Wild Cherry Does Dinner and a Movie A24 Style
Food, Today
The restaurant, a collaboration between the movie studio and the Frenchette chefs, is in a 100-year-old West Village theater.
Is This the End of an Era for Soul Food in Washington?
Food, Today
As several of the city’s classic Black-owned restaurants close, some historians worry about the passing of a beloved tradition.
Emeril’s Restaurant Revived by His 22-Year-Old Son? Bam, 3 Stars!
Food, Today
Three years ago, E.J. Lagasse took over his father’s New Orleans flagship restaurant and made it an enchanting tasting-menu experience.
Opening a Restaurant in New York Is No Picnic. Here’s What It Takes.
Interactive, Yesterday
A year in the making of a rookie’s first restaurant.
Neighbors Warn Neighbors as Fear of ICE Ripples Across Chicago
U.S., Yesterday
Parents are standing guard at schools. Some restaurants have stopped delivering food or simply closed. “Every single person who looks brown is scared,” a lawyer said.
Are You a True New Yorker? Take Our Quiz
Interactive, Yesterday
Think you know the landmarks, legends and lore of the city that never stops reinventing itself? See how well you measure up.
Craft Breweries Struggle as Sales and Appetites Wane
Business, October 5
Once the darling of the alcohol industry, small-batch beer makers are shutting down because of increased competition and flagging interest.
A Shutdown Silver Lining: Federal Workers Eat and Drink at a Discount
Food, October 2
Washington watering holes and restaurants are showing solidarity and seizing an opportunity to draw in out-of-work government employees.
It’s Time to Join Brooklyn’s Patty Party
Food, October 2
Great patties are even more abundant than before in the historically Caribbean heart of the city’s most populous borough.
Ordering Wine Can Be Pricey. At These 12 Restaurants, It’s a Deal.
Food, October 2
Too many wine lists cater solely to the wealthy, but these spots in New York City offer terrific values at all points along the price scale.
36 Hours in Busan, South Korea
Interactive, October 2
Beaches, cinema and street food collide in South Korea’s cool second city.
Where to Eat in N.Y.C.: Best Restaurant Sequels
Video, October 1
This week, Luke Fortney takes a closer look at three restaurant sequels to see how they stack up to the originals.
OfCorsica! (Pun Intended) Is a Vacation That Became a Restaurant
Food, September 30
Miru opens above City Winery on Pier 57, Bar Lumière finally sees the light of day and more restaurant news.
The Man Who Served Everything
Books, September 30
In “I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult,” the star restaurateur Drew Nieporent evokes a glittering age in Manhattan hospitality.
Tony Shalhoub Will Travel for Bread
Food, September 30
The “Monk” and “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star joins the food-centric travel TV circuit with his new show, “Breaking Bread.”
The $400 Million Restaurant Man
Food, September 30
Stephen Starr has become one of America’s most successful restaurateurs, making and replicating dining magic at places like Pastis and Osteria Mozza.
The Steakhouse Endures as a Meaty Man Cave. But Can It Evolve?
Food, September 30
Ligaya Mishan visits three New York City newcomers that offer different ideas of how to update a classic.
How Zohran Mamdani Built a Campaign Around Food
Food, September 30
The front-runner for New York mayor is leveraging his lifelong love of eating to inform his policy plans and spread his message.
Tasting a New Flavor of Portugal, in New England
Travel, September 30
Travelers who fell in love with the Iberian country can revisit it in towns along the coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where chefs and other purveyors are putting new twists on tradition.
How an Ice Cream Obsessive Recreated the Choco Taco
Food, September 29
A trans-Atlantic journey, three robots and some trade secrets all went into the reviving of the childhood favorite.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Announces Its North American Picks
Food, September 26
At the top of the new list is Atomix, a refined Korean tasting-menu spot in New York. But other rankings take a surprising turn to the casual.
Three New Restaurant Sequels in New York City to Check Out Right Now
Food, September 25
What to expect (and avoid) at the new spinoffs from the Four Horsemen, Yellow Rose and Ernesto’s.
Cómo darse un lujo en esta economía
En español, September 25
Cuando el bolsillo pasa por tiempos difíciles, gastar en vacaciones caras o cenas lujosas puede parecer imprudente. Pero con planificación, aún es posible encontrar formas de darse un gusto.
36 Hours in Litchfield County, Connecticut
Interactive, September 25
Take a slow weekend exploring farms and hiking trails in Connecticut’s bucolic northwestern corner.
Orna Guralnik’s Father ‘Died a Beautiful Death’ at Bricolage
Food, September 23
The “Couples Therapy” star and longtime Brooklynite answers the first-ever Where to Eat questionnaire.
This Restaurant Revives the Artistic Spirit of ’70s SoHo
Food, September 23
The original FOOD opened in 1971 with art world names like Donald Judd contributing to the menu. The artist Lucien Smith is trying to recreate it.
This Is a Perfect Los Angeles Restaurant for Right Now
Food, September 23
It’s not your regular bistro, it’s Baby Bistro.
Sushi Is Bigger Than Ever in America. There’s One Main Reason.
Food, September 22
Once considered rarefied and exotic in the United States, the Japanese favorite is now a staple in many places across the country.
A Seafood-Filled Lunch on England’s North Sea Coast
T Magazine, September 22
The British chef Jess Shadbolt, of the New York restaurant King, feted her favorite fisherman — and her soon-to-open restaurant named in his honor.
Tahiti on the Cheap
Travel, September 22
Inexpensive airfare and a house swap made a last-minute family trip to French Polynesia an unexpected bargain, with funds left over for splurges.
Sunday Special: What Makes a Restaurant Great?
The Daily, September 21
The making of our 50 best list.
Splurging? In This Economy? Here’s How to do it Right.
