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Park City’s Last Sundance

The Sundance Film Festival is moving on from Park City, Utah. What does that mean for its longtime host?

Where to Dine in Peace and More Reader Questions

A Trattoria That’s ‘a Passing of the Torch’

Plus: a new hotel at Utah’s Sundance Resort, an exhibition of Sarah Sze’s artwork in Los Angeles and more recommendations from T Magazine.

In a Harlem Church, a Free Three-Course Dinner, No Questions Asked

Two nights a week at Refettorio Harlem, chefs turn donated food that would otherwise go to waste into a multicourse dinner that is served to anyone who is hungry.

At Long Count, Ravi Derossi Goes All In on Aged Wines

The restaurant will serve wines that are at least 10 years old by the full pour, half-pour and bottle, alongside vegan dishes.

The Neighbors Fighting Over Having the Same Name

Lawyers for Carnegie Hall said there could be “consumer confusion” if a diner were allowed to keep sharing its name.

In Honolulu, a Menu Spiked With Plush Provocations and Wit

In the first starred Times review from Hawaii, our critic visits a rule-bending restaurant where the eating and drinking are inseparable.

Shooting at Historic New Orleans Restaurant Leaves One Dead, Several Wounded

The restaurant, Dooky Chase’s, is a New Orleans fixture with deep ties to the civil rights movement. Authorities say it wasn’t deliberately targeted.

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Eat Chinese Food

Chains from the East Asian nation are popping up across New York City, bringing with them excellent hot pot, dumplings and mapo tofu.

36 Hours in Sapporo, Japan

The snowy capital of the island of Hokkaido offers a quieter alternative to Japan’s congested “Golden Route” of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.

Carta, in the West Village, Keeps the Wine Flowing at Aperitivo

The new wine bar, also in the West Village, focuses on France and Greece; an Australian pub opens on the Lower East Side; and more restaurant news.

That Restaurant You Love Will Close One Day. What to Do?

Beloved places to dine out are portals to past versions of ourselves. But they keep disappearing.

Do You Frequently Order Food Delivery? We Want to Hear From You.

Your responses can help as we report on the immense growth of food delivery and its effects on how we live.

Are You a Food Delivery Driver? We Want to Hear From You.

We are reporting on food-delivery culture, and we want to talk to the people who keep it running.

You Don’t Need a Trip to Florida, You Just Need a Cozy Restaurant

Because the only true cure for the winter blues is dinner by candlelight.

The Best Way to Get a Restaurant Reservation? It’s an Old One.

From neighborhood diners, to Michelin-starred restaurants loyalty has its privileges.

Tamaleria La Madrina, Hampton Chutney and More Restaurant Openings

Feast on tamales and dosas in the first week of 2026.

Meet the Old and New Chinatown on One Menu

Lei, a warmly welcoming wine bar in Manhattan, manages to both honor tradition and bend it.

Green Soups for Gray Days

Estas son las predicciones gastronómicas para 2026

Los analistas del sector prevén un año de sabores más tranquilos: pequeñas oleadas de placer, restaurantes menos estridentes y alimentos sanos dignos de la abuela.

36 Hours in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

A snowy playground for the conspicuously wealthy and a co-host of the 2026 Winter Olympics, this tiny Dolomite town is ready for its close-up.

Dolores, Crevette, Zimmi’s and Markette Reviewed

The latest batch of brief starred restaurant reviews, from our contributing critics Mahira Rivers and Ryan Sutton.

2025 Was the Year of the Rotisserie Chicken

As food prices climb, a whole, glistening bird is especially attractive to restaurant owners and diners alike.

How We’ll Eat in 2026: More Caution, More Crunch

Food forecasters see a year of quieter tastes: little bursts of pleasure, less-jangling restaurants and healthy foods worthy of the ideal Grandma.

How a ‘Hamilton’ Star Spends a Day at His Brooklyn Bar

Anthony Ramos loves hanging out with customers during busy days that may find him writing a new musical, catching a friend in a show or performing in his own.

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

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

How New Rules and High Costs Hobbled the Return of N.Y.C. Outdoor Dining

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.

Could This Be the End of the Party in Dimes Square?

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?

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.

4,000 Applications for Outdoor Dining. 39 Licenses Issued.

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

Can There Be Too Many Cafes in Paris?

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.?

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?

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?

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

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

The business must reinvent itself to survive.

Shift to Remote Work Puts Pressure on Chains Like Sweetgreen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Professional eaters give advice.

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

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.

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.

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