Vareli’s menu is big fat Greek jumble

With Vareli, Westside Market owner George Zoitas and chef Amitzur Mor have fashioned a romantically lit hideaway that falls victim to distraction.

By Jason Bell | Mar 9 06:44 pm ET

With Vareli, Westside Market owner George Zoitas and chef Amitzur Mor have fashioned a romantically lit hideaway that falls victim to distraction.

Diana’s dull dining options fail to please discerning students

The Diana Center café serves underwhelming quasi-fresh food that, along with the stark architecture, contributes to a sterile atmosphere.

By Jason Bell | Mar 7 06:23 pm ET

The Diana Center café serves underwhelming quasi-fresh food that, along with the stark architecture, contributes to a sterile atmosphere.

Restaurant & Foodservice expo offers fast but not always fresh

Sample seekers and restaurateurs alike convened at the Javits Center for the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York.

By Jason Bell | Mar 2 07:47 pm ET

Sample seekers and restaurateurs alike convened at the Javits Center for the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York.

Giovanni’s rescues students from local pizza monotony

Giovanni's features authentically greasy pizza, and an atmosphere to match, that are sure to satisfy students sick of Koronet's fare.

By Jason Bell | Feb 28 06:14 pm ET

Giovanni's features authentically greasy pizza, and an atmosphere to match, that are sure to satisfy students sick of Koronet's fare.

Ambassador’s reception encourages sampling of sugar, spice, and everything rice

Ambassador Shinichi Nishimiya held a reception for the “Washoku—Try Japan’s Good Food” program at his residence on Friday.

By Jason Bell | Feb 28 06:14 pm ET

Ambassador Shinichi Nishimiya held a reception for the “Washoku—Try Japan’s Good Food” program at his residence on Friday.

Museum restaurants put pricey food on display

At new upscale museum restaurants, the food is oftentimes no masterpiece.

By Jason Bell | Feb 18 08:55 pm ET

At new upscale museum restaurants, the food is oftentimes no masterpiece.

Bistro Ten 18 brings New Orleans spice to Morningside for Mardi Gras

Bistro Ten 18's Mardi Gras specials soar by local (and college) standards.

By Jason Bell | Feb 10 11:19 pm ET

Bistro Ten 18's Mardi Gras specials soar by local (and college) standards.

Samosa selection spices up Morningside Heights

The search for Morningside’s most succulent samosa takes students away from campus to Indian Cafe, Indus Valley, and Curry & Kabab.

By Jason Bell | Jan 28 09:03 pm ET

The search for Morningside’s most succulent samosa takes students away from campus to Indian Cafe, Indus Valley, and Curry & Kabab.

Las Palomas grocery opens Columbia to the world

Las Palomas local grocery offers students the chance to escape the dietary confines of college eats and explore the flavors of Mexico.

By Jason Bell | Jan 20 08:52 pm ET

Las Palomas local grocery offers students the chance to escape the dietary confines of college eats and explore the flavors of Mexico.

Bagels toast while Applewood roasts in Park Slope

From destinations ranging from trendy and hip to classic and hearty, the quiet neighborhood of Park Slope boasts a surprisingly bustling restaurant scene.

By Jason Bell | Dec 10 06:48 pm ET

From destinations ranging from trendy and hip to classic and hearty, the quiet neighborhood of Park Slope boasts a surprisingly bustling restaurant scene.