Outdoor Heaters Seem Like a Huge Waste. Are They Really?
Climate, November 25
Here are facts about heaters (for outside and inside) and climate change.
CheLi Serves Shanghai Specialties in the East Village
Dining, November 24
Themed dishes at Thaimee LOVE; craft brews at Beer Witch; and more restaurant news.
Zagat and Michelin Hit Pause on New York City Guides
Dining, November 24
There will be no New York restaurant guides from the two companies this year, as restaurateurs struggle to keep their businesses open.
Small Gatherings Spread the Virus, but Are They Causing the Surge?
Science, November 23
Yes, the coronavirus can be transmitted over cocktails and dinners. But these get-togethers may not account for the huge rise in cases.
A Filipino Kitchen Opened by Busy Nurses Who Wanted Breakfast
Dining, November 23
Bilao was born in the pandemic, when three hospital workers joked about opening an Upper East Side place where they could eat after their shifts.
Where Health Care Workers Go for Filipino Food in Abundance
Slideshow, November 23
Opened during the pandemic by three nurses, Bilao aims to satisfy cravings for Filipino breakfast and other comforts of home.
Why Are States Imposing Virus Curfews?
Express, November 21
State and city leaders are trying to slow the spread of the coronavirus without full lockdowns. But whether curfews will help remains unclear.
The T List: Five Things We Recommend This Week
T Style, November 19
Japanese strawberries, a Bohemian Baja-based hotel — and more.
Will These Two Classic New York Eateries Survive the Pandemic?
Metro, November 19
Outdoor dining and takeout may not pull most restaurants through another lockdown. Here’s how the owners of two are making do as they wait for the city to act.
Save America’s Restaurants
Editorial, November 18
A fresh round of federal aid can keep restaurants in business during the winter months while protecting public health.
New York City to Close Public Schools Again as Virus Cases Rise
Metro, November 18
In a big setback for the city’s recovery, the nation’s largest district will return to all-remote learning.
Thanksgiving Options for Pickup and Delivery
Dining, November 17
Don’t want to cook the big meal yourself? These restaurants are offering traditional and nontraditional packages for home.
A Taste of Paris in Midtown
Dining, November 16
Angelina Paris, a staple on the Rue de Rivoli, has brought its confections and tea to New York City.
The ‘Inn’ Is Out at the Beatrice, but History Still Holds Sway
Dining, November 13
The chef, Angie Mar, will move the New York institution right next door, reconnecting the restaurant with the family who ran it for 50 years.
New York City Is Poised to Close Schools
N Y T Now, November 13
Rising cases may end in-person teaching, even as restaurants remain open
DoorDash Reveals I.P.O. Filing
Business, November 13
The food delivery company’s performance renewed questions about whether “gig economy” businesses can turn a profit.
From ‘Street Kid’ in India to Top Toronto Chef
Foreign, November 13
After a rugged childhood, Sash Simpson realized his dream last year when he opened a high-end restaurant. Within months, the pandemic struck.
Uneasy Under Lockdown, Pubs in England Count the Days Till Christmas
Business, November 13
In October, pubs had a new pitch to lure in customers: They became work spaces. Less than a month later, they were forced to shut again. Now, they hold out hope for December.
Uneasy Under Lockdown, Pubs in England Count the Days Till Christmas
Business, November 13
In October, pubs had a new pitch to lure in customers: They became work spaces. Less than a month later, they were forced to shut again. Now, they hold out hope for December.
As Virus Cases Spike, Should Indoor Dining Be Allowed When Classrooms Close?
Metro, November 13
Science increasingly suggests classrooms can be kept open safely. But dining rooms pose a different problem.
Europe Keeps Schools Open, Not Restaurants. The U.S. Has Other Ideas.
Metro, November 13
Science increasingly suggests classrooms can be kept open safely. But dining rooms pose a different problem.
How the Pandemic Inspired a Kitchen-Share Scene Among Out-of-Work Chefs
Metropolitan, November 12
“It’s this very cool win, win, win,” said one restaurant owner.
New York City Must Hit Pause on Indoor Dining
Editorial, November 11
City and state officials, with an eye toward keeping schools open, should not wait to impose additional lifesaving restrictions.
Limiting Indoor Capacity Can Reduce Covid Infections Significantly, New Study Shows
Science, November 10
Research using cellphone data in 10 U.S. cities last spring could help influence officials’ decisions on new restrictions as cases resurge around the country.
