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A Falafel-Free Guide to the “Exotic”

Barb Chaterjee · Mar 10, 2007

Westerners have a tendency to fetishize foreign traditions. This extends to our palates; most students stick to a few stereotypical dishes. Don’t be a culinary Orientalist. Let the Crier guide you through the best “exotic” cuisine on campus.

That’s Right. All the Tea.

Katie Garlinghouse · Feb 19, 2007

Nearly 230 years ago our forefathers dumped three cargo ships worth of tea into the Boston Harbor. Perhaps due to our disregard for the sanctity of the leafy drink, the world has been slow to share quality tea with the United States.

Keeping it Regular

Barb Chaterjee · Feb 12, 2007

Everyone has an image of what it means to be a regular. Maybe you walk into a restaurant/coffeehouse/bar, finding your spot and your food is…

Whatever. I Stew What I Want.

Katie Garlinghouse · Feb 05, 2007

Few homemade dishes can match the simplicity and grace of the stew. They’re cheap, too. Learn how stew can enrich your life here.

La Revolucion de Café

Barb Chaterjee · Jan 29, 2007

Why settle for weak coffee and shoddy cappuccino? You deserve better. Connoisseurs, unite: The Revolution will be caffeinated.