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Redefiniendo la inclusión: un restaurante encuentra la fuerza en la neurodivergencia
En español, Today

Un popular restaurante de Buenos Aires está formado casi en su totalidad por trabajadores neurodivergentes aprovechando un talento que a menudo se pasa por alto y aprovechando sus habilidades.

A Restaurant Is More Than a Workplace for People Often Shunned by Employers
Foreign, Today

A popular restaurant in Buenos Aires is staffed almost entirely by workers with neurological challenges, tapping into often-overlooked talent and harnessing their skills.

He’s the Only 3-Michelin-Starred Chef in Seoul. Don’t Cross Him.
Sunday Business, Today

Anh Sung-jae went to America as a 13-year-old, joined the Army, went to culinary school and opened a top restaurant in San Francisco. Now back home in South Korea, he’s a Netflix star.

Audiobooks to Cook (or Eat) To, From Ina Garten to David Chang
Book Review, Today

These culinary coming-of-age tales are movable feasts for the gluttonous listener.

How the Founder of a Fruit Jelly Snack Company Spends Her Sundays
Metro, Today

Sophia Cheng, the founder of Oddball, takes a snack tour around the city, breaks for tennis and wards off the Sunday scaries with Channing Tatum.

Table for 2 at Tatiana? There Used to Be a Bot for That.
Metro, Yesterday

A new state law will clamp down on what Gov. Kathy Hochul called a “predatory black market” for restaurant reservations.

The First-Ever ‘Where to Eaties’ Awards
Dining, December 19

The best place to wash your hands, the restaurant that will scare your parents and more 2024 superlatives.

36 Hours in Innsbruck, Austria
Interactive, December 19

Futuristic architecture rubs shoulders with centuries-old opera houses in this picture-perfect Austrian ski town.

The Food Stories We Couldn’t Put Down in 2024
Dining, December 18

From restaurant lists to indispensable cooking tips, these are our most read articles of the year.

This Book Tour Comes With a Side of Fried Rice
Books, December 18

Curtis Chin’s memoir, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant,” celebrates the cuisine and community of his youth. Now he’s paying it forward.

A Vanguard of Cool Back on the Scene Again
Styles, December 17

David Bowie loved its couscous. Norman Reedus hung out there. It put avocado toast on the map. Thirty years later, and with a new book honoring it, Cafe Gitane is drawing a fresh crowd.

Some of New York’s Best Pastry (and Plenty More) Is in Astoria
Dining, December 17

Levant, in Little Egypt, is an impressive addition to Steinway Street, a thoroughfare already thick with fascinating food choices.

The Next Evolution of Cantonese Food
T Style, December 17

A wave of new restaurants are challenging diners to go beyond sesame chicken and crab Rangoon.

Wayward Fare Explores the Deep Mediterranean Pantry
Dining, December 17

F&F gets a more formal extension for pizza and more, Entre Nous offers 3,500 bottles of wine and more restaurant news.

The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024
Dining, December 17

A perfectly beefy suadero taco, a studded arroz caldo and more of our favorite bites from a year of eating.

Jamie Foxx Recovering After Being Hit With a Glass in the Mouth
Express, December 15

Foxx was celebrating his birthday at a restaurant on Friday when someone from another table threw a glass, a representative for the entertainer said.

As East Village’s Little India Fades, One Place Keeps Its Lights On
Express, December 13

Three neighboring South Asian restaurants with string light-filled windows survived for decades. Only one remains as Sixth Street’s “Curry Row” moniker fades.

The Perfect Takeout for a Night In
Dining, December 12

An Ethiopian spread from Bunna Cafe, perfectly packaged sushi from Sugarfish and roast chicken from Poulet Sans Tete.

36 Hours in Venice
Interactive, December 12

Winter — with its famous fogs and reduced crowds — provides breathing room and deepens the mysteriousness of Venice’s narrow passageways and centuries-old buildings.

Frog Club Ends Life as It Began: Strangely
Dining, December 10

The lurid collapse of its chef’s previous project fueled a fascination that made the New York restaurant impossible to get into. Or so it seemed for a while.

Michael White Returns With Santi in a Familiar Space
Dining, December 10

Chez Fifi serves tastes of Spain by way of Paris, Fleur brings Shanghainese to Park Slope and more restaurant news.

New York’s 14 Best New Restaurants of 2024
Dining, December 10

Our three critics name the places, from classic French dining to a buzzing shawarma stall, that dazzled them the most this year.

Hungry for the Best? Here Are Our Top New York Dishes of 2024.
Dining, December 10

A messy patty melt, an exemplary chocolate cake and two dozen other delights worth savoring.

One of Japan’s Great Sushi Masters Is Working, Quietly, in Manhattan
Dining, December 9

To little fanfare, Keiji Nakazawa is sweating the details of the exacting Edomae tradition at Sushi Sho in Midtown.

