(Eric Adams Voice) New York is the Mexico City of America
Food, Yesterday
New restaurants and bakeries in Woodside, Bed-Stuy and on the Lower East Side bring the sweet swagger of CDMX to the city.
Think Getting a Reservation Is Hard? Try Getting an Invite.
Food, Yesterday
As crowds continue to mob restaurants they see on social media, some businesses are turning to a more exclusive model to curate the scene.
36 Hours in Sedona, Ariz.
Interactive, Yesterday
Luxury experiences are on the rise, but the best things in this red rock landscape — hikes, stargazing and even energy vortexes — are free.
5 Guides to Great Restaurant Cities by New York Times Staff
Food, Yesterday
Check out these standout dining scenes that we encountered in our reporting for the 2025 Restaurant List.
In High-Profile Closings, Los Angeles Restaurateurs See Trouble
Food, Yesterday
The city’s turmoil, from wildfires to curfews, has exacted a toll on some of its best-loved restaurants and raised worries about the future.
On the Slopes of Mount Etna, Where Lava and Wine Flow
Travel, September 10
The fiery Sicilian volcano is a magnet not only for hikers, but for wine and food lovers. Vineyards thrive on the rich soil, alongside restaurants, bars and farm-stays.
Andrew Huse, Historian of the Cuban Sandwich, Dies at 52
Food, September 9
He investigated which city of Cuban immigrants might have created the celebrated sandwich, Tampa or Miami. His finding was not altogether surprising.
The Corner Store Team Un-Eighty Sixes the Chumley’s Space
Food, September 9
The new steakhouse is called, of course, the Eighty Six.
¿Qué le pasó a la comida de Ciudad de México? Los estadounidenses
En español, September 9
A medida que los restaurantes cambian para reflejar los nuevos gustos, las reacciones locales oscilan entre la fascinación y la indignación.
12 of Our Staff’s Favorite Restaurant Recipes That You Can Make at Home
Food, September 9
Try Vinegar Hill House’s skillet sourdough pancakes, Roberta’s pizza and more dishes we’ve adapted from restaurants and bakeries over the years.
Our Staff’s Restaurants of the Year, Plus Takes and Trends From 2025
Food, September 9
What we’ve noticed, what we’d like to see more of and a few things we would rather see the end of.
Oceans of Flavor, and a Price Tag to Match, From Dominique Crenn
Food, September 8
At Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, the world-famous chef is weaving the bounty of California through the narrative of her French upbringing.
What Happened to Mexico City’s Food Scene? Americans.
Food, September 8
As restaurants change to reflect new tastes, local reactions have ranged from fascination to fury.
El ‘curioso equilibrio’ entre el aumento de las deportaciones y el descenso de la contratación
En español, September 5
La llegada de migrantes contribuyó a solucionar la escasez de trabajadores en EE. UU., y ahora su expulsión es uno de los factores que enmascaran la disminución de la demanda de mano de obra en EE. UU.
La Costa Brava parece un sueño
En español, September 5
Gran parte de la obra de Salvador Dalí se inspiró en el esplendor natural de la Costa Brava. Este tramo menos explorado del Mediterráneo sigue siendo tan cautivador como siempre.
Mounting Deportations Meet Slow Hiring in a ‘Curious Kind of Balance’
Business, September 5
An influx of immigrants helped ease worker shortages, and now their expulsion is helping to mask the country’s weakening demand for labor.
Around the World in Three New York City Bodegas
Food, September 4
Parathas in Queens, barbacoa in Gowanus, dibi lamb in Harlem and other corner deli delights.
36 Hours in the Costa Brava, Spain
Interactive, September 4
The raw beauty of Spain’s “wild coast” has long lured artists and intellectuals.
We Just Updated Our Atlanta Dining Guide
Food, September 2
Fish sauce sticky ribs, a wine bar with proper food from one of Atlanta’s most prominent restaurateurs and more.
Narkara Brings Northern Thai Heat to Union Square
Food, September 2
Koju offers an omakase at the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn, Nuyores opens with a Contento chef at the helm and more restaurant news.
In a Tiny Space With a Spare Korean Menu, Sunn’s Makes Magic
Food, September 2
Expert banchan and impeccable seafood are just part of the draw at this petite Chinatown restaurant that paves its own path.
This Chef Is Bringing Babbo Back. Can It Move Past Mario Batali?
Food, August 29
Mark Ladner, a master of Italian cooking and a Batali protégé, is reinventing the Manhattan restaurant under the same famous (and infamous) name.
The Spanish Coastline That Feels Like a Dream
T Magazine, August 29
Much of Salvador Dalí’s work was inspired by the Costa Brava’s natural splendor. This less-explored stretch of the Mediterranean is as bewitching as ever.
