NYC's hub for school cafeteria food is a test kitchen where the critics are students

WNYC News | Dec 31, 2025

School lunches have come a along way from chicken nuggets and cardboard pizza. These days, New York City public schools are using culinary expertise to develop new recipes that are nutritious and delicious. But are they student approved? WNYC's Amanda Rozon headed to a test kitchen where every week, public school students are invited to taste test potential menu items. 

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