Business, September 20
In turbulent financial times, splurging on expensive vacations or fine dining may feel unwise. But with planning, people can still find ways to indulge.
8 Ways ‘Black Rabbit’ Channels a Notorious New York Restaurant
Food, September 19
The fictional gastro pub at the heart of a new Netflix series is largely inspired by the Spotted Pig, the V.I.P. spot rocked by a sexual harassment scandal.
Lunching Like a Flower Child in the East Village
Food, September 18
Becky Hughes returns to answer three reader questions and solve a Grand Central Oyster Bar mystery.
Marilyn Hagerty, Whose Olive Garden Review Went Viral, Dies at 99
Food, September 18
“The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a cold day,” she wrote from North Dakota. And suddenly the national media made her a celebrity.
A 100-Year-Old Parisian Cafe Gets a New Life
T Magazine, September 18
Plus: maximalist jewelry, textiles designed by Sheila Hicks and more recommendations.
36 Hours in Zadar, Croatia
Interactive, September 18
Dine atop centuries-old city walls, explore Roman ruins and meditate by the Sea Organ, an underwater sound installation, in this 3,000-year-old port.
A $35 Chicken Dinner in Mississippi? How Big-City Prices Went National.
Food, September 18
Not all diners mind paying more at chef-driven restaurants.
Hong Kong’s Dim Sum Cart ‘Aunties’ Make Their Final Rounds
World, September 18
Metropol, a massive banquet hall, is closing, and fading along with it is a cherished tradition of dim sum carts and the chatty women who push them.
Can One of America’s Great Black Chefs Flourish in Paris?
Food, September 17
Mashama Bailey, the acclaimed chef of the Grey in Savannah, Ga., is opening a new restaurant on the Left Bank.
The Fall Restaurant Preview Is Dead, Long Live the Fall Restaurant Preview
Food, September 16
Restaurants simply open when they can open now — but that’s not stopping our restaurant reporters from celebrating what’s to come.
From McDonald’s to Nobu, a Restaurant Hitmaker’s Not-So-Humble Story
Food, September 16
In a frank memoir, Drew Nieporent looks back at a half-century career that’s produced signature New York restaurants like Montrachet and Tribeca Grill.
20 Years Ago, Alinea Electrified Chicago Dining. Does It Still Matter?
Food, September 16
At this famously innovative restaurant, our critic finds a mix of thought-provoking experiments and empty spectacle.
The Flavor of Quebec Is Sweet, Savory and Worth the Trip
Travel, September 16
An agro-tourism route through the Charlevoix region offers a hyperlocal bounty, charming towns and farms that preserve traditional methods of production.
The 25 Essential Dishes to Eat in London
T Magazine, September 16
Six of the city’s top chefs came together to determine the most delicious and memorable plates in the British capital.
How Beli Ate Yelp
Food, September 15
A restaurant-rating app has endeared itself to young diners who no longer trust starred reviews on other platforms.
(Eric Adams Voice) New York is the Mexico City of America
Food, September 11
New restaurants and bakeries in Woodside, Bed-Stuy and on the Lower East Side bring the sweet swagger of CDMX to the city.
Think Getting a Reservation Is Hard? Try Getting an Invite.
Food, September 11
As crowds continue to mob restaurants they see on social media, some businesses are turning to a more exclusive model to curate the scene.
36 Hours in Sedona, Ariz.
Interactive, September 11
Luxury experiences are on the rise, but the best things in this red rock landscape — hikes, stargazing and even energy vortexes — are free.
5 Guides to Great Restaurant Cities by New York Times Staff
Food, September 11
Check out these standout dining scenes that we encountered in our reporting for the 2025 Restaurant List.
In High-Profile Closings, Los Angeles Restaurateurs See Trouble
Food, September 11
The city’s turmoil, from wildfires to curfews, has exacted a toll on some of its best-loved restaurants and raised worries about the future.
On the Slopes of Mount Etna, Where Lava and Wine Flow
Travel, September 10
The fiery Sicilian volcano is a magnet not only for hikers, but for wine and food lovers. Vineyards thrive on the rich soil, alongside restaurants, bars and farm-stays.
Andrew Huse, Historian of the Cuban Sandwich, Dies at 52
Food, September 9
He investigated which city of Cuban immigrants might have created the celebrated sandwich, Tampa or Miami. His finding was not altogether surprising.
The Corner Store Team Un-Eighty Sixes the Chumley’s Space
Food, September 9
The new steakhouse is called, of course, the Eighty Six.
¿Qué le pasó a la comida de Ciudad de México? Los estadounidenses
En español, September 9
A medida que los restaurantes cambian para reflejar los nuevos gustos, las reacciones locales oscilan entre la fascinación y la indignación.
12 of Our Staff’s Favorite Restaurant Recipes That You Can Make at Home
Food, September 9
Try Vinegar Hill House’s skillet sourdough pancakes, Roberta’s pizza and more dishes we’ve adapted from restaurants and bakeries over the years.
Our Staff’s Restaurants of the Year, Plus Takes and Trends From 2025
Food, September 9
What we’ve noticed, what we’d like to see more of and a few things we would rather see the end of.
Oceans of Flavor, and a Price Tag to Match, From Dominique Crenn
Food, September 8
At Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, the world-famous chef is weaving the bounty of California through the narrative of her French upbringing.
What Happened to Mexico City’s Food Scene? Americans.
Food, September 8
As restaurants change to reflect new tastes, local reactions have ranged from fascination to fury.
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 New Rules and High Costs Hobbled the Return of N.Y.C. 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.
Could This Be the End of the Party in Dimes Square?
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.
4,000 Applications for Outdoor Dining. 39 Licenses Issued.
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.
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.
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.