Pitt’s Offers Fried Saltines and Country Captain in Red Hook
Dining, Yesterday
Periyali becomes Opto, Nerina opens a location in Brooklyn and more restaurant news.
Never Heard of Yogyakarta? It Might Be the Center of the Universe.
Travel, January 20
The Indonesian city is home to some of the greatest Hindu and Buddhist temples, a thriving food scene and an area known as the Cosmological Axis, a cradle of Javanese culture.
André Soltner, Famed Chef at New York’s Lutèce, Dies at 92
Obits, January 18
Customers returned again and again for his impeccable French dishes at a restaurant that one food critic said “set the gold standard.”
TikTok Fueled Travel Crazes, What Happens Now?
Travel, January 18
The app gave places like an ice cream shop/wine bar fame, and sometimes overwhelmed them with crowds. Influencers and destinations await the fallout.
Restaurant Workers Bring Unique Skills to the L.A. Fire Crisis
Dining, January 18
Even as it faces economic setbacks of its own, the hospitality industry is stepping up to feed emergency workers and evacuees.
En esta isla puedes encontrar arena rosa, palmeras y a Robert De Niro
En español, January 18
El actor desde hace tiempo se desempeña también como empresario de hoteles y restaurantes. Ahora, él y sus socios planean abrir un pequeño hotel de lujo en el Caribe.
A Brooklyn Barbecue Pioneer Sets His Sights on Manhattan Fine Dining
Dining, January 17
Billy Durney of Hometown Bar-B-Que plans to open a 57th Street restaurant with the group founded by the late chef James Kent.
A Robot Made My Lunch
Metro, January 17
Sweetgreen and other spots are using automation in some Manhattan restaurants. Humans still slice the vegetables, but they don’t put the food in bowls.
As the Power Shifts, D.C. Restaurateurs Are Nervous, and Diplomatic
Dining, January 17
With Trump back in town, owners are wondering how the dining scene will shape up.
Three Back-Pocket Restaurants for Last-Minute Reservations
Dining, January 16
Dinner for all tastes, the perfect brunch and tonkotsu ramen that will blow your friends’ socks off.
Mexico City’s New Wave of Nostalgic Small Hotels
T Style, January 16
In the Condesa and Roma neighborhoods, boutique properties are reviving historic buildings.
36 Hours in Barbados
Interactive, January 16
Snorkel from the beach, sample the rum, dance to reggae, and don’t miss the early morning procession of thoroughbreds heading for a swim.
Starbucks toma medidas enérgicas: si no compras, no te quedes
En español, January 16
Starbucks dijo que los visitantes de sus cafeterías tendrían que comprar algo para poder usar el baño o permanecer en la tienda. Se trata de la respuesta del nuevo director ejecutivo de la empresa al descenso de las ventas.
From a Bustling Kitchen to a Bustling Newsroom
Summary, January 16
Eleanore Park, an editor for New York Times Cooking and Food, uses skills she learned working in San Francisco restaurants.
A Cure for Winter Blues? Try These Cozy New York Restaurants.
Dining, January 14
Cafe Kestrel in Brooklyn and Cocina Consuelo in Harlem can restore the spirit with warm service, cheery surroundings and deeply satisfying food.
Starbucks Cracks Down: No Latte, No Lounging
Express, January 14
Starbucks said visitors to the coffee shops would be required to buy something in order to use the restroom or stay in the store, as the company’s new chief executive responded to a decline in sales.
Preston Clark Steps Into the Spotlight at Bar Mercer
Dining, January 14
Oases takes an Ayurvedic approach to cooking, the chef Francis Mallmann comes to New York and more restaurant news.
Where to Find Pink Sand, Palm Trees and Robert De Niro
Travel, January 14
The actor has long had a second career as a hotelier and restaurateur. Now, he and his partners are planning to open a luxury inn on the Caribbean island of Barbuda.
Restaurant Wine Lists Are Getting Much Shorter
Dining, January 13
In an effort to engage their customers with wine, restaurants are trying friendlier, less intimidating ways to present their selections.
What Will Congestion Pricing Do to Manhattan Dining?
Dining, January 11
Days into the new charges, some restaurant owners say suppliers are raising prices. Others are giving customer discounts, and many fear the fallout for workers.
In One of L.A.’s Richest ZIP Codes, Food Service Workers Also Lost Their Homes
Dining, January 11
In addition to pricey mansions, the homes of working-class people were also lost, including a mobile home park on Pacific Coast Highway.
In one of L.A.’s richest ZIP codes, food service workers also lost their homes.
U.S., January 11
In addition to pricey mansions, the homes of working-class people were also lost, including a mobile home park on Pacific Coast Highway.
This couple lost their restaurant and home to fire, on their daughter’s birthday.
