The New York Times City Room appeals to its plebeian masses in an economic crunch by offering various spots around the city that offer meals for $1. That’s right – a single dollar! Now students don’t have to spend $10 for a sandwich during break in class (‘wichcraft , that was directed at you.)

Among City Room blogger Jennifer 8. Lee’s (anyone know why her middle initial is a number?) findings are dumplings in Chinatown, which typically go for $1 for five. Most NYU students living in Broome and Lafayette know about this, but the place the Ms. Lee recommended, Prosperity Dumpling on Hester and Eldrige, is the best. No, seriously, take my word for it– I’ve tried all the dumplings in Chinatown.

(Cue “I’ve read all the newspapers.”)

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