Chi-Chi’s, the Former Mexican Restaurant Chain, Plans a Comeback
Express, December 7

The chain, which closed in 2004, is poised for a revival next year after the son of one of the founders reached a deal with Hormel Foods.

Taking a Closer Look at Southern Cooking, One Region at a Time
Dining, December 5

With her cookbook, “Our South,” Ashleigh Shanti is one of a few chefs who are focusing closely on regional cuisine — and redefining it in the process.

We Answer Your Very Specific Restaurant Questions
Dining, December 5

Neighborhood gems, Mexican bacchanals and more reader requests.

The French Fare at Zimmi’s Is Anything but Routine
Dining, December 3

Plus Sal Tang’s brings Cantonese American to Cobble Hill, Dilli Dilli serves Old and New Delhi cuisine, and more restaurant news.

Mushrooms, Long a Supporting Player, Find the Leading Role
Dining, December 2

As restaurants around the country make the humble mushroom an essential main dish, home cooks can learn a few tricks for dinner, too.

Follow the Lights to Miami’s Hot New Neighborhoods
Travel, December 2

Little River and MiMo, both once off travelers’ radar, capture the creative flavor of the city.

A Job and Community Transform Refugees’ Lives
Op Ed, November 30

The organization doesn’t just teach culinary skills — it provides additional support, such as résumé building and English classes.

Everyone’s Going to the Book Bar
Dining, November 28

A glass of wine, a snack and a new book is about as good as it gets.

36 Hours in Honolulu
Interactive, November 28

Explore lush forest trails, midcentury architecture and tropical flavors in Hawaii’s multicultural capital.

Are the French Laundry and Per Se Still Worth a Splurge? We Went Back to See.
Dining, November 26

As Thomas Keller’s most influential restaurants hit major birthdays, the cost and the demand have risen. But what about the food and the fun?

How to Host a Festive Fall Meal Like an Off-Duty Chef
T Style, November 26

Lauren Schofield — and her friends Anthony Ha and Sadie Mae Burns, of the restaurant Ha’s Đặc Biệt — take entertaining as seriously as their day jobs.

Blue Blossom Puts a Modern Spin on Regional Chinese Dishes
Dining, November 26

Le Basque takes on vegan cooking, the Armani restaurant moves into the store’s flagship and more restaurant news.

El debate de la arepa divide a Venezuela y Colombia
En español, November 26

Ambos países reclaman este platillo como propio. Pero, ¿de dónde procede realmente? ¿Y quién lo hace mejor?

Colombia and Venezuela Have a Beef: Who Owns the, or Makes the Best, Arepa?
Foreign, November 26

Both countries claim the cornbread as their own. But where does it really come from? And who makes it better?

Kitchens Are a Force for Social Change
Headway, November 25

Places that make and prepare food have a quietly revolutionary impact on the communities around them. In a new series from Headway, we train a lens on kitchens that are sparking change.

I’m a Food Editor. I Hate Thanksgiving Dinner.
Op Ed, November 25

True confessions from the New York Times Cooking desk.

Dining Sheds Changed the N.Y.C. Food Scene. Now Watch Them Disappear.
Interactive, November 23

Street side sheds and shanties helped keep restaurants afloat during the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, for better or worse, new city rules are forcing their removal.

Dinner and a Show and a Little Hustle Near the Theater District
Dining, November 21

Yes, you can play it safe for a meal around the corner from your theater. But a few extra blocks will serve you well.

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.

Greed, Gluttony and the Crackup of Red Lobster
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.

A Judge’s 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.

Sidewalk Cafes Are the Latest Target of N.Y.C. Outdoor Dining Crackdown
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.

Debating 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 Are Disappearing, Squeezed by Demand and Complaints
Business, April 12

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

Here’s Why a New York City Lobster Roll (With Fries!) Costs $32
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.

The Restaurant Revolution Has Begun
Op Ed, October 20

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

Can There Be Too Many Cafes in Paris?
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.

Can Frozen Peas, Long Taken for Granted, Find New Appeal in the U.K.?
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?

Do Dining Sheds Still Make Sense?
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.

Foodie Fever Dreams Can’t Keep Restaurants Afloat
Op Ed, January 20

The business must reinvent itself to survive.

Shift to Remote Work Puts Pressure on Chains Like Sweetgreen
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 TikTok Told Us About the Economy in 2022
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.

On Car-Free Streets, Many New York Restaurants Thrived
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.

The Business Lunch May Be Going Out of Business
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.

Hong Kong’s Floating Restaurant Sinks at Sea, Laden With Memories
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.

All of Those Quitters? They’re at Work.
Sunday Business, May 13

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