The Jean-Georges Recipe for Restaurants
Magazine, Today
In the era of the auteur chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten has figured out how to create high-end restaurants by the dozen. How — and why — does he do it?
Classic French Fare at Brasserie Saint Marc in the East Village
Food, October 15
The latest from Joaquin Baca of Teo and Brooklyn Star, a former White House pastry chef’s first restaurant, and more restaurant news.
Babs, a European Grill Where Sparks Fly
Food, October 15
At Babs in Greenwich Village, the menu rubs Spanish, French, Mexican and other cuisines together to see what happens.
An Eclectic Cafe on Macdougal Street
Slideshow, October 15
Babs, which opened over the summer, brings together ideas from the Basque Country, Mexico and elsewhere.
The Bar That Has Fed SoHo for Almost a Century
T Magazine, October 14
Fanelli’s, on the corner of Mercer and Prince Streets, is a bastion of old New York beloved by artists and tourists alike.
111-Year-Old ‘Sturgeon King’ Barney Greengrass Is Closed by Health Department
New York, October 13
The shop and restaurant were ordered to clean up violations, including mouse droppings and roaches. The owner hopes to reopen soon.
Bruce LeFavour, ‘a Good Cook,’ Dies at 84
Obituaries, October 13
As a restaurateur, he was in the vanguard of moving from rich French fare to more fish and seasonal, locally sourced fresh produce.
At the New Orleans Airport, a Taste of Leah Chase’s Food and Art
Food, October 9
The family of the famed Creole chef is collaborating on a restaurant in her memory, to open soon in the new terminal.
A Meaty American Menu on the Upper West Side
Food, October 8
A branch of a San Francisco Champagne bar, an appetizing shop from Black Seed Bagels, and more restaurant news.
Chasing the Perfect Slice, Bread and Salt in Jersey City Looks to Rome
Food, October 8
The restaurateur Rick Easton bakes Roman-style pizza al taglio.
Famous in Pittsburgh, a Pizzeria Relocates to New Jersey
Slideshow, October 8
After its Roman-style pizzas and other cooking won national attention, Bread and Salt suddenly closed. Recently it reopened in Jersey City, N.J.
Two French Cities, Neither of Them Paris. Which One to Love?
Travel, October 8
The 52 Places Traveler visits Lyon and Marseille, just a quick train ride apart — but world’s away from each other.
The Beatrice Inn Gets a Cookbook
Food, October 7
In “Butcher + Beast,” the chef Angie Mar tells the restaurant’s story through meaty recipes and flashy photography.
Taking On the Tortilla Industry
Food, October 7
Kernel of Truth Organics, in Los Angeles, is one of several producers trying to get a better, traditionally made tortilla into supermarkets, restaurants and home kitchens.
The Chefs Reinventing the Midwestern Supper Club
T Magazine, October 7
Once a mainstay of midcentury dining, the convivial establishments have reappeared, even as the meaning of “all-American” has become more complicated.
Jumbo Shrimp and Lobster Tails: D.C.’s Fund-Raising Hot Spots
U.S., October 5
Political campaigns spend a small fortune on food, drink, staff and other fees when they raise money in the nation’s capital. These are the top 11 spots.
T Suggests: A Pioneering French Designer, a New All-Day Cafe and More
T Magazine, October 4
A roundup of things our editors — and a few contributors — are excited about in a given week.
Sichuan Food, Bracing and Measured, in Brooklyn
Food, October 4
The chef at Birds of a Feather, in Williamsburg, is classically trained but willing to experiment beyond the mainstays.
A Spectrum of Spice at Birds of a Feather
Slideshow, October 4
In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this Sichuan spot expands upon the offerings at its sister restaurant, Cafe China.
Temaki Hand Rolls With a Twist in the West Village
Food, October 1
A Greek-inspired restaurant from a Noma alumnus, a brief pop-up for a meat-and-beer veteran, and more restaurant news.
