Crooning and Jamming: Las Vegas Lounge Acts Set the Vibe
Travel, Yesterday
On the Strip and beyond, clubs, bars and restaurants spotlight local performers who deliver some of the city’s best entertainment.
Restaurant Review: Babbo
Video, February 13
This week, Ligaya Mishan, a chief restaurant critic for the New York Times reviews Babbo in Manhattan. Many of the old favorites are back at this hot spot once scorched by scandal, but with smart updates by the chef Mark Ladner.
A Friendship Built on Keeping the Dim Sum Carts Rolling
Food, February 13
In Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, these women have forged a friendship while serving baskets of dumplings at a cavernous dim sum restaurant.
My Dinner Date With A.I.
Food, February 13
Eating a burger in front of a virtual companion comes with its challenges.
‘Worse Than the Pandemic’: Restaurants Say ICE Presence Imperils Business
Food, February 13
In several cities where immigrants are being detained, owners say they’re struggling to stay open as fear keeps customers and workers from leaving home.
Where to Eat Extremely Specific Japanese Foods
Food, February 12
Three destinations for shio pan, torched sweet potatoes and Hamburg steaks with the works.
36 Hours in Seville, Spain
Interactive, February 12
Few European cities combine history, beauty and walkability as seductively as this Andalusian capital.
We’ve Got Stars for Bong, Theodora and More
Food, February 11
Our latest batch of reviews includes the buzzy Cambodian spot, the Mediterranean favorite in Fort Greene and a remarkably well priced Thai fine-dining experience.
Michael Imperioli Will Tell His Great-Grandchildren About Dining With Bourdain
Food, February 10
“I remember getting there and he was standing outside, smoking. It was hours of white wine and fish,” says the “Sopranos” actor.
A 12,000-Square-Foot Japanese Mega-Restaurant Lands in Midtown
Food, February 10
Double Knot New York goes all out with a sushi and robata grill, Dahla brings high-end Thai to the meatpacking district and more.
Momofuku Enters Its Dad Era With Super Peach
Food, February 10
The latest from David Chang’s restaurant supergroup — a 200-seat modern Korean spot — may be in a mall, but hear me out.
Italy’s Occult Capital Keeps Its Secrets Hidden
T Magazine, February 6
Turin has Baroque architecture, ‘light-as-an-angel’ pizza and a flourishing contemporary art scene.
Restaurant Review: Mister Jiu’s
Video, February 6
Mister Jiu’s, Brandon Jew’s flagship San Francisco restaurant, brings a distinctly Californian point of view to his Chinese American fine dining.
Restaurant Review: Maze
Video, February 6
In the first starred New York Times review from the Hawaiian islands, our chief restaurant critic Ligaya Mishan finds intriguing twists on a cuisine that’s already fluid with Asian influences.
The Flour Tortilla Revolution is Here
Food, February 5
And for some reason the best ones are in Brooklyn. Apologies to the other boroughs.
36 Hours in Lagos, Nigeria
Interactive, February 5
Nigeria’s mega metropolis is gaining attention for its youth culture and Afrobeats music scene.
¿La comida puede ser arte? Dinamarca lo está debatiendo
En español, February 4
De aprobarse una nueva iniciativa, los chefs de alto nivel del país podrían optar a financiación artística. Sin embargo, no todos en el mundo del arte y la cocina brindan por la idea.
Giulietta Conjures Coastal Italy During a Bleak New York Winter
Food, February 3
Keep the comfort dining going with Delos Greek Restaurant, the reopened Confidant and more.
Small Businesses in Minneapolis Serve a City in Crisis. ‘This Is Our New Normal.’
U.S., February 2
In Minneapolis and St. Paul, business owners work to lift up a community that has been roiled by the presence of thousands of immigration agents.
The New Key to Restaurant Success? A Simple but Clever Model.
Food, February 2
Novel approaches to the all-day cafe are working for diners and creative chefs across the country.
Laura Maioglio, Whose Restaurant Was a Theater District Mainstay, Dies at 93
Food, January 31
Since 1962, she had overseen her father’s stately Italian restaurant, Barbetta, and became one of the city’s most enduring female restaurateurs.
Can Food Be Art? Denmark Is Finding Out.
Arts, January 30
High-level chefs in the country could become eligible for arts funding under a new initiative. Not all in the art and culinary worlds are raising a glass to the idea, though.
Freedom With a Side of Guilt: How Food Delivery Is Reshaping Mealtime
Food, January 30
Almost three of every four restaurant orders in the U.S. weren’t eaten in a restaurant, according to recent data. We spoke to readers who are devoted to delivery but question the costs.
A Tokyo Pizzeria of Global Fame Prepares to Take On America
Food, January 29
Pizza Studio Tamaki is readying a pop-up in advance of opening in New York City, and beyond.
Doughnuts from Tokyo, Los Angeles and Montreal
Food, January 29
The city’s hottest doughnut shops are transplants, all with a unique take on the breakfast favorite.
36 Hours on Vieques, P.R.
Interactive, January 29
Drive winding roads, past free-roaming horses, to the secluded white-sand beaches of this rugged Puerto Rican island.
Odo Takes an á La Carte Approach to Classic Kaiseki Fare
Food, January 27
Tacos Fonda comes to the Time Out food hall, Ops in the East Village serves pizza by guest restaurants and more news.
At Mr. Jiu’s, the $170 Peking Duck Is Worth Every Penny. Bring Friends.
Food, January 27
Brandon Jew’s flagship San Francisco restaurant brings a distinctly Californian point of view to his Chinese American fine dining.
Park City’s Last Sundance
Real Estate, January 23
The Sundance Film Festival is moving on from Park City, Utah. What does that mean for its longtime host?
A Trattoria That’s ‘a Passing of the Torch’
T Magazine, January 22
Plus: a new hotel at Utah’s Sundance Resort, an exhibition of Sarah Sze’s artwork in Los Angeles and more recommendations from T Magazine.
In a Harlem Church, a Free Three-Course Dinner, No Questions Asked
New York, January 22
Two nights a week at Refettorio Harlem, chefs turn donated food that would otherwise go to waste into a multicourse dinner that is served to anyone who is hungry.
At Long Count, Ravi Derossi Goes All In on Aged Wines
Food, January 20
The restaurant will serve wines that are at least 10 years old by the full pour, half-pour and bottle, alongside vegan dishes.
The Neighbors Fighting Over Having the Same Name
New York, January 20
Lawyers for Carnegie Hall said there could be “consumer confusion” if a diner were allowed to keep sharing its name.
In Honolulu, a Menu Spiked With Plush Provocations and Wit
Food, January 20
In the first starred Times review from Hawaii, our critic visits a rule-bending restaurant where the eating and drinking are inseparable.
Shooting at Historic New Orleans Restaurant Leaves One Dead, Several Wounded
U.S., January 17
The restaurant, Dooky Chase’s, is a New Orleans fixture with deep ties to the civil rights movement. Authorities say it wasn’t deliberately targeted.
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.