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  • The Street Meat of NYC: Is it Safe?

    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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  • Brighton Beach Bazaar: Where History is Stocked on Every Shelf

    Brighton Beach Bazaar: Where History is Stocked on Every Shelf

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    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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  • Brighton Beach

    Brighton Beach

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    Rosabelle Yavorsky

    Rosabelle Yavorsky

    Rosabelle Yavorsky

    Upon entering a classic supermarket, it is noticeable that the aisles are filled with big chains. However, step into Brighton Beach supermarkets such as Tashkent and NetCost and you can come to realize that they aren’t just stores but rather they are cultural time machines. They can satisfy your craving of hand-pulled noodles, homemade Napoleon cake, or a taste of grandma’s borscht; these immigrant-run bazaars serve up more than groceries. They dish out memory, community, and heritage with every bite.

    Upon entering a classic supermarket, it is noticeable that the aisles are filled with big chains. However, step into Brighton Beach supermarkets such as Tashkent and NetCost and you can come to realize that they aren’t just stores but rather they are cultural time machines. They can satisfy your craving of hand-pulled noodles, homemade Napoleon cake, or a taste of grandma’s borscht; these immigrant-run bazaars serve up more than groceries. They dish out memory, community, and heritage with every bite.

    Upon entering a classic supermarket, it is noticeable that the aisles are filled with big chains. However, step into Brighton Beach supermarkets such as Tashkent and NetCost and you can come to realize that they aren’t just stores but rather they are cultural time machines. They can satisfy your craving of hand-pulled noodles, homemade Napoleon cake, or a taste of grandma’s borscht; these immigrant-run bazaars serve up more than groceries. They dish out memory, community, and heritage with every bite.

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