2015 was an eventful year for Spoon University Yale. We celebrated our one year anniversary, doubled our staff size and hosted some awesome food-filled events.
Our biggest growth was seen on Instagram where we continue to gain followers and post mouthwatering pictures. Our Instagram would have been nothing without our contributors though. Consider this a thank you to them as well as a recap of the best of #SpoonFeedYale in 2015.
Breakfast
It’s not called the most important meal of the day for no reason. These post show that our Spoonies are big fans of breakfast, especially when it’s sweet or comes in sandwich form.
This classic breakfast staple looks even better when it’s topped with strawberries, bananas and chocolate syrup.
It may be #nationalpancakeday but I’d be more than willing to have these amazing looking banana chocolate chip #donuts topped with a brown sugar glaze instead. Thanks for the submission, @blumenswag & @Caretangerine! #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale #yum #delicious #breakfast #dessert #yale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Mar 3, 2015 at 9:39am PST
Banana Chocolate Chip Donuts, yes please! Plus, they were homemade right in one of our student kitchens.
These Dulche de Leche Donuts from Dough took our breath away. The toasted almonds are an extra special touch.
If you haven’t heard yet, your fave crepes are getting a brick and mortar shop, set to open this summer! #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on May 5, 2015 at 3:38pm PDT
Whether it’s from their cart or newly opened shop, Crêpe Choupette’s crêpes are truly winners.
#Breakfast just got sweeter with this dining hall made #chocolate overload oatmeal (recipe in bio). #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Oct 10, 2015 at 8:24am PDT
With this chocolate overload oatmeal, we looked to take dining hall breakfasts from ehh to oh yeah!
Sweet flavored breads such as this banana bread are always favorites. Likewise, our healthy rendition of zucchini bread garnered a lot of praise at our Healthy v. Unhealthy Taste-Test Study Break for #SpoonHealth.
The only koffee in town || #livetoeat A photo posted by West Coast ↠ East Coast (@live.t.o.eat) on Sep 17, 2015 at 4:45pm PDT
There’s nothing like a cup of Koffee on a winter day. We’ve heard their Nutella Latte is also quite good.
Maison Mathis offers up these bad boys as well as a relaxing space to study or chat with friends.
Avocado on toast || #LiveToEat A photo posted by West Coast ↠ East Coast (@live.t.o.eat) on Sep 27, 2015 at 12:45pm PDT
G Café Bakery is a new comer to the New Haven food scene but clearly they’ve wasted no time bringing tasty breakfast options.
This gigantic BEC + avocado from The Study at Yale’s Heirloom had us salivating.
Waking up with #BAE is the best day to start the day. #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale #fallbreak A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Oct 21, 2015 at 8:46am PDT
A New York bagel, like this one from the Newsstand Deli, brings the BEC to the next level.
This gorgeous avocado toast from by CHLOE. gave us another reason to head to NYC.
Bold Flavors
We at Spoon Yale are always on the look out for delicious, bold flavors. Here are some of the tops of 2015:
duck ramen at studio cafe at the Whitney museum #feastagram #eater #food #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale #whitneymusuem #ramen A photo posted by @sstrong19 on Aug 27, 2015 at 8:50pm PDT
A new take on an old classic, this duck ramen from New York City’s Whitney Museum really caught our eyes.
Nothing screamed summer more than getting food at one of NYC’s many outdoor food markets.
There’s nothing like a taste of home. // @kristinakim9’s beef bibimbap at the Oriental Pantry #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Jan 31, 2015 at 2:41pm PST
Oriental Pantry may be small, but they serve up a mean bibimbap.
Yes, that rice is purple! Fill your colorful sushi needs at Sushi on Chapel.
“The Best Falafel in the World” – Lenny Kravitz, Buzzfeed #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Mar 15, 2015 at 2:04pm PDT
Falafel always hits the spot even when you are abroad in Paris.
Comfort Food
Although we like to venture out and try new flavors, sometimes we are just in the mood for comfort food. This can take the form of a good burger, sandwich, etc.
The ultimate in late night to celebrate the last night on campus #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on May 19, 2015 at 9:47am PDT
Of course, everyone’s go-to late night spot had to make the list. #GHeav4Ever.
Sun’s out, buns out #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Aug 5, 2015 at 7:42am PDT
Pork Buns are the ultimate comfort food. These one’s from Smorgasburg definitely hit the spot.
We thought of a way to combine our love of lobster rolls and #nationalburgerday but then @shakeshack stole it… #surfnshack #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Aug 27, 2015 at 11:20am PDT
Want surf and turf but not at a fancy restaurant…Shake Shack answered your prayers.
Prime 16 has burgers for all occasions including #worldfoodday. The right to food is a human right! #foodforthought ・・・ @prime16newhaven is one of our 9 Spoon-approved, best spots in #newhaven. For the other 8, see our bio! #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Oct 16, 2015 at 7:32pm PDT
Prime 16’s burgers were ranked by you as the top burger spot in New Haven, so naturally they made the tops of Spoon Yale’s 2015 Instagram roundup.
Here’s to celebrating National Sandwich Day with this New England staple ? #spoonfeedyale #spoonfeed A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Nov 3, 2015 at 4:28pm PST
Although a summer staple, lobster rolls like these ones from Luke’s are good at any time of year.
It’s National Kale Day! Let’s celebrate…with some #Nachos, because “my diet is nacho business” #spoonfeedyale #spoonfeed #cheesy #humpday #midterms #cheatday A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Oct 7, 2015 at 6:58pm PDT
What’s not to like about cheese and chips? These pork nachos from Geronimo will never let you down.
