New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

A woman leans on the front counter of a restaurant. She is wearing a yellow shirt and green pants.

The hero of the East Village community is a mac and cheese restaurant

Sarita’s Mac and Cheese has big flavors and an even bigger heart.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer March 8, 2024

When engineers Sarita and Caesar Ekya left New Hampshire for New York City in 2005, they would never have imagined opening their own restaurant — one that specializes in mac...

Murray’s Mac and Cheese pop-up is located next to their flagship cheese store in the West Village. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

Murray’s Mac and Cheese, a Not-So-Savory Experience

An example of restaurant hyperspecialization gone wrong.
Chad Evans, Contributing Writer October 28, 2019

Besides endless fast-casual salad joints and $4 small coffees, another notable dining trend that has emerged and flourished recently in New York City is hyperspecialization. New...

Medium roast coffee, hand cream and shells with white cheddar from Brandless. These items cost a total of $10.

Brandless Rips Off the Brand-Aid

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer February 26, 2018
Brandless is a company that sells all their products for 3 dollars.
WSN staff chooses their favorite place to get Mac and Cheese ranging from places like S’MAC to Panera Bread to even Annie’s microwaveable plate.

Staff Recs: Best Mac and Cheese

The WSN staff gives their takes on the best mac and cheese.