U.S., January 10
Kevin Hockin and Rosanna Kvernmo started their Altadena pizza place, Side Pie, out of their backyard during the pandemic. On Wednesday, both their home and the pizzeria burned in the Eaton fire.
Where to Eat When You Want to Stay In
Dining, January 9
The perfect spots for food that feels more homey than restaurant-y.
Several longtime L.A. restaurants have been destroyed in the Palisades fire.
U.S., January 9
A cluster of businesses in Malibu and the Palisades burned, while dozens of other restaurants across the area were closed by smoke and power outages.
Opening Your First Restaurant in New York? We Want to Hear From You.
Dining, January 8
We want to follow a budding restaurateur as they set up shop in New York and navigate the city’s dining scene.
New Warnings About Alcohol Hit Restaurants at a Tricky Time
Dining, January 8
The surgeon general’s call to arms about the link between drinking and cancer could strike at a fiscal lifeline for restaurateurs facing falling sales.
Where Do Your Spices Come From?
Styles, January 8
Burlap & Barrel, a spice company that sources directly from farms around the world, has become a secret ingredient used by celebrity chefs and home cooks alike.
Cafe Commerce Marks the Uptown Revival of a Downtown Staple
Dining, January 7
Mango Bay serves twists on Caribbean fare, Bananas offers creative takes on Asian dishes and more restaurant news.
El turismo gastronómico está muerto. Pero está surgiendo algo más interesante
En español, January 7
La verdadera vanguardia de la exploración culinaria no está en los destinos turísticos trillados, sino en las intersecciones de la tradición, la migración y la diáspora.
Where to Find Great New York Slices in 2025? You Might Be Surprised.
Dining, January 6
Once confined to the five boroughs, the classic street snack has now gone fully nationwide.
Three Vegetarian Soups to Greet the New Year
Dining, January 2
Recover from heavy holiday eating with rich ramen, garlicky immunity broth and sopa de tortilla with salty cheese.
36 Hours in Antwerp, Belgium
Interactive, January 2
Discover medieval and Gothic masterpieces, Michelin-starred restaurants, design ateliers, wine bars and too many shopping streets to count.
How Katz’s Deli’s Legal Woes Started With the 2011 Zagat Guide
Metro, January 1
The Lower East Side institution agreed to make renovations to accommodate people with disabilities, long after a “most popular” restaurants list put it under Justice Department scrutiny.
Can an All-Day Cafe Actually Be Exciting? This One Is.
Dining, December 31
At Cafe Mado in Brooklyn, the heart of an adventurous tasting-menu restaurant beats within a relaxed comfort-food retreat.
¿850 dólares por una mesa en Applebee’s? Bienvenidos a Times Square en Año Nuevo
En español, December 31
Si te sobra el dinero y las ganas de comer alitas o palitos de pan ilimitados mientras esperas la medianoche, algunos locales de Times Square ofrecen un respiro del caos.
$850 for a Table at Applebee’s? Welcome to Times Square on New Year’s Eve.
Express, December 31
As revelers throng Midtown Manhattan, some chain restaurants are offering a respite, if a pricey one. Perks include bathroom access and unlimited breadsticks.
Food Tourism Is Dead. But Something More Interesting Is Emerging.
Op Ed, December 31
The world’s next great cuisine isn’t hidden in some undiscovered corner of the globe. It’s in the spaces among cultures, traditions and technologies.
Five Laws Going Into Effect for New York in 2025
Metro, December 30
Changes are coming to paid sick leave, insulin costs, restaurant reservations, gym membership cancellations and protections for fashion industry workers.
My Restaurant Was Named One of New York City’s Best. Here’s Why It Closed.
Op Ed, December 28
My story is one small part of an ongoing struggle for restaurant workers and culinary culture.
36 Hours in Palm Springs, Calif.
Interactive, December 26
With its kitsch, color and joyous queer scene, this oasis in the Coachella Valley is all in on earthly pleasures.
The Golden Age of American Bakeries Is Upon Us. Here’s Why.
Dining, December 24
A combination of economics, taste and the post-Covid restaurant landscape is making this a great time for craft carbs in America.
Sunn’s Chinatown Is a Permanent Space for Its Banchan and More
Dining, December 24
Barlume offers up Mediterranean, Casa moves a to a larger TriBeCa home for its Brazilian fare and more restaurant news.
Our Favorite Food Stories of 2024
T Style, December 23
From a debate about the most delicious pasta dishes in Italy to a luxurious baked potato recipe, these are the most appetizing and surprising food features T published this year.
Why Do Celebrities All Go to the Same Restaurants?
Dining, December 23
Because the management knows how to make them happy. Here’s how a handful of New York dining rooms do it.
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.