A Writer With a Healthy Appetite, and a Love of New York City
Times Insider, Today
To cover the city’s evolving food scene, Luke Fortney relies on his curiosity, and an assortment of fermented dishes.
Oyatte Takes the ‘Farm-to-Table’ Approach With Just One Farm
Food, Yesterday
Gusi focuses on Slavic and Mediterranean food, Bar Hugo provides another rooftop space and more restaurant news.
Hunting for the Rare Thrills of Northern Vietnamese Food? Try Portland.
Food, Yesterday
At the Paper Bridge in Oregon, a husband-and-wife chef team is expanding the story of Viet restaurants in the United States.
Planning a World Cup Watch Party at a Bar? The ‘FIFA Police’ Are Lurking
World, May 2
Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s copyright, which protects advertising “World Cup” events.
Too Delicious to Die: The Push to Save Old-School Diners
New York, May 2
New Jersey bills itself as the “diner capital of the world.” Lawmakers are trying to help it stay that way, despite economic turmoil causing food prices to skyrocket.
Where to Eat 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Food, April 30
As Veselka goes back to 24-hour service, these three New York City restaurants never stopped carrying the torch.
36 Hours in Barcelona
Interactive, April 30
Barcelona is not over, as those who branch out to seek Catalonia’s authentic food and often overlooked art will see.
With the Arrival of Goop Kitchen, Is New York Food Going Full L.A.?
Food, April 30
Gwyneth Paltrow’s healthy-eating enterprise is just one of several recent Los Angeles exports to a rival city with its own ideas about what’s good.
A Tech Writer Puts Google’s A.I. to the Test as a Trip Planner
Travel, April 30
Gemini is a digital Swiss Army knife for planning flights, activities and routes, but it isn’t perfect. Why did it forget to put underwear on the packing list?
¿Por qué los restaurantes de sushi más exclusivos nos dejan aburridos y sin dinero?
En español, April 30
Lo que empezó en Japón como una comida rápida y emocionante para la clase trabajadora, se ha transformado en un elaborado capricho para comensales adinerados en otros lugares.
We’ve Got Stars for Pangat, Lucky Charlie and More
Food, April 29
Our latest batch of reviews includes a new Indian restaurant in Park Slope, a pizza parlor-slash-bar in Bushwick and a Las Vegas import for downtown Manhattan.
The Japanese Pizza Guard Is on Its Way
Food, April 28
Pizza Studio Tamaki will bring the charred and bubbled crust of Tokyo-style Neapolitan pizza to the East Village, seafood with art in Williamsburg and more restaurant news.
Why Do the Top Sushi Restaurants Leave Us So Bored, and So Broke?
Food, April 28
What began in Japan as a quick, exciting working-class meal has morphed in American cities into an elaborate pampering of the well-heeled diner.
How Jesse Tyler Ferguson Is Showing His Range
Interactive, April 25
Mr. Ferguson, best known for starring in the sitcom “Modern Family,” has leaned back into his theater roots with a turn as Truman Capote.
The California City With Tiny Oranges and Pink Sunsets
T Magazine, April 24
Surrounded by citrus groves and hiking trails, Ojai is an irresistible escape for nature enthusiasts, spiritual seekers and fans of giant tortoises.
French Fries: Fully Loaded
Food, April 23
Fries are perfectly good on their own, but they’re even better with toppings. Here are three places to get yours loaded.
Pancake Party at the Office? Popular Chains Are Cashing In on Catering.
Food, April 23
Restaurants like IHOP, Cracker Barrel and Red Lobster have found a new revenue source as return-to-office hits full force.
¿Qué tan auténtico es ese wagyu que te vas a comer?
En español, April 23
El corte original viene de Japón, pero criadores alrededor del mundo han combinado otros linajes de reses en la carrera por obtener el jugoso manjar.
A Welcoming Neighborhood Hangout on the Upper East Side
Food, April 21
Wainwright’s Tavern brings comforts and house accounts to Third Avenue, Cleo offers a new spot for rotisserie chicken downtown and more restaurant news.
‘Wagyu’ Used to Guarantee Quality Beef. What Are You Paying for Today?
Food, April 21
Behind the scenes, competing forces battle for the reputation of prestige meat.
This Beef Patty Holds Many Secrets
Food, April 20
Yewande Komolafe’s version, inspired by the chef Paul Carmichael, chases the brilliant balance of the original.
