FOOD + DRINK

When imagining the dining options at our very ample selection of dining halls (yes, all three), what comes to mind? Probably not vegetarian options — while the typical William and Mary food, which, for the purpose of this article we can abbreviate to TWAMF, does not leave much room for clear vegetarian-based options, they do exist if you know where to find them. Prestin Tran ’26 explores how and where students can find options suitable for a vegetarian diet both in and beyond campus dining halls.

It’s time. I’m finally owning up to my identity as a frequent shopper and supporter of Trader Joe’s — or, in more succinct terms, a “Trader Hoe.” Come with me as I both explore the nationally adored cultural mainstay that Trader Joe’s has become and feed into pernicious cycles of capitalism by offering my favorite, yet underrated, Trader Joe’s products that I believe you should try. However, test at your own risk — you too just might be initiated into the Trader Hoe army after a sample taste.

Complaints about the College of William and Mary’s food are as much a part of campus life as academics, but what does eating here actually look like for students? Dig into some of the perspectives of on-campus diners about what it’s like to grab a bite at the College.

Cultural cuisine in Williamsburg is limited, so when a new Asian restaurant popped up, foodie Arianna Stewart ’24 had to try it. Continue reading to learn how it compares to other Asian restaurants in the area.

Forget Monty Python’s quest for the Holy Grail — what Flat Hat Magazine staff cares about is edible food (which, as @wm_dining_ would suggest, is certainly not to be found on this campus). Join us for a tour of our favorite restaurants in Williamsburg, where we blow our budgets and gobble up food like Om-Nom from Cut the Rope (this is our nostalgia-core issue; don’t judge us. You probably played it too).

Food is a critical aspect of the human body — and so is the digestive system. When uncontrollable forces put a target on the back of your own cells, things can get pretty messy... 

Insomnia Cookies and Cookie Chris both opened in Williamsburg in the summer of 2022, giving College of William and Mary students a very difficult but very tasty question: where should they buy their cookies?

The recent losses of Qdoba, Cosi, and the Daily Grind have impacted us all. Let us reflect upon and remember the ways that they changed our lives for the better.

Hello, fellow material girls. Like many of you out there, I eat food. So today, I’d like to take you on a journey chronicling what I eat in a day as a full-time college student. I feel this is an important topic to cover as many students have difficulty maintaining a balanced diet while away at school.

With its warm string lights and quaint decor, The Daily Grind is an ideal place for students to relax with a signature green mint mocha and listen to chill, alternative music while reviewing for exams. Swemromas, on the other hand, is the perfect place to grab a latte and refuel before heading back to Swem to hit the books. My friends and I were curious. Between the two, which one is more popular?

Back home, whenever my family and I missed the taste of pho, we’d get into the car and make the 30-minute drive to Pho 75. Over the years, very little has changed in the restaurant.

Students at the College of William and Mary are unable to partake in the nationwide tradition of late-night runs to Insomnia Cookies to satisfy their snack cravings. But for those so inclined to treat themselves to a few — or a dozen — specialty cookies from time to time, this review of the Crumbl Cookies in Hampton is for you.

Some people have a favorite food. Other people have a lifelong passion. Vivian Hoang ’24 has found a happy medium of both in one thing and one thing only: the chicken wing. Continue reading to hear Vivian humbly profess her adoration for what can only be rightfully deemed the greatest cut of meat since … well, ever.