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Curious what the best burger on Nassau is? I went on a mission to find out

A row of stores with white exteriors lines a concrete sidewalk. One store is particularly lit up. It has a red awning with a red sign above it that reads "7th Street Burger." People sitting and eating a visible through the window.

Curious what the best burger on Nassau is? I went on a mission to find out

Eric Mohorea

Staff writer for The Prospect Eric Mohorea visited three restaurants to decide what the best burger on Nassau Street is.

THE PROSPECT | 6 hours ago

New thrift pop-up comes to town: Princeton’s pop-up vintage Market

Multiple people are walking around in a parking lot with trees in the background, looking at booths of clothes on a sunny day.

New thrift pop-up comes to town: Princeton’s pop-up vintage Market

Marley Hartnett-Cody

Staff writer for The Prospect Marley Hartnett-Cody covers last weekend's vintage market hosted by Princeton Council of the Arts and Funk Daddy Vintage.

THE PROSPECT | 1 day ago

How ‘Jane Eyre’ helped me find my voice at Princeton

Katharine Vennink

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Katharine Vennink reflects on a novel that has shaped her voice and identity.

THE PROSPECT | 3 days ago

Does PJ’s Pancakes really top the stack of Nassau’s impressive pancake selection?

There is a white plate on a light brown table. On the plate, there are three light brown pancakes. The pancakes are covered in white cream, green cream, dark brown sauce, and powdered sugar.

Does PJ’s Pancakes really top the stack of Nassau’s impressive pancake selection?

Ella King and Larkin Macosko

Contributing writers Larkin Macosko and Ella King for The Prospect compare and review different pancake spots on Nassau Street.

THE PROSPECT | 6 days ago

Hot take: Hotbirds isn’t quite worth the hype

Multiple full sized dishes sit on a tan table. There are orange and light tan loaded fries. There is a combo meal with orange chicken, a slider with a light brown bun with orange colored chicken, and a side of yellow colored mac and cheese in a small white cup. There is also a light brown colored milkshake in a clear cup. There are also two yellow colored sauces in small transparent cups.

Hot take: Hotbirds isn’t quite worth the hype

Kate Chun

Contributing writer for The Prospect Kate Chun compares recently opened Hotbirds Nashville-style hot chicken to Frist Late Meal chicken tenders on three categories: convenience, cost, and craveability.

THE PROSPECT | October 1

Princeton’s Baked Bear: a new standout or just bearable?

Alexis Choi

Contributing writer for The Prospect Alexis Choi reviews the new Baked Bear location in downtown Princeton.

THE PROSPECT | September 30

Building community one porch at a time at Princeton Porchfest 2026

A man in a black T-shirt plays guitar in a wooden room filled with amber light and many people.

Building community one porch at a time at Princeton Porchfest 2026

Kellen Fisher

Contributing writer for the Prospect Kellen Fisher shares his experience at Princeton Porchfest 2026.

THE PROSPECT | September 30

A Broke College Student Goes Undercover: Reformation’s high prices nearly seduced me

A storefront with white awning labeled "Reformation" in black letters set in a red-brick building.

A Broke College Student Goes Undercover: Reformation’s high prices nearly seduced me

Amanda Hugas

Senior writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas goes undercover at Princeton's new Reformation in Palmer Square.

THE PROSPECT | September 28

A review of ‘Primetime’: Lance Oppenheim’s daring, bizarre ‘To Catch a Predator’ film

A tan and green movie theater stands with various colorful movie posters under a clear blue sky.

A review of ‘Primetime’: Lance Oppenheim’s daring, bizarre ‘To Catch a Predator’ film

Gavin McLoughlin

Head Editor for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin reviews Lance Oppenheim's “Primetime."

THE PROSPECT | September 27

Music and love: Alec Baldwin at Richardson Auditorium

The stage of Richardson Auditorium is cast in purple lighting.

Music and love: Alec Baldwin at Richardson Auditorium

Annika Plunkett

Staff writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett covers Alec Baldwin’s conversation on music at Richardson Auditorium.

THE PROSPECT | September 25

Class is in session: Grading Coffee Club’s new fall menu

Five drinks sit on a table against a light orange background.

Class is in session: Grading Coffee Club’s new fall menu

Siri Iagnemma

Contributing writer for The Prospect Siri Iagnemma reviews Coffee Club’s newly released fall menu.

THE PROSPECT | September 24

If you give a tiger a cookie: celebrating 50 years of Murray-Dodge Café

A mug, teapot pin, cookies, and a party hat rest on a wooden table.

If you give a tiger a cookie: celebrating 50 years of Murray-Dodge Café

Mia Mazzeo

Assistant Editor for The Prospect Mia Mazzeo celebrates and reflects on the significance of Murray-Dodge Café's 50th Anniversary.

THE PROSPECT | September 20

‘The Love Hypothesis’ fails at its own genre

A movie poster with a blue background is seen against a gray wall, titled "The Love Hypothesis," with a woman and a man holding each other and looking at one another.

‘The Love Hypothesis’ fails at its own genre

Amaya Taylor

Associate Editor for The Prospect Amaya Taylor reviews Princeton's advance screening of "The Love Hypothesis."

THE PROSPECT | September 18

‘Hope’ might just be a hopeless cause

The facade of the Princeton Garden Theater features a movie poster titled "Hope."

‘Hope’ might just be a hopeless cause

Alexis Choi

Contributing writer for The Prospect Alexis Choi reviews the South Korean film "Hope."

THE PROSPECT | September 17

Prospect Picks: back to school

"Prospect Picks" is written in large font over a graphic of painting utilities, a film camera, and books.

Prospect Picks: back to school

Kaichen Chou, Gavin McLoughlin, Mia Mazzeo, Amaya Taylor, Amy Jeon, and Ysabella Olsen

Editors of The Prospect write about their recent favorites in media, trends, and food.

THE PROSPECT | September 16

DISPATCH | The sound of music: discovering Geneva at the Fête de la Musique

A group of people are sitting in brown wooden chairs. The people are wearing clothing of various colors and styles. You can see the backs of the people as they are all facing a stage on the right side of the image. On the stage, an adult person is wearing a purple shirt, black capri style pants, black glasses, and black sandals. The person is seated; they appear to be singing into a microphone and playing a tan-colored acoustic guitar.

DISPATCH | The sound of music: discovering Geneva at the Fête de la Musique

Annika Plunkett

Staff writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett explores how a music festival in Geneva allowed her a greater understanding of the city’s culture.

THE PROSPECT | August 24

DISPATCH | A broke college student takes on the Big Apple

There is green grass in the foreground. People are strewn across the grass in multicolored clothing. The people are doing a range of things including laying on the grass, walking around, or playing catch with a ball. The mid-ground of the image has trees with green leaves. Behind the trees, the New York City skyline is visible with silver buildings of mostly rectangular shape. The sky is cloudy with light pastel colors.

DISPATCH | A broke college student takes on the Big Apple

Amanda Hugas

Senior writer for The Prospect Amanda Hugas reflects on how a tight budget as a summer intern in NYC led to exploring new activities and developing her social life in the city.

THE PROSPECT | August 23