A BITE OF NOVA, A BITE OF NEW YORK ARTICLE BY TANYA ZEIF || FALL 2015 New York’s delis are more than just a delicious lunch; Tanya Zeif describes how the deli makes history edible in the 21st century ———————————- Delis are like some lovers; they make you wait, feel unwanted, and yet provide a certain satisfaction of which you can … Continue reading
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Plan Your Perfect New Year’s Party
If you’re having more than a few guests over for New Year’s Eve, try putting together a champagne bar. Though a stocked cocktail bar may sound daunting to manage, but if you have three variations on plain old champagne and a selection of fun flavored syrup or fruit purée, your guests can assemble their own drinks! A ton of champagne cocktail variations can be found compiled here. Continue reading
Cheers for holiday traditions!
Cheers for Holiday Traditions! ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY ASHLEY E. MENDEZ | FALL ISSUE 2014 Finals are over and the holidays are upon us! Raise a glass to a relaxing break while perusing our holiday letter, filled with a few recipes and ideas, in addition to some insight into how your family’s traditions might affect the way … Continue reading
Why aren’t we eating five meals a day?
Breakfast was nonexistent until the 17th century. The Romans only ate one extravagant meal a day, lounging and splurging on grapes and wine. In the late 1700s, breakfast consisting mainly of eggs, coffee, and tea emerged as a symbol of the wealthy.
When the Industrial Revolution implemented fixed working hours, laborers were forced to eat an energy packed meal before going into work. Eventually, people of all classes began eating a meal before their workdays to fuel themselves throughout the morning, giving rise to what we now know as breakfast. Continue reading
Science of Food Pairings: The Wine Edition
Art by: Rachel Hsu Science of Food Pairings: The Wine Edition Article by Tanvi Bahuguna, Photos by Ashley E. Mendez | Fall 2014 Whether you are at a restaurant or planning a dinner party at home, you’ll probably be in search for the perfect accompaniment to your meal. Tanvi gives us the facts behind the different types of … Continue reading
When the farms come to the city: Columbia Greenmarket
Columbia Greenmarket Review ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY AMELIA EDWARDS | FALL ISSUE 2014 With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we are always on the lookout for a touch of comfort that you can bring home or to your dorm room. With its proximity to Columbia University, the Greenmarket is the perfect place to visit for any … Continue reading
Shaking Up an Old Classic
Pie or ice cream? Pie and ice cream? One slice or two scoops? Culinarian photographer and dessert lover Amelia Edwards finds a sweet solution at the Fort Greene Flea. Continue reading