From a Chaotic Childhood to the Control of a Michelin-Starred Kitchen
Food, Today
At his Chicago restaurant Ever, which played a supporting role in “The Bear,” the chef Curtis Duffy refines his story.
And Just Like That … New York City Has Great Tacos
Food, Yesterday
We couldn’t help but wonder: When did the city become an epicenter of regional specialties?
New Details on Camp Mystic, and Trump’s Retribution Campaign
The Headlines, Yesterday
Plus, where curry meets quesadillas.
36 Hours in Brussels
Interactive, Yesterday
Brussels, with the largest share of young citizens in the E.U., offers genre-defining restaurants and mind-bending museums of fine art.
We Just Updated Our List of the Best Restaurants in L.A.
Food, July 8
Casual yet extravagant Korean feasts, high-end comfort food without the fuss and another reason to love masa.
In Koreatown, Musaek’s Menu Looks to the Sea
Food, July 8
Comal showcases the Mexican larder, Asano brings a cafe to Sandro’s and more restaurant news.
The Caribbean, Filtered Through One Chef’s Imagination
Food, July 8
Our critic reviews Kabawa in the East Village, where Paul Carmichael brings a singular skill (but no fussiness) to the food he grew up on.
Slurping Toward Nirvana on the Maine Oyster Trail
Travel, July 4
Savoring all things fresh and briny while on a mission to visit all four of Maine’s oyster regions in just one long weekend.
Where Have All the Dollar Eats Gone?
Food, July 3
Our new “Where to Eat” writer scours the city for meals that can be enjoyed for a buck.
36 Hours on Long Island’s East End
Interactive, July 3
Long Island’s East End is where New Yorkers go to relax, swim, sail, shop — not to mention sample the oysters and lobster rolls.
¿Podría una estrella Michelin salvar al restaurante de ‘The Bear’?
En español, July 2
En la cuarta temporada de la exitosa serie de FX, los reconocimientos están en la mente de Carmy Berzatto y su equipo. Pero, ¿en qué medida ayudan a los negocios en la vida real?
We Updated Our Seattle Dining Guide
Food, July 1
A fine dining rebrand and a laid back Detroit pizza joint join the list.
Aquarelle Brings the European Seaside to Avenue B
Food, July 1
The Paris Café returns to the Seaport district, Sailor’s Choice offers another vintage boat for dinner and more restaurant news.
This Restaurant Sees No Gulf Between New Orleans and Mexico
Food, July 1
In her first review as our new critic, Tejal Rao visits Acamaya, where the chef Ana Castro is writing the latest chapter in the city’s rich culinary story.
The Map Rating Restaurants Based on How Hot the Customers Are
Food, July 1
LooksMapping, an A.I.-powered website, rates not the food, but the attractiveness of the diners.
Deadly Airstrike Kills Dozens at Gaza Cafe
Video, June 30
Footage captured the aftermath of the strike, showing the cafe awash in the blood of the dead and the wounded. Tables and seating were smashed and strewn about from the blast.
Deadly Strike Levels Popular Seaside Cafe in Gaza
World, June 30
The restaurant, a destination for Palestinians seeking a respite or internet access, was reduced to a mere shell by the blast.
Could a Michelin Star Actually Save the Restaurant in ‘The Bear?’
Food, June 27
In Season 4 of the hit FX show, accolades are on the mind of Carmy Berzatto and his staff. But how much do they help real businesses?
When Nobu Masuhisa Changed Sushi in America Forever
Movies, June 27
“I am so glad I didn’t give up on my life and kept going,” says the chef, who’s the subject of a new documentary about his remarkable career.
Introducing Your New Where to Eat Writer
Food, June 26
Nikita Richardson passes the baton and shares some good news.
What Is Great Hmong Food? These Twin City Chefs Have the Answer.
Food, June 26
Yia Vang and Diane Moua have created a moment for the emergence of a cuisine virtually unknown outside its own immigrant community.
We Updated Our Chicago Dining Guide
Food, June 24
An Italian-inspired restaurant with Midwestern roots, a suburban spot for top-tier Hawaiian food, and French Canadian dishes from a powerhouse kitchen.
Haymarket, From a Saga Alum, Takes a Global Approach
Food, June 24
Massara moves into the Time and Tide space, Samsaen emulates a Thai train station and more restaurant news.
Una ‘tierra prometida’ caribeña donde las playas no tienen fin
En español, June 24
En Las Terrenas, un exuberante rincón de República Dominicana, el ceviche prácticamente nada hasta tu plato, y la suave arena y las palmeras parecen no acabar nunca.
Taking a Turn in the Restaurant That Makes New York Go Round
Food, June 24
Our new critic checks out the View, the revolving Times Square dining room with a nostalgic menu and a stunning panorama of the city.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants anuncia su lista de 2025
En español, June 20
Perú, España, México y Dinamarca ocupan los primeros cinco lugares de la lista.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Announces Its 2025 List
Food, June 19
A Peruvian spot took No. 1, while five U.S. chefs kept places on the list.
Three Restaurants Where Grandma Is (Almost) Always Cooking
Food, June 19
Your grandmother’s cooking doesn’t stand a chance against La Morada, Fried Dumpling and Nonna Dora’s.
A Plea for a Petite Plate
The Learning Network, June 19
We are honoring the Top 10 winners of our Student Open Letter Contest by publishing their entries. This one is by Max Yoon, age 17.
Cuerno New York Brings Carne Asada to Midtown
Food, June 17
City Island gets more waterfront dining and other news.
We Updated Our Philadelphia Dining Guide
Food, June 17
Just in time for peak travel season, three delicious new options for eating in the City of Brotherly Love.
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.
Here Are the 2025 James Beard Restaurant Award Winners
Food, June 17
Toni Tipton-Martin, Jungsik Yim and the restaurateurs behind Le Veau d’Or were among the top honorees.
A Caribbean ‘Promised Land’ Where the Beaches Go On Forever
Travel, June 16
In Las Terrenas, a lush corner of the Dominican Republic, the ceviche practically swims into your bowl, and the soft sand and palm trees seem to have no end.
In Two New Books, the Chef Definitely Recommends Something Gay
Books, June 14
John Birdsall’s “What Is Queer Food?” and Erik Piepenburg’s “Dining Out” both seek to define the place of cuisine in queer culture, history and expression.
Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Raids on Farms, Hotels and Eateries
U.S., June 14
The abrupt pivot on an issue at the heart of Mr. Trump’s presidency suggested his broad immigration crackdown was hurting industries and constituencies he does not want to lose.
Where to Celebrate a 40th Birthday, and Other Reader Questions
Food, June 12
Dinner and a show at Lincoln Center? Date night on a budget? We have suggestions.
36 Hours in East London
Interactive, June 12
Now a hub for the trend-conscious set, East London hasn’t lost its industrial roots and vibrant immigrant communities.
Meet Our New Restaurant Critics
Food, June 11
We asked how they read menus, stay fit, eat at home and celebrate with their families.
The Times Has Appointed Two Chief Restaurant Critics. Here’s How That Will Work.
Food, June 11
Tejal Rao and Ligaya Mishan will expand restaurant coverage nationally for The Times.
New York Times Names Co-Chief Restaurant Critics
Business, June 11
The pair, Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao, are part of an effort to expand starred restaurant reviews across the country, the company said.
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.