The New Mexico Town That’s Still a Beacon for Artists
T Magazine, May 30
Where to find the best small inns, chile relleno and secluded hot springs in and around Taos.
Chicken and Rice Forever
Food, May 29
The pairing is unbeatable, whether in the form of congee, katsu don or a classic halal cart combo.
Your Summer Grilling Showstopper Involves a Lot of Wine and a Lot of Salt
Food, May 29
With South American roots, lomo al trapo is an easy way to win this season’s cookouts.
36 Hours in Marseille
Interactive, May 29
Marseille is a port city, constantly in motion. But the city’s wild streak remains.
Cronuts and ‘Pizza Rat’: New York, as Told Through Its Dining Scene
Times Insider, May 28
A new project by the Food section explores how events, trends, restaurants and chefs have defined the city’s culinary scene in the 21st century (so far).
Marlow East Brings Southern Charm Uptown
Food, May 27
April Bloomfield expands her portfolio to Texas, Minuto Bauli brings its Twinkie-adjacent Italian treats to New York and more restaurant news.
What Won’t This Decorator Do?
Style, May 27
Homes, hotels, restaurants, stores, books, candles, caviar sets. If you can build it, Ken Fulk wants to design it.
Why Are People Weird About Women Dining Alone?
Opinion, May 26
Women eating alone receive pity — and free champagne. But there’s nothing to pity, or to praise, in a woman’s basic existence.
A Sweet and Savory Road Trip in Northern Michigan
Travel, May 26
After a drive through this bountiful area of Grand Traverse Bay, your car will overflow with organic fruit and vegetables, freshly caught whitefish, baked goods and more. Just don’t forget to bring a cooler.
Why Lucali (Still) Isn’t On Our Best Pizza List
Food, May 22
The Brooklyn spot beloved by celebrities isn’t worth your time.
How ‘No Tax on Tips’ Would Affect Waiters, Drivers and Diners
Food, May 21
Proposed changes making their way through Congress would benefit many employees, but some details are still in flux.
Can a Restaurant Be Both Glamorous and Comforting? Cafe Zaffri Is.
Food, May 20
This new all-day Levantine restaurant near Union Square aims to accommodate every kind of customer, and still manages to innovate.
A New French Jewel Opens in the Village
Food, May 20
Alexia Duchêne is opening Le Chêne on Carmine Street, summer openings in the Hamptons and more restaurant news.
Jonnie Boer, Dutch Chef With 3 Michelin Stars, Is Dead at 60
Food, May 17
Long before the New Nordic movement, he saw the value in humble ingredients. So did anyone who ate at De Librije, his acclaimed restaurant in the Netherlands.
Economic Toll of Train Strike Could Ripple Well Beyond New Jersey
New York, May 17
The longer New Jersey Transit engineers are off the job, the more businesses that rely on commuters will suffer.
A Beloved Mainstay of Sri Lankan Culture and Cuisine on Staten Island
T Magazine, May 16
Part museum, part restaurant, the family-run Lakruwana offers an exuberant celebration of the small island nation’s food.
What Has All This Restaurant Food Done to My Gut?
Food, May 16
Worried about the health hazards of my work as a critic, I tried a gastrointestinal testing service. The results offer insights for frequent diners.
The Battle for Bryant Park Grill
Real Estate, May 16
Michael Weinstein, who has run the popular Midtown Manhattan restaurant for 30 years, refuses to leave, even though Jean-Georges Restaurants won a bid to take over the lease for its space.
Where to Eat: Kitsch Is King
Food, May 15
It’s hard to be in a bad mood when you’re drinking a frozen margarita with a flamingo straw.
What to Know About ICE Enforcement in Restaurants
Food, May 15
Immigration agents’ visits to Washington restaurants have raised questions about what’s happening and who is affected. Here are some answers.
36 Hours in Rome
Interactive, May 15
Beneath the emotions of loss and reverence, and with a new pope in place, Rome continues its spiritual, cultural and gastronomic transformation.
I Can’t Stop Thinking About These Dinner Rolls
Magazine, May 14
You won’t mind filling up on these airy, steamy buns for a single second.
The Five-Figure Reason Hot Restaurants Are Moving to OpenTable
Food, May 14
With backing from Visa, the reservations platform is staking its claim on in-demand restaurants and paying them handsomely to jump ship from Resy.
Restaurant Critic Confidential
Books, May 14
Besha Rodell’s memoir, “Hunger Like a Thirst,” is also a fascinating capsule history of restaurant criticism.
Los nuevos dilemas de salir a cenar para quienes toman Ozempic
En español, May 14
Se calcula que para 2035 unos 24 millones de personas tomarán un agonista del GLP-1. A medida que aumenta su popularidad, los comensales que los toman están redefiniendo lo que es salir a cenar.
The Dynamo Room Conjures Classic New York Next to Madison Square Garden
Food, May 13
Farzi opens a New York location for Indian fare, the Frick Collection gets its first restaurant and more news.
Group Dining on Ozempic? It’s Complicated.
Food, May 12
As the use of GLP-1s soars in popularity, diners are wrestling with new restaurant etiquette dilemmas — and adjusting accordingly.
The Chef Has a Love-Hate Relationship With Your Favorite Burger
Food, May 10
The American classic gets diners in the door, but it can also be a real pain point for the restaurant.
The Menendez Chicken Wing Empire That Never Was
U.S., May 9
Lyle Menendez had grand plans to franchise Chuck’s Spring Street Cafe before he was arrested. The New Jersey restaurant endures.
You Can’t Beat Caesar Salad and Fries at the Bar
Food, May 8
In those liminal hours between lunch and dinner, sometimes you need a pit stop for this perfect combo.
A Paris Restaurant With Live Jazz and Soaring Ceilings
T Style, May 8
Plus: a new oceanside hotel in Mexico, murta berries and more recommendations from T Magazine.
Wines by the Glass: How Some Restaurants Do It Right, and Why
Dining, May 8
For many restaurants, the wine list is a lost opportunity. But here is how a good one can help wine appeal to new audiences.
New Restaurants in New York City with Standout Design
Special Sections, May 7
Visitors should at least peek into some of these spots, including a sushi restaurant with a 2D interior and a Baz Luhrmann-designed joint with major medieval vibes.
25 Years of N.Y.C. Dining
Interactive, May 7
A timeline of major food moments — restaurant openings, innovations, fads, pop culture cameos, blackouts and bans — that changed life in New York City in the first quarter of the 21st century.
Of Course South Street Seaport Should Have a Whaling Tavern
Dining, May 6
Quick Eternity takes inspiration from “Moby Dick,” with a driftwood bar, cocktails and New England fare.
When Did Restaurant Salads Get So … Unwieldy?
Dining, May 6
“Why am I cutting lettuce like a steak?” one diner asked, but chefs say they have their reasons.
Welcome to Reno, the Mighty Mecca of All-You-Can-Eat Sushi
Dining, May 6
The bottomless-sushi restaurant is a frugal, flamboyant basic in this Nevada casino town. Can it survive in a time of rising prices?
My Oahu: Hike. Eat. Repeat.
Travel, May 6
A frequent visitor shares his favorite walks and restaurants on the Hawaiian island.
Restaurants Are Hard Enough to Run. Try Doing It With Your Mother.
Dining, May 5
When such family teams make it work, though, they can have mother-and-child super powers.
Es momento de que florezca la comida indomexicana en EE. UU.
En español, May 4
Una nueva generación de restaurantes está impulsando esta cocina tan ignorada.
This Is the Moment for Mexican Indian Food to Flourish
Dining, May 2
A new generation of restaurants is pushing the overlooked cuisine forward.
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.