Is This the Ultimate Winter Sun Destination?
T Magazine, Today
Puerto Escondido, set on a stunning sweep of Mexico’s Pacific Coast, draws both big-wave surfers and starchitects.
Where to Eat Like Zohran Mamdani
Food, Yesterday
On the culinary trail of New York City’s mayor elect.
36 Hours in Toulouse, France
Interactive, Yesterday
The riverside, red-brick city in southwestern France, already a hub for aerospace technology, is undergoing a cultural rebirth with the reopening of several top art museums.
As the Price of Beef Soars, Restaurants Are in ‘Code Red’ Mode
Business, December 10
Midpriced steakhouses and fine-dining establishments are trying to figure out how to cover their rising costs without scaring away customers.
‘Severance’ Actor Michael Chernus Loves an Old Restaurant
Food, December 9
“You just feel the history and all the stories that must have happened there and all the people who sat at the bar.”
The Stars Align for Wine in the East Village
Food, December 9
Chase Sinzer and Joshua Pinsky open a new wine bar, Chaat Dog comes to Passerine and more restaurant openings.
Restaurant Review: Popoca
Video, December 9
Tejal Rao, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times, visits Popoca in Oakland, a restaurant where the chef and owner, Anthony Salguero, puts Salvadoran ingredients and flavors in the spotlight.
The 23 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025
Food, December 9
Crispy fish ssam, knife-cut noodles and more of our favorite bites from a year of eating.
The 14 Best Desserts We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025
Food, December 9
Dulce de leche flan, cherry pie and more of our favorite sweets of the year.
New Orleans Restaurants Feel Squeezed as Border Patrol Sweeps In
U.S., December 8
Ripple effects from a federal crackdown illustrate how heavily the city’s robust dining scene depends both directly and indirectly on immigrant workers.
The Best New Restaurants in New York in 2025
Food, December 8
Here are the new kids on the block our critics loved most this year.
How to Choose a Restaurant When You’re Traveling
Travel, December 8
Don’t waste another meal at a tourist-trap restaurant. Four food writers share tips for eating like an in-the-know local in an unfamiliar city.
Our New York Critic Names Her Favorite Dishes in the City This Year
Food, December 8
Bánh cuốn, chicken bastilla and 10 other unforgettable plates from 2025.
Can You Grab Seats Before Ordering Your Food?
Interactive, December 5
A ruling on a counter-service dispute.
The State of the Burger Address
Food, December 4
A lot of new burgers hit the scene this year. These three are worth the hype.
36 Hours in Dresden, Germany
Interactive, December 4
History never feels out of reach in the capital of Saxony, lush with avant-garde art, restored Baroque architecture and one of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets.
Restaurant Review: Yamada
Video, December 3
This week Ligaya Mishan, one of The New York Times’s chief restaurant critics, reviewed Yamada. This unshowy restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown exemplifies the subtle art of the most rarefied form of Japanese cooking.
Chateau Royale, Los Burritos Juárez, Bar Kabawa and Bartolo
Food, December 3
Our first batch of brief starred restaurant reviews, from our contributing critics Mahira Rivers and Ryan Sutton.
Your Guide to Paris
Interactive, December 3
From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.
The Tiger Lily Kitchen Team Goes Gluten-Free at KIMMI
Food, December 2
Godunk offers up a spread of Thai dishes, Golden Ratio leans into fruits and vegetables for its cocktails and more restaurant news.
The Secret Life of a Ski Resort
Travel, November 28
Before skiers and riders and hit the slopes, a team works from dusk to dawn to prepare the mountain. We went behind the scenes to see how they do it.
A Bunch of People Are Out of Town, Let’s Feast!
Food, November 27
Four restaurants to check out before the holiday crowds descend in full force.
36 Hours in San Antonio
Interactive, November 27
Stroll a 15-mile riverside promenade, eat street-style tacos and dance to Tejano and cumbia music in this big Texan city with a small-town feel.
At This Vegas Pop-Up, Caviar, Celebrity Chefs and a 200 M.P.H. View
Food, November 25
For race weekend, a restaurant staffed by big names in the food world is suspended above the man-made lake at the Bellagio hotel.
Ramen by Ra Graduates From Bowery Market to Bricks and Mortar
Food, November 25
Gertie moves from Williamsburg to Prospect Heights, Michelin shakes things up and more restaurant news.
‘She’s Clearly Playing Us’: Influencer Dined and Dashed Through Williamsburg
New York, November 25
Restaurant owners in Brooklyn have warned one another about a woman who frequents their establishments, photographs her food and then doesn’t pay for it.
This California Restaurant Is Making Magic With Cheese and Masa
Food, November 25
At Popoca in Oakland, Anthony Salguero puts Salvadoran ingredients and flavors in the spotlight.
Tariffs and Strike Drive ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Boost for Canadian Wine
World, November 25
The trade war with the United States, bans on U.S. wine and liquor imports and a recent distributor strike in British Columbia have Canadians giving their homegrown wines another look.
Michelin Honored the Cheesesteak. Not All Philadelphians Cheered.
Food, November 24
The gastronomic guide has singled out three restaurants that serve the sandwich, setting off a loud local debate about tradition and innovation.
A Hype Restaurant Worth the Hype, Book Club Dining and More Reader Questions
Food, November 20
Becky Hughes, our resident restaurant advice columnist, answers three queries in this week’s Where to Eat.
36 Hours in Memphis
Interactive, November 20
Eat at beloved bare-bones rib joints, pay pilgrimage to Elvis’s rhinestone-studded jumpsuits and tap into the new and nostalgic sounds of the city.
Are These Buzzy New N.Y.C. Restaurants Worth a Visit?
Video, November 19
This fall, The Times’s Food contributor Luke Fortney checked in on three of New York City’s biggest restaurant openings, all a few blocks apart in the West Village.
Bonnie Munshin, Velvet Hammer at a Hamptons Hot Spot, Dies at 84
Food, November 19
At Nick & Toni’s, the restaurant in East Hampton, N.Y., beloved by both celebrities and locals, she kept all happy and fed, and the looky-loos at bay.
Your Guide to Tokyo
Interactive, November 19
From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.
The 2025 Michelin Stars Awarded for the Northeast and Chicago
Food, November 19
A restaurant in New York gets three stars, and Philadelphia and Boston are included for the first time.
Barker, From Blue Hill Alums, Takes a Cafeteria-Style Approach in Bed-Stuy
Food, November 18
A new agave and wine lounge, a tortilleria and cafe from the Corima team and more restaurant news.
A First Look at the Fall’s Biggest Restaurant Openings
Food, November 13
Scoring the season’s hardest reservations at Wild Cherry, Babbo and the Eighty Six.
Restaurant Review: Korai Kitchen
Video, November 13
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, November 13
Swim above car-size spotted eagle rays, stroll a wild coast and explore milleniums-old Mayan ruins.
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.