Food – The Fordham Ram

Itaewon is a small resturant but serves big flavors. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Itaewon Is Easy To Miss But Hard to Forget

March 25, 2020

With such an exciting atmosphere, it is only fitting that Itaewon’s menu is delicious enough to complement it.

Los Tacos No. 1 offers chicken, pork, beef and grilled cactus tacos. (Courtesy of Chris Capuano)

The Under 15 Club: Los Tacos No. 1

November 13, 2019

The Receipt 1x Adobada Taco: $3.75 1x Carne Asada Taco: $3.95 1x Horchata: $3.75 Total (with Tax): $12.45 The Review Many Fordham students say that New York City is one of the primary reasons ...

A variety of plant-based milks now saturate the market. The Ram sampled hemp, oat and soy, among others.

Drink Responsibly: Plant-Based Milk

October 9, 2019

The Fordham Ram researched plant-based milks and asked students to taste the milk alternatives and share their thoughts.

(Courtesy of Devan Vanderpoel/The Fordham Ram)

Flushing, Queens: The Other Chinatown

September 18, 2019

If you do plan a trip to Flushing, make sure you leave earlier rather than later.

Dan Ziebarth reminds everyone never to forget the places near and dear. (Courtesy of Facebook)

The Final Slice: An Ode to Hometown Pizza

May 1, 2019

I think we all have a hometown restaurant, cafe, coffee shop, bar or slice shop that holds a special place in our hearts.

Pugsleys Pizza has become a Fordham classic (Owen Corrigan for The Fordham Ram)

Pugsley’s Offers Classic Fordham Experience

February 20, 2019

Pugsley’s is a Fordham institution of sorts, as it is one of the best-known places in the neighborhood.

Full Moon Pizzeria is a classic neighborhood joint in the Fordham neighborhood, serving consistently good Italian food. (Ram Archives)

Full Moon Pizzeria: Go Wild, Youngblood

February 6, 2019

If you’re looking to blow some cash on a specialty slice or want to show your family and friends a neighborhood joint that’s been around for 50 years, this is the place to go.

Pugsley's Pizza, the popular off-campus hangout opened in 1985, is integrating gluten-free menu items (Courtesy of Instagram).

Pugsley’s Pizza Includes Gluten-Free Options

November 28, 2018

A gluten-free pizza was “not a big request, but some people ask,” said Salvatore “Sal” Natale of Pugsley’s.

Millie Peartree Fish Fry and Soul Food is located on Grand Concourse near the Fordham Road subway station (Elizabeth Nealon/ The Fordham Ram).

Southern Comfort Bites at Millie Peartree Fish Fry

May 2, 2018

By Elizabeth Nealon Fried seafood is a great comfort food in the dregs of winter and a perfect seasonal snack during the warmer months, and that is exactly what Millie Peartree Fish Fry and Soul Foo...

The farm-to-table coffee shop and espresso bar is located in Riverdale (Courtesy of Facebook).

Moss Café Sources Farm Fresh Ingredients

April 18, 2018

By Elizabeth Nealon As finals near, students do not find themselves with an abundance of free time and are growing more and more tired of the on-campus and neighborhood food offerings. To escape the sa...

A sampling of doubles at Ali's Trinidad Roti Shop, which serves a variety of Caribbean dishes (Courtesy of Facebook).

Trinidadian Treats in Wakefield

March 21, 2018

By Elizabeth Nealon At Ali’s Trinidad Roti Shop, a first-time customer may be hesitant to believe the hype. The counter is about one-foot-deep before a window of Plexiglass with a small opening for transactions. ...

Pizzeria Finds Success Through Simplicity

March 8, 2018

By Elizabeth Nealon No salads? No pastas? No buffalo chicken slice? No garlic knots?! Oh yeah, and no delivery or debit or credit cards accepted. What kind of pizza place is this? It’s a pizzeria th...