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Beyond NYU: Shaking up the restaurant industry one article at a time

Jan 23, 2025 | nyunews.com | Lauren Ng

Growing up in Taipei, CAS alum Stephanie Wu always knew she wanted to live in New York. Now, she’s helping provide restaurant recommendations to hundreds of thousands of people from the city and beyond as the editor-in-chief of Eater, one of the most influential food media brands in the country. Eater, which has branches in more than 20 American cities, is known for its dining recommendations and news coverage of the restaurant industry.
New eats near NYU: What even is Australian food? ACRU offers a fine dining answer

Dec 13, 2024 | nyunews.com | Lauren Ng

New York City loves its Australian brunch. Think bright and bubbly restaurant-cafes like Little Ruby’s, Bluestone Lane and Banter, which serve up a range of refreshing dishes from avocado toast with prosciutto to veggie-filled rice bowls topped with a poached egg. The fare is hard to put a label on — veggie-forward, no doubt, and perhaps even a tad Californian — but for chef Daniel Garwood, Australian food means local ingredient sourcing and diverse culinary influences.
New eats near NYU: At Kernel, a robotic arm serves up some of the best vegetables in the city

Dec 10, 2024 | nyunews.com | Lauren Ng

There are a few things that you’ll immediately notice when you first walk into Kernel. First are the prices — $9 chicken sandwiches and $10 salads almost seem too good to be true. Behind the counter, you’ll see a giant robotic arm enclosed in a metal structure, passing off small portions of food to one of its human coworkers. Complemented by a mint-green brick statement wall, bright orange barstools and millennial pink accents, the restaurant feels equal parts futuristic and trendy.
Navigating nutrition: Student-athletes on staying fueled

Dec 4, 2024 | nyunews.com | Lauren Ng

Living in one of the busiest cities in the world, convenience is key. NYU students are accustomed to speed-walking through Washington Square Park and opening Grubhub between classes to schedule their next pickup. But the university’s student-athletes take busy schedules and time management to a whole new level — especially when it comes to food.
Confectionaries build community at Food Network’s Halloween Sweets & Treats

Oct 24, 2024 | nyunews.com | Dani Biondi |Lauren Ng

On the 102nd floor of the One World Observatory, everything feels a little magical. With 360-degree views of Manhattan and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the Observatory would be the ideal venue for the boisterous, food-filled ragers that Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival is known for. But on Oct. 19, the observation deck was filled with children in Halloween costumes, cookie crumbs on the tables and parents trying to snap photos with Duff Goldman.
Where Din Tai Fung goes, my heart goes with it

Sep 11, 2024 | nyunews.com | Lauren Ng

There’s a lot more to the restaurant than the chocolate mochi dumplings you’ve seen on TikTok. September 11, 2024 On the corner of West 51st Street and Broadway, there’s a big glass box. It isn’t a futuristic technology pop-up, or a modern art installation, or one of those transparent public bathrooms from Japan.
5 Restaurant Week deals to kick off the school year

Sep 3, 2024 | nyunews.com | Lauren Ng

In New York City, every week feels like a restaurant week. With cafes, food trucks and sit-downs at any corner, NYU’s campus is uniquely suited for all types of dining, from bubbly brunching to late-night grubbing. Similar to NYC Restaurant Week that was held over the summer, NYU holds its own starchy, hearty and stuffy extravaganza. From Aug. 31 – Sept.
We tried Chinatown’s most viral cheap eats — here are our honest opinions - Washington Square News

Apr 25, 2024 | nyunews.com | Annie Emans |Lauren Ng

Manhattan’s Chinatown has it all –– but where do you start? Going on a food crawl through the iconic neighborhood is a quintessential New York City experience, but also a daunting one. After a substantial scroll through our social media feeds, we chose six of Chinatown’s most hyped-up spots to put to the test. Whether you’re a Chinatown newcomer or a seasoned professional, this list has something for everyone. Grab your cash, put on your walking shoes and embark on this tasty trek.
Sanuki Udon brings the rich flavor of Japanese udon close to campus

Mar 28, 2024 | nyunews.com | Lauren Ng |Jiayang Chen

The aroma of freshly fried tempura — accompanied by a sense of urgency — fills the air as NYU students hastily form a line and employees rapidly prepare orders. Shuffling down the line, students push their trays along a sleek wooden counter, careful not to knock over their bowls of soup. The scene mimics a cafeteria, but rather than a dining hall, it takes place at NYU’s newest hotspot restaurant. Sanuki Udon, a traditional Japanese udon noodle restaurant, opened on Jan.
The hero of the East Village community is a mac and cheese restaurant

Mar 8, 2024 | nyunews.com | Lauren Ng

When engineers Sarita and Caesar Ekya left New Hampshire for New York City in 2005, they would never have imagined opening their own restaurant — one that specializes in mac and cheese, nonetheless. From Mediterranean to Cajun, Sarita’s Mac and Cheese, or S’MAC, brings unique variations of the classic dish to the corner of First Avenue and East 12th Street.