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  • Slices of Culture: Reinterpreting Pizza in the East Village
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    Slices of Culture: Reinterpreting Pizza in the East Village

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    Wafa Berri with Rachel Dayts

    Grab a slice topped with kimchi or chicken tikka masala in the East Village, where pizza tells the story of New York’s diversity. These aren’t your average pies, so come hungry and leave with a new understanding of the cultures that shape the city.
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  • Community on Wheels: The Social and Cultural Connectivity of Food Vending Through NYC’s Halal Carts
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    Community on Wheels: The Social and Cultural Connectivity of Food Vending Through NYC’s Halal Carts

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    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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  • Wasi’s Food Truck
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    Wasi’s Food Truck

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    Abhiveer Singh, Armand Surban

    The Upper East Side holds Wasi’s Food Truck, a Halal Cart serving classics such as chicken over rice, lamb over rice, falafel, gyros, shawarma, and kebabs for eager and hungry Hunter College students and faculty.
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  • From Exclusion to Adaptation: The History of Chinese Restaurants in NYC

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

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    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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  • The Street Meat of NYC: Is it Safe?
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    The Street Meat of NYC: Is it Safe?

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

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    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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  • Le Sia
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    Le Sia

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    Brandon Phiong

    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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  • The Macaulay Honors College

    The Macaulay Honors College

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    Joseph Pentangelo

    As the honors college of the City University of New York, the Macaulay Honors College offers many opportunities for cross-campus interdisciplinary experiences, including our newest digital venture: the Food Atlas of New York.
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