GSP Student Life Club

By Danush Parvaneh

Let’s face it – not everyone was blessed with milk and freshly baked cookies at grandma’s house when they were little tikes. Fortunately for those of us who did not have such a luxury, Milk & Cookies Bakery is open to all. Enjoy homemade Oreos, cookie cakes, hot chocolate or, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can ‘DYOD’ – design your own dough! Maybe you’re just looking for a little bit of comfort and memory with a glass of milk and some cookies – in which case you have a scrumptious list of cookies and different kinds of milk to choose from. There’s something here for any cookie lover.

This quaint bakery, located near campus in the West Village at 19 Commerce St. (between 7th Ave. and Bedford), will take you back to Grandma’s house with its old-fashioned wallpaper and homely furniture. Prices are slightly steep from a student perspective. Regardless, Milk & Cookies serves great as an occasional treat.The bakery is usually not too crowded and has fast service that makes it easy to enjoy some Milk & Cookies in between classes.

Rating – 4 out of 5
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By Cindy Nawilis

After a bite of one of Wawa Canteen’s tasty dishes, walking down Mercer and Waverly will never be the same: the enticing thought of eating Grilled Shiitake Salad or Kimchi Fried Rice will always draw you in to the modern food haven that is Wawa Canteen.

In New York City, it is hard to come by a Korean restaurant that is still within a college student’s budget. However, Wawa Canteen provides delicious and affordable Korean dishes in a location perfectly situated for NYU students. Every dish is $8 or less, except for the Grilled Salmon with Soy Ginger Glaze ($9.50), and always served abundantly.

Don’t let the word "canteen" fool you. Nothing about this place is military-like. Inside the restaurant, the ambiance suggests balance and harmony; the interior decoration is best described as the modernized version of the traditional Asian style. Guests seat themselves and pick up their food when ready, like any other fast-food restaurant.

Check out the menu! Give it a try by eating-in or delivery! I recommend their ramen or bulgogi rice dish. If you can’t handle hot and spicy, make sure you ask for mild, because Koreans love their kimchi spice.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

By Alexis M. Perlmutter

The perfect combination of a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and terrific food, Amici II embodies the great feelings of Little Italy. The staff immediately becomes like family; they are extremely attentive, and they always remember a returning face. Seating is generally not an issue, and reservations are rarely necessary. Of course, the best aspect is the food! For an extremely reasonable $10-$15, you can get the perfect serving of pasta or meat that is filling but not overwhelming. The Chicken Française and Penne Vodka are to die for, but this restaurant is also known for their seafood selections (especially lobster). In addition to the employees and the cuisine, the casual atmosphere of the quaint interior with its exposed brick and surplus of pictures of loyal customers make Amici II the ideal place for an Italian meal. The only word of caution would be to plan to make a night of it when eating here, especially if the staff knows you, as they do not work on the hurried American agenda.