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  • Tiramisù: History, Facts, and More

    Learn about the history, culture, and community of the classic Italian dessert Tiramisù. Learn what the dessert means to NYC and all around the world.

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  • Fujianese Cuisine & Chinese Immigration in NYC

    Chinese food is well known and beloved by New Yorkers, but how does it affect the Chinatown community? Let’s take a look at the arrival of Fujianese immigrants to New York City, and how they have shaped the city’s food scene.

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  • The People’s Pizza: How a Simple Slice Became a City Staple

    The People’s Pizza: How a Simple Slice Became a City Staple

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    Abdallah Saad, Daniel Pfleger, Jayson Gonzalez, Raymond Contessa

    Whether you’re a lifelong New Yorker or just passing through, the dollar slice is a rite of passage. Beyond the price, it’s a symbol of a city that never sleeps. Bite into the history, culture, and immigrant traditions behind NYC’s most iconic, foldable, and affordable street food staple.

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  • KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

    At KazuNori, simplicity becomes an art. Be able to watch the chef craft hand rolls right before your eyes, using high-quality fish, warm rice, and crispy nori to create the perfect bite. Through tradition and precision, this spot proves that combining simple ingredients can deliver a remarkable flavor.

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  • Russ & Daughters

    Russ & Daughters

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    Eitan Rochwarger

    Russ & Daughters has been serving bagels and lox, amongst many other items, to New Yorkers since 1914. This iconic shop preserves the rich legacy of Jewish immigrant food traditions, while helping turn the bagel from a humble bread roll into one of New York’s most beloved culinary symbols.

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  • Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery

    Let’s take a bite into the iconic Knish that allowed Jewish immigrants to preserve their identity, strive economically, and leave a footprint on New York City’s culinary landscape.

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  • Laoji Hotpot

    Laoji Hotpot

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    Aralyn Geevarghese

    Have you ever craved a juicy slab of steak on your barbecue, waiting for it to grill to perfection? Has that ever taken you hours and possibly an overcooked waste of veal? Don’t fret, there’s still a chance for you to understand the grill and satisfy your tastebuds with a specific cuisine: a traditional hotpot.

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  • Katz’s Delicattessen

    Learn about the smoky, hand-sliced pastrami that’s been drawing huge crowds to the Lower East Side for over a century.

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  • Wo Hop

    Wo Hop

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    Sara Novo

    Wo Hop, a Chinatown landmark since 1938, serves classic Americanized Chinese dishes like chop suey and chow mein. As some restaurants shift toward authentic regional cuisine, Wo Hop preserves a nostalgic, distinctly American take on Chinese food, highlighting the evolution and dual identity of Chinese food in the U.S.

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