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Mamdani’s recipe for change: How food became NYC’s new political language
Whether eating biryani with his hands or sharing chai and momos with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez at a Nepalese bistro, Mamdani has treated the city’s culinary diversity as a reflection of its people.
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Malvika Choudhary - Thu, 06, Nov 2025
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Zohran Mamdani at various NYC food spots as part of his campaign events / Instagram/ X (Zohran Mamdani)
From savoring biryani with his hands to enjoying aloo dum post-victory, New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has turned meals into a powerful message and a dynamic movement.
The 34-year-old, who made history as the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, often hosted campaign events not in corporate boardrooms but in Afghan eateries, Bronx bodegas, and immigrant-run bakeries—transforming these spaces into hubs of community and solidarity.
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