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.
36 Hours in Tucson, Ariz.
Interactive, November 21
Stargaze from desert observatories, try traditional Sonoran spirits and hit the local trails in Arizona’s mountain-ringed second city.
Getting to Know ‘Black London’
Travel, November 20
Nigerian cuisine with a twist, live reggae and a bustling market: Here’s where — and how — to experience the British capital’s vibrant and multifaceted Black communities.
Daniel Boulud Opens La Tête d’Or, His First Steakhouse
Dining, November 19
Melissa Rodriguez opens Crane Club in the Al Coro space, the Anton’s team take on all-day Italian at Leon’s and more.
Kacey Musgraves’s Nashville
Travel, November 19
The country singer and songwriter, up for five Grammy Awards this year, including best country album, recommends spots in her adopted home.
Coffee, Juice, Shawarma: Tiny Traces of Normal Life in a Ruined Gaza
Foreign, November 18
Most people in the enclave are struggling just to survive Israel’s assault on Hamas, and experts say famine is imminent. Yet a few pockets of ordinary life have bloomed in defiance of the war.
José Andrés Hopes to Transform Dining. This Time, at the Airport.
Travel, November 18
The Michelin-starred chef and humanitarian has partnered with Capital One to open a lounge-restaurant hybrid at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
How a Park Avenue Doorman (and Salsa Dancer) Spends His Sundays
Metro, November 16
Stephen Bruno, who wrote a book about his life as a doorman, helps people head to brunch, then gets ready for a day of religious worship and a night of dancing.
The 25 Most Influential Cookbooks From the Last 100 Years
T Style, November 15
Chefs, writers, editors and a bookseller gathered to debate — and decide — which titles have most changed the way we cook and eat.
A Surge of New Restaurants Drives New York City’s Storefront Revival
Metro, November 15
Store vacancy rates are still above prepandemic levels, but new food and drink businesses, led by Mexican, Japanese and Caribbean kitchens, have helped fill the void.
Eli Zabar’s Substack Night
Styles, November 14
A food king of Manhattan welcomes the newsletter crowd to a party celebrating the 50th anniversary of his Upper East Side cafe.
Certain Days Call for Afternoon Tea
Dining, November 14
The city is overflowing with options for a warm pot and small bites that won’t empty your bank account.
36 Hours in Atlanta
Interactive, November 14
This Southern hub of creativity, nightlife and civil rights history is showing it has an outdoorsy side too, with the Beltline, a popular biking and walking path.
Can Le Veau d’Or Turn Back Time? It’s Trying.
Dining, November 12
An Upper East Side celebrity hangout of the past has been lovingly recreated by the Frenchette team. But it’s hard to keep the present from intruding.
Andrew Carmellini Expands His Locanda Verde to Hudson Yards
Dining, November 12
The two-story space, adorned with paintings and drawings by Robert De Niro Sr., will serve a larger menu.
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.