Dishes From Around the World You Should Try
Interactive, April 17
Ligaya Mishan, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times, shares her list of meals from Oslo to Singapore that people should endeavor to try.
The Immigrant Labor Crisis That’s Causing Texas to Rethink Work Permits
U.S., April 17
Restaurant operators say labor shortages, rising costs and worker fear have prompted an unusual alliance of industry and political leaders in Texas to call for legal pathways to hire immigrants.
Why Chefs Are Picking Up a Stinging Plant
T Magazine, April 16
Plus: lightweight lip oils, a hotel on a Danish island and more recommendations from T Magazine.
Where to Grab a Quick Snack on the Way to the Gym and More Reader Questions
Food, April 16
Becky Hughes answers three of our readers’ hyperspecific questions.
Where Has All of New York City’s Outdoor Dining Gone?
New York, April 16
The number of eateries with permits for sidewalk and roadway tables has dwindled to about a third of its pandemic-era peak.
Can Webcams Help Solve New York’s Restaurant Line Problem?
Food, April 16
With carefully positioned cameras and user input, the website Damn Lines hopes to address the worst part of visiting popular restaurants.
36 Hours in Santa Cruz, Calif.
Interactive, April 16
Find in microcosm so much that is great about California, including towering redwoods, surf culture and renowned wineries.
Your Guide to Amsterdam
Interactive, April 15
From the top attractions to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.
The Podcaster Recho Omondi Has No Hang-Ups About Dining Alone
Food, April 14
The designer and host of “The Cutting Room Floor” fashion podcast answers the Where to Eat questionnaire.
Marcel Brings Luxurious Continental Dining to Sotheby’s
Food, April 14
The Cote and Coqodaq team plan for a three restaurants on three levels in Midtown, and Ferdinando’s Focacceria gains a second life from the Cafe Spaghetti owner.
Why Are New York Restaurants Starting to Look Like Offices?
T Magazine, April 13
With more people resuming their commutes post-pandemic, the fantasy of a well-designed, well-run workplace beckons.
The $40 Half Chicken That Ruffled Brooklyn
Food, April 13
A New York City councilman’s Instagram post is just the latest entry in a fierce debate about the price of dining out.
In a Restaurant’s Name, a Message of Grief and Hope for Palestinians
New York, April 11
Hinds Hall near Columbia University is a place to find Palestinian cuisine and to remember a 5-year-old killed in Gaza.
____________, Egg and Cheese
Food, April 9
Three remixes on the perennial New York City favorite: the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.
36 Hours in Hoi An, Vietnam
Interactive, April 9
Find timeworn architecture, tea ceremonies, modern dining and a world-class circus beneath a bamboo dome on Vietnam’s central coast.
A Must for the Next Food Craze? Be ‘Social Media Gorgeous.’
Business, April 9
The ascent of ube has little to do with the purple yam’s taste or Filipino origins. It’s the color, flavor experts say.
¿Las cocinas de los restaurantes pueden ser un refugio para las personas con autismo?
En español, April 8
Las cocinas profesionales son conocidas desde hace tiempo como refugios para personas con discapacidades neurológicas y del desarrollo. Hay una iniciativa que quiere ayudar en el proceso de integración.
Restaurant Review: Mawn in South Philadelphia
Video, April 7
Why is It so hard to get into this Cambodian restaurant in Philly? Chalk it up to Mawn’s intriguing menu — mostly Asian, but with nods (funnel cakes!) to the city’s other culinary riches.
Hudson Local Leans Toward Luxury With a Jean Georges Alum
Food, April 7
The daiquiri is the star at Echo Lake, Vietnamese flavors are showcased at After Eden and more restaurant news.
Food Influencing Gets a Feel-Good Refresh
Food, April 7
Audiences and restaurant owners have soured on predictable voice overs and pay-for-play reviews.
In Tech-Heavy Seattle, a Tiny Restaurant With Analog Thrills
Food, April 7
At Off Alley, the chef Evan Leichtling builds sumptuous dishes from odds and ends of the Pacific Northwest.
Presto! In Chicago, a High-End Magic Palace Appears
Arts, April 7
The entrepreneur Glen Tullman is betting people want to dress up and watch magicians in a luxury setting. Either it will work or $50 million will go poof.
¿Qué es la ‘brecha gastronómica’ y cómo afecta las relaciones?
En español, April 7
La comida puede sembrar las semillas del amor, pero un cortejo también puede ahogarse en un abismo gustativo.
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.