes at the expense of cultural authenticity, shortages, and strain on the supply chains that sustain the communities behind these ingredients.
|| 2025-2026
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.
|| May 2018
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.
|| May 2018Arts and Entertainment
Cheap *ss Lunch #12: Buttery Buns and Sushi Sandwiches
A review of Takahachi Bakery.
|| April 2022Arts and Entertainment
PopUp Bagels: The Freshest Bagel Store in Tribeca
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
The Spectator reviews PopUp Bagels, a new bagel place near Stuyvesant that offers a unique eating experience with fresh bagels and unusual schmears.
|| 2025-2026Arts 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.
|| 2022-2023Arts 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.
|| April 2019
Arts and Entertainment
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.
|| March 2021Arts and Entertainment
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.
|| February 2022Arts 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.
|| March 2020
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.
|| February 2019Arts 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.
|| January 2022
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.
|| January 2020Arts and Entertainment
Absolute Bagels: Exiting the Revolving Door of NYC
A bagel shaped void in the heart of the Upper West Side.
|| 2024-2025Humor
Four Days of Paltry Poultry and Foul Fowls
By Nicole Lui
Top four items to bring to your Thanksgiving potluck while you await Christmas and break out into song.
|| 2025-2026Arts 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?
|| 2024-2025Arts and Entertainment
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.
|| 2024-2025Arts 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.
|| December 2021Arts 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.
|| December 2019Arts 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.
|| November 2021
Arts and Entertainment
There’s No Fall Without Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Spice Lattes are probably why fall still exists.
|| November 2017
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.
|| November 2019
Arts and Entertainment
The Definitively Best Ice Cream
A flavorful collection of ice cream shops brings a summer treat to winter.
|| November 2018Arts 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”.
|| 2024-2025Arts 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.
|| 2023-2024
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.
|| October 2021Arts 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...
|| October 2019
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.
|| September 2020
