A First Look at the Fall’s Biggest Restaurant Openings
Food, Yesterday
Scoring the season’s hardest reservations at Wild Cherry, Babbo and the Eighty Six.
Restaurant Review: Korai Kitchen
Video, Yesterday
Ligaya Mishan, a New York Times chief restaurant critic, visits Korai Kitchen in Jersey City. A restaurant where a mother-daughter duo roll out an incomparable Bangladeshi menu.
36 Hours on Cozumel, Mexico
Interactive, Yesterday
Swim above car-size spotted eagle rays, stroll a wild coast and explore milleniums-old Mayan ruins.
New York City Councilman Chi Ossé Hates a ‘Surprise Egg’
Food, November 11
The native New Yorker and representative for Bedford-Stuyvesant and northern Crown Heights takes on the Where to Eat Questionnaire.
A New Jewel Box for Vegetarian Kaiseki
Food, November 11
Rei opens in Soho with a vegetable-centered set menu, family friendly Italian in Dumbo, Brooklyn, and more restaurant news.
In the East Village, a Vietnamese Newcomer With Street-Food Fireworks
Food, November 11
Bánh Anh Em, in the East Village, sizzles with scrappy, ad-hoc cooking that shows off the full fervor of the cuisine.
4 Luxurious New Zealand Lodges Where the Scenery Is the Star
Travel, November 11
Spread out along the road between Christchurch and Queenstown, lodge hotels, many in remote spots, offer luxury with a sense of place.
As Low-Income Shoppers Tighten Belts Further, Businesses Worry
Business, November 10
A delay in SNAP benefits mixed with a decline in foot traffic has many stores, restaurants and food producers concerned about sales.
With Their Egg Tarts, Hong Kong’s Cha Chaan Tengs Offer Nostalgic Joy
T Magazine, November 10
The much-loved treat has become synonymous with the city’s vanishing all-day diners.
The Celebrated Chef Who Robbed Banks
U.S., November 9
Valentino Luchin, 62, once owned an acclaimed Italian restaurant. Now he sits in a Bay Area jail.
How the Sisters Behind Manic Panic Spend a Day Rocking Out
New York, November 8
Tish and Snooky Bellomo are still creating wild hair dye colors for the brand, which took off in the 1980s. But they also make time for harp lessons, Italian dinners and the sauna.
Restaurant Review: Sunny’s Steakhouse
Video, November 7
The beauty of Sunny’s is that you can walk in without a reservation and concentrate on the pleasures of a martini and superb steak frites. Tejal Rao, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times, reports in her review on the South Florida steakhouse.
Is a Really Big Half-Sandwich Technically a Whole Sandwich?
Interactive, November 7
A ruling on a serving-size dispute.
Another Victim of the Shutdown: Tourism in the Nation’s Capital
Travel, November 7
The government shutdown, now the country’s longest, is fueling a continued trend of declining tourism to Washington.
We Found Dupes for Your Favorite Closed New York City Restaurants
Food, November 6
There’s no replacing the originals, but these recommendations come pretty close.
36 Hours on Kauai
Interactive, November 6
With its pristine jungles and small towns, this Hawaiian island retains the unmanicured charm of Old Polynesia with few modern intrusions.
You Can’t Make a Jersey Movie Without the Diner
Arts, November 6
The new Bruce Springsteen biopic uses the diner as a cinematic device, and a symbol of a state that has been called the nation’s “Diner Capital.”
How the Metropolitan Opera Feeds Its Over-the-Top Appetites
Food, November 6
When the curtain goes down onstage, it goes up at the Met’s restaurant, bars and staff cafeteria.
Restaurant Review: Spago
Video, November 5
The groundbreaking Beverly Hills power restaurant, Spago, still draws crowds. But the food isn’t what it once was, according to Tejal Rao, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times.
The Greatest Breakfast Sandwich May Be the One With Pastrami
Food, November 5
New York City has been overlooking the obvious all along.
Il Leone Brings Its Lobster Pizza From Portland, Maine, to Park Slope
Food, November 4
Chinese Tuxedo takes over the bar under the restaurant, Ilili expands to Midtown and more restaurant news.
This Hot Miami Steakhouse Is No Meaty Man Cave
Food, November 4
Sunny’s brings South Florida flair to a classic American genre, and the steaks are outstanding.
New York Is More Than Ready for Some Savory Jelly
Food, November 4
Bored by an onslaught of burgers and oysters, diners are flocking to more thought-provoking aspics and terrines that jiggle the senses.
11 Thanksgiving Restaurants for Every Type of Eater
Food, November 3
Where to snag a reservation this turkey day in New York.
Your Guide to London
Interactive, November 3
From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.
Thai Hot Pot, Thai Fusion, Thai Fancy, Oh My!
Food, October 30
Upper West Side, your time has finally come. Plus, upscale Thai near Union Square.
36 Hours in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Interactive, October 30
A tranquil respite from Bangkok, this northern Thai city offers ancient temples, art markets, a prolific jazz and live-music scene, and fiery, fresh cuisine.