The Allure (and Hubris) of Candles in Restaurants
Food, August 29
Restaurateurs are falling back in love with old-school, high-maintenance candles — burned shirt sleeves, wax wrangling and all.
Clear Eyes, Cold Noodles, Can’t Lose
Food, August 28
The coldest naengmyeon this side of Fifth Avenue, a noodle-y trip into deep Queens and matcha udon in the Village.
36 Hours in Portland, Ore.
Interactive, August 28
There’s depth beyond Portland’s quirkiness, including one of the country’s finest dining scenes.
Pat Moore, a Model Turned Institution at P.J. Clarke’s, Dies at 89
Food, August 27
She went from fashion shoots to becoming a familiar server at that venerable Manhattan saloon for some 45 years. She dated two of her more famous customers, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.
Allentown, Pa., a Former Industrial Town Reborn
Real Estate, August 27
Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing city is experiencing a development boom.
Francis Mallmann Tames the Plancha in Chelsea
Food, August 26
The Argentine master of open-fire grilling mixes it up at the Faena New York, Mark Bittman becomes a restaurateur and more restaurant news.
Two Restaurants Are Making Minneapolis the American Capital of Hmong Food
Food, August 26
The chefs at Diane’s Place and Vinai serve as guardians and interpreters of their foodways.
London’s Sexiest Produce Star Is a Cabbage
Food, August 26
Hispi cabbage is affordable, trendy and a menu staple in restaurants across the British capital.
The Chefs Behind New York’s Vietnamese Food Boom
T Magazine, August 25
A new generation of cooks are showcasing the diversity of the country’s cuisine.
As Troops Walk the Streets, Washington Restaurants Report a Slump
Food, August 23
With the deployment of the National Guard, owners say business is down drastically.
Red Lobster Is Betting on Black Diners With Its Brand Comeback
Food, August 22
Are nostalgia, a new chief executive and seafood boil bags enough to save the seafood chain after more than 60 years?
A Coney Island Fixture, With Baked Clams and Housemade Mozzarella
T Magazine, August 21
For nearly 120 years, Gargiulo’s has attracted those in search of classic southern Italian cooking and a festive, familial atmosphere.
Where to Dine With Totally Bored Teens, and More Reader Questions
Food, August 21
Can a cheeky Korean restaurant cure adolescent ennui? Can you get a proper meal at a wine bar? Becky Hughes investigates.
Cracker Barrel’s New Modern Logo and Aesthetic Become a Political Rorschach Test
Business, August 21
Nostalgic fans of the interstate staple lament the loss of its country kitsch, while some conservatives blamed wokeness for the sleek redesign.
36 Hours in Normandy, France
Interactive, August 21
A weekend in Caen and Deauville offers travelers a full immersion of the northern French region.
We Just Updated our Portland, Ore., Dining Guide
Food, August 19
A meat lovers’ destination and a vegan paradise join our list of the 25 best restaurants in the City of Roses.
Dine in a Palace of Mirrors at Musaafer
Food, August 19
El Rey Tacos brings Mexico City style to Times Square, the Blue Vault adds a speakeasy option to the theater district and more news.
New England Seafood With a Side of Punk, at Smithereens
Food, August 19
This quirky East Village newcomer conjures a thoughtful, sometimes dark, take on traditional coastal cooking. Also, doughnuts and Japanese city pop.
Dan Tana, Whose Clubby Red-Sauce Restaurant Drew Stars, Dies at 90
Obituaries, August 17
Dan Tana’s was said to be as central to Hollywood as palm trees and Botox. On a scale of 1 to 10, the people watching was a 10. Even the steak came with pasta.
Three Are Killed in Shooting at Crown Heights Bar
New York, August 17
Eight others were taken to the hospital with injuries after the early morning shooting in Brooklyn.
If You’ll Pay $800 for a Credit Card, You’re in Demand
Business, August 17
Credit card companies and airlines are in a race for customers who spend the most money — and that is making it harder for many other customers to score deals and perks.
How to Make Granita, Summer’s Coolest Dessert
T Magazine, August 16
The chefs behind Torrisi, Bridges and Lei share their takes on the semifrozen treat, an Italian classic that’s both versatile and easy to make.
Finding Beauty in a Bowl of Soup
Interactive, August 15
It tethers us to the world, brings us together, asks our bodies to remember a time beyond ourselves.
The Ascent of the Princess Cake
T Magazine, August 15
Plus: accessories with padlocks, a more-than-1,600-pound table and more from T’s cultural compendium.
There’s Never Been a Better to Time to Love a Wine Bar
Food, August 14
Wine bars with great menus just keep popping up across New York City. Here are three new ones to check out.
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.