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Margaritas Rimmed With Degreaser Burn 5 People at a North Carolina Chili’s
Express, Yesterday

Three customers and two employees were burned on and around their mouths after a granulated substance was mistaken for sugar, a health official said.

Taipei Is One of the World’s Great Food Capitals. Here’s Where to Go.
T Style, October 30

Plus, experts share the Taiwanese city’s best boutique hotels, tea shops and local mountain hikes.

Banana Splits, Party Omakase and More Ways to Stave Off the Winter Blues
Dining, October 29

Becky Hughes is back to answer our readers’ highly specific restaurant questions.

36 Hours in Buenos Aires
Interactive, October 29

At once nostalgic and ever-changing, the Argentine capital remains unreservedly itself.

Don’t Cry for the Cheesecake Factory. It’s Weathered Worse.
Dining, October 28

Long before its baroque décor and class identity became midterm talking points, this durable restaurant chain survived some withering critiques.

Big Izakaya Energy Comes to SoHo
Dining, October 27

At Noury, the chef-and-sommelier team of Alex Chang and Lina Goujjane bring sophistication and real culinary aptitude.

A Restaurant With a Cart of Chicharrones? Tell Me More.
Dining, October 27

Norte brings the pleasures of northern Mexican cuisine to the Flatiron district, Cholapink serves up Peruvian street food and more restaurant news.

The Pride of Southeast Kansas? It’s a Fried Chicken to Remember.
Dining, October 27

And now you can make this crumb-coated, lard-fried regional specialty in your own kitchen.

A French Bistro in Chicago Sidesteps the Big Clichés
Dining, October 27

Creepies is a lush Midwestern fever dream of French food in Chicago.

Put Your A.I. Agents to Work With These 5 Killer Tasks
Business, October 25

When you start using Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s dots for these tasks — like applying for jobs and booking hard-to-get restaurant tables — you may never go back.

After the Restaurant Closes, He Makes the Kitchen Sparkle
Dining, October 24

Alexander Diaz and his team of cleaners wash away the greasy buildup in restaurant kitchens.

Where to Buy Candy in New York City
Dining, October 22

Three candy shops to stock up on sweets for Halloween (and the rest of the year).

Rugby Star Ilona Maher’s 5 Favorite Places in Burlington, Vt.
Travel, October 21

The Olympic rugby powerhouse, “Dancing With the Stars” phenom, podcaster and Vermont native says her scenic hometown “feels like a movie” in the fall.

Driving Inn to Inn to Discover the Hidden Charm of the Baltics
Travel, October 21

A road trip through the countryside of Lithuania and Latvia turns up extraordinary country inns, where the flavor of the region shines through.

This Most Heavenly Korean Broth Is in Park Slope
Dining, October 20

There are many worthy dishes at Andamiro, but the rich, comforting gukbap is the real draw.

Straker’s Is the Latest New York City Dining Room With an English Accent
Dining, October 20

Sofra brings Egyptian cuisine to Bay Ridge, Anderson Café & Restaurant adds more bistro fare and more restaurant news.

As Private Equity Scales Up Small Restaurants, Customers Push Back
Dining, October 20

Deep-pocketed investment groups are giving mom-and-pop food businesses a shot at big success. But many of their regulars are speaking out against those deals.

A Chef Celebrates Immigrant Flavors in Anti-Migrant South Africa
Foreign, October 20

A self-taught chef borrows ingredients and ideas from restaurants run by immigrants in South Africa, hoping to help counter rising xenophobia.

When Dining Took to the Streets in New York City
Book Review, October 16

Penny Hardy photographed the restaurant sheds that cropped up across the city in 2020. Only a fraction of them remain today.

Where to Eat Like You’re in Hawaii (From 5,000 Miles Away)
Dining, October 15

Hawaiian food is scarce in New York City, but not so scarce that you can’t find some great options.

London’s Oldest Restaurant, a Haunt of Dickens, Is Protected for the Future
Foreign, October 15

The restaurant Rules is an institution. Now the National Trust, which preserves Britain’s heritage, plans to safeguard the landmark.

The Soccer Bar of Your Mexican Food Dreams Is Here
Dining, October 13

From the Taqueria Ramírez team, Soccería in Greenpoint pairs lively fútbol energy with seriously good cooking.