A Brooklyn Burger That Conjures Old New York
Food, October 1
Red Hook Tavern in Brooklyn studiously improves on a local classic, the style of burger served at bars like P.J. Clarke’s.
Red Hook Tavern’s Tribute to Classic New York Bars
Slideshow, October 1
A new restaurant in Brooklyn is filled with homages to places like P.J. Clarke’s, McSorley’s and Peter Luger.
New York vs. Grubhub
Business, September 30
Restaurant owners say Grubhub’s business model has cut into their profit margins. A New York City Council committee is investigating.
South of Sydney, the Australian Coast Becomes Its Own Destination
T Magazine, September 27
New South Wales offers sandy beaches, excellent seafood and a growing arts and craft scene.
What’s It’s Really Like to Eat Your Way Around the Globe
Food, September 26
Our Australia critic went on a whirlwind dining tour for two magazines. Here’s what happened.
Cecilia Chiang, a Pioneering Restaurateur, Marks a Century of Flavors
Food, September 26
Turning 99, the San Francisco chef who changed the way Americans regarded Chinese cuisine, is still a joyful force in the kitchen.
Finding the Deliciousness in New York City
Food, September 26
Sam Sifton, The Times’s Food editor, introduces our first festival that showcases the city’s culinary diversity in Bryant Park.
Where Should You Eat in New York? Go to These Favorite Spots
Food, September 26
Whether it’s for a celebration, or for some familiar food, cooking experts and Times journalists share their top places.
Where The Times’s Restaurant Critic Likes to Eat
Food, September 26
For The New York Times Food Festival, Pete Wells lists the places where he’d open his own wallet to dine.
A Menu Ruled by Chance at Iraqi House in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Food, September 26
‘Every dish is different,’ said Mohammed Almandalawi, who is the owner, chef, waiter and, so far, the sole employee at this restaurant.
Junk Food at Monticello? Alice Waters Helps Lead a Revolution
Food, September 24
Spurred by the pioneering chef, the cafe at Jefferson’s estate has reconnected with his agrarian ideals.
Korean Barbecue in an Elegant Space, at Hyun
Food, September 24
A place for table-grilling Wagyu beef, a Tuscan-food choice in Midtown and other restaurant news.
‘I’ve Been Dishonored’: French Chef Sues Michelin Guide Over Lost Star
World, September 24
Marc Veyrat is disputing the downgrade of La Maison des Bois, his restaurant in the French Alps, which lost the guide’s maximum three-star rating.
Behind a Hidden Door, a Sleek Lair for Escaping New York
Food, September 24
An unmarked gallery in Greenwich Village is the entryway to Frevo, and its suave tasting menus with a modern-French sensibility.
A Civilized Retreat, if You Know Where to Look
Slideshow, September 24
A new restaurant called Frevo offers refined, French-influenced cooking and a seclusion that starts with a speakeasy-style entrance.
Carl Ruiz, Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur, Dies at 44
Arts, September 22
He made frequent appearances on the Food Network as a competitive chef and celebrity judge.
The New York Restaurant That Feels Like an Italian Farmhouse
T Magazine, September 19
For 25 years, Il Buco has served perfect pasta and Umbrian charm to the loyal customers who have returned again and again to its small cobblestoned block.
Thai Flavors Without Shortcuts at Boran in Carroll Gardens
Food, September 19
The chef makes his own shrimp paste for the fried rice dish khao kluk kapi.
A Wide-Ranging Thai Menu
Slideshow, September 19
The chef at Boran in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, avoids cutting corners in his cuisine.
The Franks Are Closing Frankies 570 ... to Open Anton’s
Food, September 17
Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli are partnering with the chef Nick Anderer to create an old-time New York restaurant in Greenwich Village.
Le Grill de Joël Robuchon Becomes Le Club
Food, September 17
A dramatic offering from Tao Group Hospitality, a 15,000-square-foot steakhouse in the meatpacking district, and more restaurant news.