“She had the right mix of sarcasm, humor and world weariness that made her a paragon of a New Yorker. She was a good person.”
Read moreDetailsAva Stryker-Robbins is a student at Brown University studying English and International and Public Affairs (IAPA). She is a NYC native who has written for the West Side Rag since high school, covering topics including education, history, politics, local businesses, and food. She is deeply interested in the relationships between journalism, politics, policy, and literary arts, and she enjoys contributing to the Rag whenever she is in NYC.
“She had the right mix of sarcasm, humor and world weariness that made her a paragon of a New Yorker. She was a good person.”
Read moreDetailsChicken liver is not for everyone.
Read moreDetails"West Siders really get our cuisine and what we’re doing...bringing worlds together."
Read moreDetails"Since it was put on the menu, Zesty chicken has become...our signature dish."
Read moreDetailsBraised for hours and cooked at 700 degrees, this dish has been a restaurant favorite since Dagon opened its doors in 2021.
Read moreDetailsTheir nine varieties of dip are ideal for sharing -- and scooping up with a loaf of warm, soft bread.
Read moreDetails“It’s always tea time,” writes Lewis Carroll in the classic Alice In Wonderland.
Read moreDetailsRegional, which has been open since 2006, works to represent the food and wine of different regions of Italy.
Read moreDetailsThe baker was a banker who now loves "being in a field that's really real."
Read moreDetailsThis neighborhood institution opened in 1945 and has remained in its current location on Amsterdam between 110th and 111th since 1951.
Read moreDetailsThe restaurant was started with the intention of serving one main dish: Pho.
Read moreDetailsRefugees and migrants currently make up 20% of the student population.
Read moreDetailsA hidden restaurant with a romantic, peaceful ambiance.
Read moreDetailsThe burger was flat-out delicious.
Read moreDetails"The classic dish of Spain.”
Read moreDetailsNina’s Great Burrito Bar is a family-run business that offers a large selection of authentic Mexican dishes, including a scrumptious tomato soup.
Read moreDetailsGazala’s celebrates the cuisine and culture of the Druze.
Read moreDetailsEach bite of this wonderful dessert melts in your mouth and satisfies every sugar craving you could possibly have.
Read moreDetailsThe shell shape of the conchiglie was historically symbolic of prosperity.
Read moreDetailsBarbeque holds undeniable importance in America's food portfolio.
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