Getting to Know ‘Black London’
Travel, Yesterday
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.
The New Era of West African Fine Dining
T Style, November 11
Across the diaspora, chefs are sharing knowledge about long-overlooked cuisines — and creating some of the most exciting dishes you’ll find in Europe and America today.
¿Odias los restaurantes ruidosos? Ponte esto en la oreja
En español, November 10
Los auriculares de Apple y otros dispositivos pueden ayudarte a oír a tus acompañantes. Aquí te explicamos cómo usarlos.
The New York Steakhouse That’s Served Everyone From Theodore Roosevelt to Liza Minnelli
T Style, November 8
Keens, a fixture in midtown Manhattan since 1885, is a shrine to a bygone city.
A Pioneer of California Cuisine Turns 35
Dining, November 8
Michael McCarty and Kim McCarty will celebrate the New York outpost of Michael’s, their Santa Monica restaurant, with a few hundred regulars.
A Union Square Date Night for Inter-Borough Relationships
Dining, November 7
Find love in a hopeless place (where the subway lines intersect).
After the Election: Alienation, Fears and Pleas for Healing
Letters, November 7
Readers offer personal reactions and reflections. Also: A bill to combat antisemitism; noise in restaurants.
A New Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Upstate New York
T Style, November 7
Plus: an Australian surf hotel, rubber sculptures and more recommendations from T Magazine.
At Din Tai Fung, the Hunt for Delicate Dumplings Is Hit or Miss
Dining, November 5
The worldwide chain is famed for precision-engineered xiao long bao, but the ones in New York are less than reliable.
Where Dinner Starts With a Show
Dining, November 5
At Crazy Pizza, the tableside theatrics start with the dough, new bistros arrive on the Upper East Side and more food news.
Cómo la comida peruana se convirtió en una estrella mundial
En español, November 5
Con ceviche, quinua, sushi y más, las caleidoscópicas tradiciones culinarias de este país están ganando popularidad y prestigio en todo el mundo.
How Peruvian Food Became a Global Star
Dining, November 4
Ceviche, quinoa, sushi — the nation’s kaleidoscopic culinary traditions are earning popularity and prestige around the world.
A Meal So Good, Politicians Leave Their Partisanship at the Door
Styles, November 3
The Inn at Little Washington, just over an hour away from D.C., is neutral ground for celebrities, foodies and politicians — regardless of party affiliation.
TGI Fridays, the Casual Dining Chain, Files for Bankruptcy
Express, November 2
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Saturday but said its restaurants would remain open while it works on a “restructuring process.”
How a Pizzeria Owner With a Million Fans on Instagram Spends His Sundays
Metro, November 2
Frank Kabatas serves slices to his hungry customers at East Village Pizza while posting videos for his insatiable audience of 1.7 million followers on Instagram.
Kwame Onwuachi Is a Whole New Kind of Celebrity Chef
Dining, November 1
With a raft of endorsement deals, star appearances and a new restaurant in Washington, he’s won fame and clout that stretch far beyond the kitchen.
When the Price of Your Burrito Clashes With Your ‘Reference Price’
Sunday Business, November 1
The term refers to what we have internalized as the fair price for a product or service. It’s often out of sync with what things now actually cost.
New York Pizzas to Add to Your Must-Eat List
Dining, October 31
The old-school pizzerias at the top of their game.
What’s Red and Green and Served All Over?
Dining, October 31
Since the Mexico City restaurant Contramar turned a classic fish dish into a go-to entree, versions have popped up from Milwaukee to Greece.
36 Hours in Lyon, France
Interactive, October 31
Dine in rustic restaurants, ride a funicular for panoramic views and hunt for treasures at a sprawling flea market in France’s third-largest city.
A Chef Embraces an Elusive Fruit of Her Ancestors
Dining, October 30
Her take on beautifully ripe ‘ulu, or breadfruit in Hawaiian, is worth the wait.
Regional Indian Flavors in the Flatiron District
Dining, October 29
The great New York outdoors inspires a new Brooklyn restaurant, New England seafood at Smithereens and more restaurant news.
The 25 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now
Dining, October 29
Some of the city’s most famous pies didn’t make the list, while some unexpected spots delivered superlative examples of the form.
Where to Travel This Winter, Whether You Want Sun or Snow
T Style, October 28
Here are five places, from coastal Norway to Marrakesh, with exceptional hotels that still have availability for the holidays.
Meet the New Home Kitchen Business
Dining, October 25
Starting in November, licensed home kitchens in Los Angeles County will be able to sell dine-in and to-go meals, as a 5-year-old state law expands.
Cornwall Is England’s Most Magical County. Here’s Where to Go.
T Style, October 25
Locals recommend the area’s best pies, wild gardens and coastal footpaths.
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.
36 Hours in Moab, Utah
Interactive, October 24
Walk among sandstone towers, experience some of the darkest skies in North America and breathe in the solitude.
Lebanese Exuberance Meets Brooklyn Cool at Sawa
Dining, October 22
A new restaurant in Park Slope serves elegant Levantine classics with a dash of hipster style and some New York pluck.
Time and Tide Sets Sail Near Madison Square Park
Dining, October 22
Soso’s offers New York-style tavern fare, Masa Madre bakes Latin American treats and more restaurant news.
The Hard-Shell Taco Deserves Your Respect
Dining, October 22
The version that once thrived at the midcentury fast food stands of Los Angeles is now a regional treasure.
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.