Restaurants
Dining guides, chef spotlights, and restaurant coverage from a team of editors and writers who don’t miss a meal.

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The Rise of the Small-Town ‘Boomerang’ Restaurant
Fed up with hostile regulations and slim profit margins, chefs from New York, Chicago, and the like are trading big-city burnout for life in smaller towns around the country.

Drinks
The 11 Best Bars in New York City Right Now
Led by a brash batch of stylish Lower Manhattan watering holes, these spots inspire us to stay out all night.

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I Thought I Knew Italian American Pastry Until This Philly Bakery Blew My Mind
At Philadelphia’s Fiore, Justine MacNeil explores pastry traditions little known in America.

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Amid ICE Raids, Running a Minneapolis Restaurant Is an Act of Resistance
As federal agents occupy the streets, Kate and Gustavo Romero of Oro by Nixta buy groceries for their employees and neighbors in hiding.

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Follow the Red Sauce Road
Little Italies have defined my life. So I decided to take my two kids on an epic Italian American road trip along the East Coast to retrace my steps and rediscover our culinary roots.

Culture
As ICE Enforcement Escalates Nationwide, Sean Sherman and Chefs Push Back
After immigration enforcement in Minneapolis turned deadly, award-winning Indigenous chef Sean Sherman is mobilizing for Congressional action against ICE.

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Restaurant Costs Are Still Sky-High
Cafés and bars nationwide struggle with the high cost of ingredients.

Where to eat
The Eight Best Cioppini in San Francisco
From the heart of Little Italy to the dock of the Bay, cioppino is a rich seafood stew with serious staying power. These restaurants serve the city's best bowls.
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How Carbone Put the Red Sauce Joint on the World Stage
On Major Food Group's dialed-in Italian American classics, and selling nostalgia to the cities of the future.

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Noma Has Landed in LA, Serving Up Desert Amaro, Honey Ants, and More
Here’s what else we know about the famed restaurant’s residency.

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Black Is White. Up Is Down. Ice Cream Is Savory.
In your feed and at restaurants across the country, ice cream is so much more than sweet.

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The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2026
A Khmer pop-up goes permanent in Brooklyn, a home for Mexican coastal seafood in San Francisco, and other restaurants to plan your year around.
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The Best Restaurant Trends of 2025, According to Chefs, Somms, and Dining Insiders
We surveyed the country's tastemakers to uncover the trends they are championing into the new year.

Where to eat
The 10 Most Memorable Meals of 2025, According to Chefs and Experts
An open-fire grill in Armenia, a tiny restaurant on Martha's Vineyard, and many more.

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Why Tucson’s Desert Food Scene Is Unlike Anywhere Else in America
The spirit and flavor of southern Arizona's most evocative city

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The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings This Winter
A home for Northern Thai in Portland, a beloved Detroit restaurant’s second act, and more reasons to dine out this season.

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How to Get Your Server’s Attention Without Being a Jerk
Feeling ignored at a restaurant can turn even the nicest diner feral. Here’s how to ask for what you need to get the meal back on track

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Dining Out on Thanksgiving? Here’s How to Be the Best Guest Ever
Eating out on a holiday isn’t the same as every other day of the year. Industry experts explain.

Where to eat
The Eight Best Maple Syrup Dishes in Quebec City
Maple in its many delightful forms is essential to Quebec City’s history. Here are the eight restaurants that best celebrate syrup’s story.

Culture
In the Wake of the Eaton Fire Tragedy, This LA Bar Is a Beacon of Hope
How Altadena’s Good Neighbor Bar lives up to its name.

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Your Phone Belongs in Your Pocket, Not on the Table
Keeping devices in your bag during the meal is about more than just manners.

Where to eat
Experience Pittsburgh Dining Like a Local With Chef Nik Forsberg's Must-Dos
The Fet-Fisk chef recommends cemetery wine strolls and late nights at the Squirrel Cage.

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The Absolute Best Dishes We Ate at New Restaurants in 2025
A bacon-topped pandan waffle, tender farmer’s cheese dumpling, and nine other dishes our scouters loved on the road this year.


Where to eat
The Best Pho in Houston
A bowl of pho is as essential to Houston dining as a platter of barbecue. Check out these eight top spots during your next visit.

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Muslim Pitmasters Are Changing What’s Possible in American BBQ
Halal restaurants like Yearby’s and SabarBBQ are showcasing serious craft in the world of smoked meats.

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The 8 Must-Visit Restaurants to Try This Fall
A Filipino American grillhouse in Philly, a beloved Chicago chef’s next act, and more reasons to dine out this season.

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The Art of Building a Menu With Shared Plates
A group of six wants to dine family-style. Here’s how restaurants make it happen.


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All Your Restaurant Etiquette Questions, Answered
Is it okay to ask for a different table? How do you split the bill with friends? Our industry pro weighs in.