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Community on Wheels: The Social and Cultural Connectivity of Food Vending Through NYC’s Halal Carts

Phillip Solo, Abhiveer Singh, Armand Surban

At some point, most New Yorkers have had a meal from a halal cart, whether in a rush or just looking for a fast meal. Beyond convenience, these food spots have grown to be places of community and a part of the city culture. These carts serve as culinary staples and vital community spaces in urban life: spaces where immigrant entrepreneurship, daily interactions, and conversation lead to a sense of trust, identity, and community connection among New Yorkers.

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From Exclusion to Adaptation: The History of Chinese Restaurants in NYC

Sara Novo

Chinese food is a beloved New York staple, but its popularity stems from a history of adaptation, shaped by racism and exclusion. This article explores how Chinese restaurants altered traditional dishes for acceptance, creating a new culinary identity while reinforcing lasting stereotypes.

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From Athens to Astoria: Greek Yogurt’s Hand-Strained Journey to NYC

Stephen Bogdan, Max Tsigalnitsky, Rosabelle Yavorsky

Discover how Nounós, a $3 yogurt in its signature glass jar, is reviving Greek authenticity through traditional cheesecloth straining and changing the way America eats dairy.

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The Street Meat of NYC: Is it Safe?

Phillip Solo, Abhiveer Singh

Street food is one of the most characteristic parts of New York City. However, despite its popularity, many doubt the quality of the street’s meals. This article dives into the world of street food, discussing regulations, history, and more.

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Panda Express, Le Sia, and the Real Face of Chinese Cuisine

Brandon Phiong, Joey Rippo, Sebastian Wissa

The tantalizing seafood cuisine of Le Sia in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC is a gift, inspired by cajun style seafood boils of Louisiana, with the twist of Chinese cooking methods making it all the more riveting of a dining experience.

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Brighton Beach Bazaar: Where History is Stocked on Every Shelf

Rosabelle Yavorsky with Max Tsigalinsky, Stephen Bogdan, and Chrystal Mallouras

As the sun rises over the aging wooden planks of the Brighton Beach Boardwalk, another bustling day begins. The Q and B trains rumble above the food-scented streets. Classic shashlik and piroshki alongside pickled vegetables of all kinds are on display, ready for the customers out on the streets and inside stores. The supermarkets also offer their easy to reach home-cooked meals . But how will they have home-cooked meals without being at their true home?

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Introducing the Food Atlas of New York

Renee Romano and Joseph Pentangelo

Food is key to history, identity, and community. The Food Atlas of New York invites you to get to know the people of New York through student-researched stories of what we cook, eat, and share across generations and neighborhoods.

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