To the shock and horror of many excited first-years and returning students, Ibby’s was closed when Washington University returned for the 2023 school year. The restaurant was undergoing recently finished renovations, with a revamped space and menu. But what is it cooking up? What does it look like now? 

Following customer demand for the ability to set aside tables in advance, Ibby’s began accepting reservations Dec. 3, the first time since the 2018-19 school year.

The newest addition to Wash. U.’s beloved Ibby’s is Chef Wil Fernandez-Cruz, an unusually talented, humble and passionate man. Fernandez-Cruz moved from New York City to St. Louis (his wife’s hometown) to work at The Restaurant at The Cheshire. Just recently, Fernandez-Cruz resigned from his position at The Restaurant and brought his skills to Wash. U.

We all hate the clichés of Valentine’s Day, and yet they are unavoidable. To make the experience slightly less miserable, Cadenza has decided to turn V-Day into a game. Play this like regular bingo, and if you win, eat all the candy hearts you desire.

It’s time to make that call home. You know—the one where you tell your parents that you got scurvy because you can’t afford to buy fruits at school. If your parents are like mine, they’ll know what you’re getting at, tell you that they know you’re not on a pirate ship and then suggest that you stop buying so many lattes.

Nice restaurants are the ultimate go-to place for dates, but if you are stuck on campus without a car, they have always been a little hard to get to. Until now.