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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Corn Revolution Triumphs

Corn Revolution Triumphs

Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor October 2, 2024

         Gustavo Romero and Kate Romero have set out on a mission unlike any other. They look to galvanize Mexican food into a new understanding in two different ways.        The first of...

Tasting the Song

Tasting the Song

Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor October 2, 2024

         This restaurant has flourished into a renowned restaurant locally and is breaking onto the national scene, with Bon Appétit naming it one of the best new restaurants in 2024 and Nixta by...

Chipotle Bowl Featuring Rice, Chicken, Salsa, Beans, Cheese and Guac

Chipotle Offers Fresh Spice

Camila Pardo, News Editor May 7, 2024

Citrusy rice, crunchy tortilla chips, fresh pico de gallo, rich guac, creamy queso. These are just a few examples of the various ingredients used and compiled to create robust flavors in what we call Chipotle....

Located by the middle school, this Chick-Fil-A is an easy after sports practice stop.

Rotenberg Reviews

Jason Rotenberg, Editor Emeritus February 20, 2024

What would you do without food? That’s a great question. Food is an essential part of life, and without it you would die. There are so many foods, however, that it may be hard to pick one. Well, you're...

Kowalski’s drink section provides a wide array of kombucha flavors and brands.

Fermented Fun

Svara Arimilli, Contributing Writer February 14, 2024

“Who is Kombucha?” said Joe Erickson ‘26. While some may be familiar with the carbonated drink, plenty of students, such as Erickson, are not. The perception of this drink has changed over time from...

Dominic Bollettieri ‘25, Drew Dillon ‘25, and Miguel Quintero ‘25 serve themselves Chef Taher’s paella on Nov. 29.

Taher CEO Explores Culture Through Cuisine

Faith Zhao, Staff Writer December 20, 2023

On Nov. 29, the CEO of Taher, Bruce Taher, came to serve Blake paella, an authentic dish from Spain. Taher is the food management service that supplies The Blake School  with all nutritional requests,...

Michelle Elliot '25 drinking the BUBBL'R flavor Pitaya Berry Nect'r

BUBBL’R Waters Provide Caffeinated Energy Boosts to Students

Gabby Geer, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

Many believe in love at first sight, but do you believe in love at first sip? If you don’t already, after trying the new sensational caffeinated drink, you may. Bubbl’r sparkling water has become one...

Feastables' Mr. Beast Bar, bought at Target.

Sampling Content Creators’ Food, Drink Products

Jason Rotenberg, Reviews & Recommendations Editor December 7, 2023

The 10th person to email us saying they have read this article will win $10,000! Just kidding. That’s something famous YouTuber Mr. Beast would do. When you read the first sentence, I’m sure you were...

Tao baked two gluten free pies the morning of Thanksgiving.

Gluten Free Pie Satisfies

Anna Tao, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Sharing food is one the most important rituals to gain a sense of community, and Thanksgiving is the ultimate place to practice. The holiday allows for families to simply appreciate the company of one...

Evie Chow's delicious Build-Your-Own-Bowl, featuring the painted mural in Nautical Bowls. She ended up paying $15 for the bowl with tax included.

Bring on the Nautical Bowls

Evie Chow, Contributing Writer October 30, 2023

What is the appeal behind Nautical Bowls, you ask? Nautical Bowls is an ever-growing and popular chain that specializes in superfood bowls. Founded in the Twin Cities in 2018, this chain has expanded to...

Arrive to Sports Full

Jason Rotenberg, Reviews & Recommendations Editor October 30, 2023

Every athlete at Blake suffers the same challenge before practice: hunger. Many students look forward to an after-school snack, whether it is due to a not fulfilling or early lunch, or they are just growing...

Comparing Red Vs. Green Apples

Anna Tao, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

A sweet snack as one returns home from school- the surplus of juice within the crunchy skin salivates the senses, leaving behind the stresses of the day. Not only mouthwatering, these versatile fruits...

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