Norville Morris makes smoothies at Veggie Castle. He pours a strawberry smoothie. Photo by Pearl Gabel.

by Clare Trapasso

Norville Morris makes smoothies at Veggie Castle. He pours a strawberry smoothie. Photo by Pearl Gabel.

Filipino fruit salad for Noche Buena. Photo by Stella Dacuma Schour.

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Sweet and sour tofu from Tangra Asian Fusion in Sunnyside, Queens. Photo by Clare Trapasso.

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Olive oil cake, topped with orange-cardamom glaze and candied citrus slices. Photo by Rachel Harkham.

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Hooters Girl Wendy Foster with Wings. Photo provided by Hooters.

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Roasted pear cake. Photo by Melanie Moss.

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