Students raise their glasses to springtime

Fresh cucumber and lime with Bombay Sapphire and tonic water, pomegranate mojitos, fresh Sangria—as the sun warms New York and the days get longer, our cravings for the cool summer cocktail return.

By Holly Sharpless | Apr 16 10:58 pm ET

In vino value: Where to find affordable wine in Morningside Heights

Oh, the simple luxury of a really nice glass of wine. There is something so pleasant in savoring the taste of a refreshing fruity white in the summer, or a smooth bold red before dinner.

By Holly Sharpless | Mar 29 11:57 pm ET

Neighborhood Watch: Students Eat Happily on Cloud Ninth Avenue

In the 50s, the trend seems to be that the further one goes west in Manhattan, the better restaurants get. While Seventh Avenue and Broadway are mostly lined with generic delis, Ninth Avenue is home to Restaurant Row, where you’ll find restaurant after restaurant, many of them serving international cuisine at reasonable prices.

By Holly Sharpless | Feb 27 02:30 am ET

Recession Specials Offer Good Food for Bad Times

Does Milano Market know your order by heart? Do they have your address on file for delivery at Ollie’s and Thai Market?

If one of these statements is true, it may be time for a cuisine makeover. Luckily for the Ham Del-weary, recent economic conditions have given students a new reason to eat out. In order to attract business as neighborhood residents feel tight on cash, local restaurants have begun to offer “recession specials.”

By Holly Sharpless | Feb 24 10:06 pm ET

Neighborhood Watch: Taking the Soul Train Uptown for Some Good Eats

Soul-searching in the city can be difficult. Searching for soul can be even more difficult—soul food, that is.

By Holly Sharpless | Feb 13 04:28 am ET