Three of the Best Bodega Meals in N.Y.C.
Video, October 29
New York Times’s Food contributor Luke Fortney shows us some of his favorite bodega spots in N.Y.C.
Three Places Bringing CDMX to N.Y.C.
Video, October 29
New restaurants and bakeries in Woodside, Bed-Stuy and on the Lower East Side bring the sweet swagger of CDMX to the city.
New York City Loves a Little Treat. Here Are Our 46 Favorites.
Food, October 29
Cake slices, sundaes, morning buns, noodles and shakes — all $20 or under — for your immediate consumption.
We Want to Know: What Are Your Favorite Little Treats in New York City?
Food, October 29
We shared our favorite small edible luxuries; now we want to hear about yours.
Bring a Crew for Askili Orchard’s Georgian Spread
Food, October 28
Rare Japanese Wagyu, private movie screenings with themed menus and more restaurant news.
The Brazilian City Where the Festivities Stretch From the Cliff Top to the Sea
T Magazine, October 24
Salvador, the Afro-Brazilian heartland, is a hub of music, food and tradition.
Three Restaurants Where Ordering the Chicken Is the Most Exciting Choice
Food, October 23
Welcome to the age of experiential chicken.
Shelly Fireman, a Showman Restaurateur for Showgoers, Dies at 93
Food, October 23
With considerable pizazz, he ran a string of popular restaurants in Manhattan, many aimed at hooking the crowds from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Broadway.
Has Dining Gotten Too Fine on ‘The Bear’?
Video, October 23
Samin Nosrat, a chef and food writer, joins Wesley Morris to talk about cooking and the latest season of “The Bear.”
36 Hours in Miami
Interactive, October 23
Wake up with Cuban coffee, zoom on a personal watercraft or just stretch out on white sand, and dance salsa until late.
In Paris, More Restaurants Are Combining Cultures and Flavors
Arts, October 22
“Third culture kids” have taken recipes and unique tastes from their childhoods to create a new kind of fusion food that is more cohesive.
Can a Steakhouse Be Modern?
Video, October 22
Ligaya Mishan, one of The New York Times’s Chief Restaurant critics, visits three New York City newcomers that offer different ideas for updating a classic dish — steak.
Babbo Reopens With Mark Ladner at the Helm
Food, October 21
Jean-Georges Vongerichten opens a new Abc flagship in Brooklyn, an elegant cocktail bar on the Lower East Side and more food news.
The Case for Strip Malls, the Antidote to Shiny, Soulless City Luxury
Magazine, October 21
They are hard to love. But they are quirky, outcast spaces that define a community’s unique character.
Wolfgang Puck’s Spago Had Star Power in the ’80s. Does It Still Shine?
Food, October 21
The groundbreaking Beverly Hills power restaurant still draws crowds. But the food isn’t what it once was.
A Boston Restaurant Displayed Whitey Bulger’s Mug Shot. An Uproar Ensued.
U.S., October 20
The owners of Savin Bar & Kitchen have so far rejected requests from residents to remove photos of gangsters who terrorized the city for decades.
Restaurant Review: Emeril’s
Video, October 20
Emeril Lagasse’s son has completely reworked Emeril’s, his father’s 35-year-old flagship restaurant in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. Tejal Rao, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times, shares her review.
Restaurant Review: Baby Bistro in Los Angeles
Video, October 20
If you go to Baby Bistro in Los Angeles looking for steak au poivre and a squidgy French onion soup, you might be disappointed. But as Tejal Rao, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times reports in her review, you will be presented with a slightly eccentric, seasonal style of food that you won’t find anywhere else.
Are Michelin Stars Now an Economic Must, Not Just a Culinary Honor?
Food, October 20
A new Apple TV show gives a behind-the-scenes look at the culinary guide’s power to pack a restaurant — or empty it.
Los spritzes y carbonaras que se comieron Italia
En español, October 19
El turismo ha convertido algunas calles italianas en zonas monocromáticas para comer. Algunos funcionarios han prohibido la apertura de nuevos restaurantes.
The Woman Behind Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Empire
Style, October 19
Sixty restaurants later, Lois Freedman is still the person that “always tells it how it is.”
Restaurant Review: I Cavallini
Video, October 18
Ligaya Mishan, one of The New York Times’s chief restaurant critics, visits I Cavallini, an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn that draws a line of reverent diners every night.
The Spritzes and Carbonaras That Ate Italy
World, October 18
Tourism has turned some Italian streets into monochromatic eating zones. Some officials have banned the opening of new restaurants.
Your Highly-Specific New York City Restaurant Questions, Answered
Food, October 16
Becky Hughes helps an N.Y.U. student find affordable vegan and gluten-free fare, the best soups and a Greek orange cake à la Crete.
Your Guide to Rome
Interactive, October 16
From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.
36 Hours on Majorca, Spain
Interactive, October 16
Swim in azure waters, visit an 18th-century glassblowing factory and explore the picturesque towns of this Balearic island.
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.
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.