Thank god it’s Fry-day #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Aug 14, 2015 at 9:40am PDT
Home Frite’s Fries are on point.
Yeah, this was made in a truck — Vodka sauce, prosciutto, aged mozzarella and arugula pie from @doughgirlspizza during Apizza Feast ? (recap in bio). #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale #pizza A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Oct 4, 2015 at 1:39pm PDT
Personal pizza pies made from a truck…only in New Haven, the home of the Apizza Feast.
Healthier Choices
We need those veggies and fruits too. Here are some of our top healthier Instagrams.
One of the few places where I come just for the salad ?#fallbreak #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale ?: @kristinakim9 A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Oct 24, 2015 at 9:49am PDT
A gorgeous salad for the whole family.
the more color on your plate the more happiness in your heart! coconut milk yogurt topped with fresh fruit! to have some crunch you can always add some buckwheat granola or chia seeds! #healthy #food #fitu #fit #cleaneating #dairyfree #bbg #bbgcommunity #progress #strong #strongnotskinny #gains #cooking #collegecooking #spoonfeedyale #spoonuniversity #breakfast #fruit #color #foodporn #yale #unc #jugofresh #fresh #like #follow #timetosweat A photo posted by Recipes That Are Avocontrol (@power_plates) on Oct 29, 2015 at 7:29am PDT
The colors on this plate are enough to lift anyone up.
Vegetables never looked so good ? Shaved brussels sprouts salad with pesto oil and shaved parmesan #fillmeup #cleaneats #idideatthat #brusselssprouts #parmesan #harvestnewhaven #eatingfortheinsta #hungrychicks #feedyoursoul A photo posted by Eat With Us ? (@cityeaters) on Sep 13, 2015 at 8:18pm PDT
Somehow Harvest made Brussel Sprouts look so good.
Dining hall food! ??? Nothing sketchy nor slimy here! ✨ Gather the courage to be different, because only then can you change what “the same” is ✨ My tablemates were actually tempted to get grapes instead of cookies for dessert!?? // Speisesaal essen! Nichts schleimig oder dürftig hier! Immer denn Mut sammeln anders zu sein, um zu ändern was “gleich” ist. Meine Tischnachbarn waren sogar verlockt Weintrauben statt Kekse zu essen zum Nachtisch! #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by @theveganrunner on Aug 28, 2015 at 5:44am PDT
Veggies on Veggies on Veggies from @theVeganRunner
V healthy v hip v good. Exhibit A: “cashew ricotta” #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on May 26, 2015 at 2:02pm PDT
Cashews + Ricotta = a magical salad from The Butcher’s Daughter.
possibly the prettiest thing I’ve ever made – seared duck breast with a fig balsamic reduction, grapefruit, avocado and crispy mushrooms A photo posted by @sstrong19 on Dec 20, 2015 at 3:51pm PST
Now this plating is just gorgeous!
Desserts
Enough healthy, we’ve reached everyone’s favorite category: desserts. Our tops of 2015 involve decadent waffles, cookies and chocolate.
Is it breakfast or is it dessert? Who knows and who cares so long as it’s delicious! #Repost from @foodyhadmelike ・・・ ???✌?️#spoonfeedyale #spoonfeed A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Dec 7, 2015 at 6:59am PST
Getting down and dirty celebrating #NationalWaffleDay #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Aug 24, 2015 at 10:24am PDT
There’s no better way to start the weekend. #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale #brunch #yale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Oct 3, 2015 at 9:38am PDT
All three of these Maison Mathis waffles are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Is it the weekend yet?! Because I need to get to New York ASAP so I can get these! ?#spoonfeedyale #spoonfeed … See our bio for more #nyc must eats for your next #weekend trip! A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Nov 5, 2015 at 4:36pm PST
Levain Bakery has won the hearts of many and is one of our must-visits in NYC.
one of the most talked about chocolate chip cookies in NYC – triple (dark+milk+white) chocolate chip cookie from studio cafe/untitled at the Whitney #whitneymusuem #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale #feastagram #eater #food #cookie #chocolate A photo posted by @sstrong19 on Aug 27, 2015 at 8:47pm PDT
Besides supplying us with that wonderful duck ramen, The Whitney Museum has also given us this triple (dark, milk and white) chocolate cookie. Wow.
Happy Ice Cream Sandwich Day ya crazies #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale #fita #icecreamsandwichday A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Aug 2, 2015 at 6:15am PDT
The Good Batch’s ice cream cookie sandwiches are to die for.
How can I get this right now?!? Repost from @brunchboys #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale ・・・ #nationalsundaeday! I came close enough with this one of a kind Cookie Dough Shake from @blacktapnyc and @brittystark ! #brunchboys A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Nov 11, 2015 at 6:45pm PST
The only thing better than a Good Batch sandwich is this outrageous Cookie Dough Shake from Black Tap NYC.
It may be late, but there’s still time on #nationalchocolateday for these hot cocoa cookies. #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Oct 28, 2015 at 8:09pm PDT
These hot cocoa cookies are a perfect winter treat.
I’ve met my match-a… #spoonfeed #spoonfeedyale A photo posted by Spoon University Yale (@spoon_yale) on Sep 27, 2015 at 10:15am PDT
Spot Dessert Bar’s chocolate cake and matcha is a win-win combination.
Sadly, we have reached the end of this round-up. This year was full of fun, food and friends. There’s nothing more one could really ask for. Until next year, keep on Spooning. Tag us at #SpoonFeedYale to be featured.