Cabagges World Believes Brunch Is Good in L.A. and Evil in New York
Dining, October 13

Anna Archibald and Kevin Serai, the couple behind the popular home cooking and lifestyle account, tackle our restaurant questionnaire.

Daniel Humm Finally Puts His Name on a Restaurant
Dining, October 13

Softville makes its American gelato debut, Diner24 provides dinner-theater on the hour and more restaurant news.

Farm-to-Table Cooking, in a Former Gas Station
Dining, October 13

The chef Myles Moody returns home to bring his worldly take on the classics.

Daniel Boulud’s 5 Favorite Places in Lyon, France
Travel, October 13

The world-famous chef, who just opened his latest outpost in Manhattan, shares some places he loves in the French city he says “will always be home.”

The Restaurant Industry Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed?
The Daily, October 4

With Costs High, Tax Cuts May Fall Flat for G.O.P. in Fight for Congress
Washington, October 4

In India, a Food Safety Inspector Is a Rock Star
Express, October 3

Too Delicious to Die: The Push to Save Old-School Diners
New York, May 2

New Jersey bills itself as the “diner capital of the world.” Lawmakers are trying to help it stay that way, despite economic turmoil causing food prices to skyrocket.

In an Era of Upheavals, Los Angeles Restaurants Are Banding Together
Food, June 17

Through Covid, protests, strikes and fires, the Independent Hospitality Coalition is helping local business navigate a volatile civic landscape.

How Red Tape Hobbled the Return of Outdoor Dining
Metro, April 14

Only a small portion of the city’s restaurants have applied for permits to set up dining structures under new regulations. Owners say the process is complex and expensive.

Revelers Confront Community Feedback
Dining, March 14

The rejection of one bar’s sidewalk seating permit may be a sign of what’s to come.

How Has New York Remade Itself Since the Pandemic Arrived?
Interactive, March 13

New York City was on the front lines of the Covid-19 crisis. It has largely recovered, but has transformed into a place of greater extremes.

Effort to Restart Outdoor Dining in New York City Faces Application Backlog
Metro, February 14

A program to restart outdoor dining in New York City on April 1 is facing an extensive backlog of applications.

Facebook Marketplace Chefs Deliver Homemade Tamales, Empanadas and Other Foods
Express, October 24

Facebook Marketplace, a platform often used for furniture and electronics, is an increasingly popular place to buy and sell home-cooked meals.

Do Careerism and College Mix?
Letters, October 6

Readers respond to a guest essay by a recent college graduate. Also: New York City’s new outdoor dining program; how immigrants built America.

Tracing the Downfall Of a Seafood Giant
Sunday Business, September 9

How missed opportunities, a $1.5 billion real estate deal, all-you-can-eat shrimp and the global pandemic sank the country’s largest seafood chain.

The Decision to Delay Trump’s Sentencing
Letters, September 8

Readers disagree about whether putting off sentencing until after the election was the right move. Also: Risky Covid behavior; outdoor dining; a librarian’s fight.

Dining Rules Put Kibosh on Alfresco Nosh
Metro, August 30

Under new outdoor dining rules, inspectors are ticketing some restaurants and coffeehouses that have a few chairs or tables outside but no formal structures.

Can Free Rent Revive Downtown San Francisco?
Business, August 11

The city, which is among those most devastated in the country after the pandemic, is trying to lure businesses back with a free-rent period.

Street Sheds Transformed New York City Dining. Many Will Soon Disappear.
Metro, August 3

New requirements for the city’s outdoor dining program are being met with concern by restaurant owners.

Covid’s Origins: A Lab or a Market?
Letters, June 13

Responses to a guest essay asserting that the pandemic likely began with a lab leak. Also: President Biden’s image problems; “junk fees” in restaurants.

Ghost Kitchens Have Been Vanishing
Business, April 12

Delivery-only operations boomed during the pandemic. Now Wendy’s, Kroger and mom-and-pop food businesses are rethinking their operations.

That New York Lobster Roll Is Going to Cost You
Metro, November 14

The pandemic upended everything at the Red Hook Lobster Pound. By mid-2022, the co-founder felt she had no choice but to raise the price of her signature item, a lobster roll and fries.

Restaurants Are Different After Covid. That’s a Good Thing.
Op Ed, October 20

Many restaurants are fundamentally changing how they do business after the pandemic.

