The debated history of Buffalo wings

Who actually created the Western NY staple?  By Maddie Roberts Buffalo wings are one of the most popular dishes in upstate New York, and growing up in Rochester, I have eaten a lot of them. With the NFL season now over and the rising ranks of the Buffalo Bills, buffalo wings are becoming a staple in many houses. Deep fried chicken wings smothered in hot … Continue reading The debated history of Buffalo wings

Five easy treats for this Valentine’s Day

These Valentine’s Day themed desserts are perfect to make with friends, family, or that special someone in your life.  By Sarah Russo Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with your significant other or just hanging out with friends, one thing is for sure: you need treats! There’s no better way to say ‘I love you’ than with a sweet homemade dessert. Put the basic chocolate covered … Continue reading Five easy treats for this Valentine’s Day

Olive you: How to love olives

Love olives in every dish! By Alexandra Cuoco “How I Met Your Mother” introduces us to the romantic humor behind one of my favorite foods, olives. Ted Mosby believes that the way that he knows Lily Aldrin and Marshall Erikson are truly soulmates is through the “Olive Theory”: the idea that one partner must love olives if the other one does not. Ted believes that … Continue reading Olive you: How to love olives

Dining with dietary restrictions: A closer look on Marshall Street

By Maddie Rhodes With finals around the corner, it can be difficult to find time to make your own food. However, our friends with dietary restrictions are not so lucky when it comes to options near campus. While everyone raves about Varsity Pizza and Five Guys, let’s give some attention to our vegetarian, lactose-intolerant, gluten-free, and vegan options on Marshall.  Chipotle Chipotle is safe for … Continue reading Dining with dietary restrictions: A closer look on Marshall Street

“Cookies and Cream” pasta is an easy and elegant dish for a college student

It’s not what it looks like. By Sarah Alessandrini Something about La Fiaschetteria Pistoia made me crave red wine. Maybe it was the dim lighting, or the elegant yet cozy atmosphere, reminiscent of my grandparent’s living room, but the second I walked through the door, I no longer wanted my usual pinot grigio. A waiter set down the wooden crate of empty bottles with handwritten … Continue reading “Cookies and Cream” pasta is an easy and elegant dish for a college student