Mark Strausman, Chef of Fred’s at Barneys, Opens His Own Spot
Dining, November 10
Mark’s Off Madison will feature his well-known bagels; a Wagyu distributor starts a restaurant; and more news.
Silver Apricot Applies a Chinese Lens to Farm-to-Table Cooking
Dining, November 10
The chef Simone Tong weaves the flavors of her upbringing into modern interpretations of American classics.
Silver Apricot
Slideshow, November 10
The chef Simone Tong’s cooking at this Greenwich Village restaurant feels personal and autobiographical.
While the Pandemic Wrecked Some Businesses, Others Did Fine. Even Great.
Business, November 9
Third-quarter financial results suggest that strong companies have gotten stronger and that some others are in dire straits.
The Setups for Outdoor Winter Dining Are Lavish. But Are They Safe?
Metro, November 9
New York’s struggling restaurants will try to lure diners with chandeliers and space blankets — and enclosures that health experts worry could increase the virus risk.
Jobs Report Shows Gains but Vulnerability to New Virus Surge
Business, November 6
U.S. payrolls grew by 638,000 in October and unemployment fell to 6.9%, but lockdowns could stifle a rebound in restaurant and retail work.
A Man (and Meals) Worth Losing Sleep Over
Styles, November 6
The cook would arrive after midnight and whip up a Michelin-worthy spread. Which was great, until I could no longer keep my eyes open at work.
A Lockdown With Loopholes: New Virus Restrictions Come Into Force in England
Foreign, November 5
The government has put the new rules in place to address a surging number of coronavirus cases across the country, but some shops and companies, as well as consumers, are flouting them.
Tony Stempeck, Guardian of a Restaurant’s Legacy, Dies at 63
Obits, November 5
He spent much of his life training to run the venerable Nevada red-sauce joint founded by his grandparents. Weeks after taking over, he died of Covid-19.
As Italy’s Eateries Closed Early, a Small Neighbor Became a Dinner Hot Spot
Foreign, November 4
Local officials fear that diners traveling to San Marino, a small independent nation, will spread the coronavirus. A new curfew in Italy may slow the mealtime trend.
Rolls Rice Opens With Rice Rolls Inspired by Classic Asian Dishes
Food, November 3
An Austrian ski lodge on the Upper East Side, a downtown pop-up from Chikarashi Isso, and more restaurant news.
If Restaurants Go, What Happens to Cities?
Business, November 3
Restaurants have been crucial in drawing the young and highly educated to live and work in central cities. The pandemic could erode that foundation.
9 Ways Outdoor Dining Will Change New York
Dining, November 2
Street and sidewalk tables won’t just survive the pandemic. They’ll make the city a different place.
Inside One Brooklyn Restaurant’s Desperate Fight to Survive the Pandemic
Metro, November 1
Half of New York City’s 24,000 restaurants could go out of business. Gertie is fighting to avoid becoming one of them.
The T List: Five Things We Recommend This Week
T Style, October 29
Ballet flats, colorful rugs — and more.
How to Staycation in 6 American Cities
Travel, October 29
With business travel all but stopped, city hotels and tourist organizations have made a full-court press to attract local and nearby leisure travelers with bottom-barrel rates and extra perks.
Cecilia Chiang, Who Brought Authentic Chinese Food to America, Dies at 100
Obits, October 28
With her famed Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco, she enticed diners with the dishes she grew up with, leaving the American chop suey and chow mein era far behind.
N.J’s Largest City Shuts Down Again as Virus Cases Surge
Metro, October 28
Newark required nonessential businesses to close indoor operations beginning at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Salons may open by appointment only.
Hopeful Day in Queens: A Slice of Pizza, Served Indoors
Interactive, September 30
After months of lockdown, restaurant owners in this Queens neighborhood finally had a reason to be optimistic: indoor dining had returned.
Our Lives Happen in Restaurants
Interactive, June 16
Renowned writers remember some of their funniest, best, strangest and most memorable meals out.
12 Restaurants America Loves. With Recipes!
Interactive, May 26
We’re making food from our favorite restaurants at home.
The Downtown New York Restaurant With a Who’s Who List of Devotees
Interactive, April 13
From the start, Omen was a gathering place for artists, writers, actors and designers — 40 years later, in a vastly different city, it still is.
How the Virus Transformed the Way Americans Spend Their Money
Interactive, April 11
Airlines and movie theaters are hurting. Grocery stores and streaming services are raking it in.