Covid Silver Lining for Parisian Cafes and Patrons
Business, August 21

The neighbors may complain about the noise, but outdoor spaces that bloomed under a pandemic program are now a permanent and vibrant fixture of city life.

In Hard Times, British Turn to a Friend From the Past: Peas
Foreign, August 9

Britain’s vegetable producers are hoping this is a moment for the humble frozen pea, a cost-effective staple at a time of rising food prices.

Can Boracay Beat Overtourism?
Travel, April 11

Called one of the world’s best islands, the Philippine resort was closed by the government for six months and reopened with a cap on visitors. Now, with travelers coming back, will it continue to hold the line?

Dining Debate Rages as Food Aid Sinks
Metropolitan, March 3

They were crucial for restaurants and cooped-up New Yorkers during the pandemic. Now their usefulness is being debated.

In New Zealand, Sauvignon Wishes and Sashimi Dreams
Travel, January 23

A road trip in the country’s South Island offered perfect wines, stunning views, intimate restaurants and the chance to make a pilgrimage to a salmon Shangri-La.

The Impossible Art of Keeping a Restaurant Afloat
Op Ed, January 20

The business must reinvent itself to survive.

Remote Work Takes a Toll On Downtown Lunch Spots
Business, January 19

Downtown lunch spots that rely on catering to white-collar professionals are rethinking their business model as more employees work from home.

What’s It All Mean? Click On TikTok.
Business, December 31

From Barbiecore to revenge travel, social media trends gave us a clear picture of the forces reshaping the economy.

The Hochul-Zeldin Debate: A Combative Clash
Metro, October 26

Representative Lee Zeldin painted a bleak portrait of New York, while Gov. Kathy Hochul stressed her rival’s anti-abortion stance and his support for Donald Trump.

Restaurants Have Thrived on New York’s Car-Free Streets, Report Finds
Metropolitan, October 25

By promoting outdoor dining, the city’s Open Streets program has helped some eating and drinking establishments survive the pandemic, a new report finds.

Staying Up Late to Find Out Why New York No Longer Does
Metro, September 21

More bars and restaurants are closing their doors at earlier hours, and more New Yorkers are grabbing dinner earlier in the evening. One of our reporters set off to find out why.

When Schools Don’t Educate Their Students
Letters, September 13

Readers discuss an investigation into the lack of secular education at New York’s yeshivas. Also: Outdoor dining; climate-crisis deniers.

In the Mile High City, Festivals and Food Are on the Rise
Travel, August 11

Denver has regained its prepandemic vibrancy, with a plethora of new restaurants and hotels, and the return of some old favorites.

Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ and the Restaurant Industry’s Long Overdue Reckoning
Op Ed, August 7

The Hulu drama is resonating partly because it shows workers demanding a better workplace, which is happening in the restaurant industry and beyond.

Opponents of Outdoor Dining Renew Fight Against Sheds
Metro, August 5

Mayor Eric Adams is a big supporter of outdoor dining, but those who dislike the program are trying to kill it in court.

Is This the End Of the Power Lunch?
Dining, July 11

As remote work persists and business deals are sealed online, many upscale restaurants that catered to the nation’s downtown office crowd are canceling the meal.

Dining Palace In Hong Kong Was Unable To Stay Afloat
Express, June 21

Jumbo Floating Restaurant, which closed in 2020, capsized in the South China Sea after being towed from the city. The sinking triggered nostalgia for a happier period of Hong Kong history.

Dining Out This Summer
N Y T Now, June 10

Professional eaters give advice.

From the South Side to the Loop, Chicago’s Innovative Spirit Thrives
Travel, June 9

Theater, art and music are flourishing, and on the culinary scene, a 13-course Filipino tasting menu and a sleek Black-owned winery in Bronzeville are just a few of the city’s new offerings.

Noma Chef Won’t Attend Brooklyn Dinner Series. So the Meals Are Free.
Dining, May 18

American Express, a sponsor, said it would refund the price of the $700-a-person dinners after hearing that the chef, René Redzepi, tested positive for Covid.

Last Year’s Quitters? Most of Them Are at Work.
Sunday Business, May 13

The Great Resignation was in fact a moment many people traded up for a better-paying gig.