Where the Menu Is Always Changing
Food, Today
These three restaurants don’t stick to the script, and it makes them worth visiting again and again.
Robert S. Douglas, Founder of The Black Dog, Dies at 93
Obituaries, Today
The logo for his tavern on Martha’s Vineyard transformed a black Labrador into an international emblem for summertime.
La Piazza Brings Venice to Midtown, No Gondola Required
Dining, April 22
I’m Donut? offers its Japanese pastries in Times Square, a storied bagel shop plots a return and more restaurant news.
Why Is There Always a Line? And Why Is It at My Front Door?
Real Estate, April 22
One of New York City’s minor yet annoying inconveniences is a line that forms when a restaurant or another business becomes wildly popular.
Shell Recyclers in Connecticut Are Helping Oysters Find Homes
Climate, April 22
A small team is rescuing a “ridiculous amount” of shells from restaurant trash bins and using them to rebuild oyster habitat in Long Island Sound.
Meat Is Back, on Plates and in Politics
Dining, April 18
After years in which “plant-based” was the mantra, meat once again dominates the national conversation about dinner.
Hitting the Trails on the Wilder Side of a Party Island
Travel, April 18
Majorca, in the Mediterranean, is known for its nightlife, but it offers hiking, biking and trail running worth getting up early for.
Too Many People Talked About Tuna Fight Club
Dining, April 18
This butchery bacchanal, one of London’s most exclusive dinner reservations, has become an influencer magnet.
Where to Cry, and Other Restaurant Requests
Dining, April 17
Lunch for a courthouse wedding? Fresh cookies after 6 p.m.? We have answers.
36 Hours in Orlando, Fla.
Interactive, April 17
Orlando is a collection of neighborhoods, each with its own personality. There are hipster hangouts, microbreweries, an elegant shopping neighborhood — and airboats through the wetlands where you might just spot an alligator.
A Cheapskate in London
Travel, April 17
Our Frugal Travel columnist took a budget-stretching, four-day trip to one of the world’s most expensive cities. Would chasing bargains lessen, or enhance, her experience?
How to Throw Your Own Birthday Party
T Style, April 16
The chef Karina Garcia of the New York restaurant Cocina Consuelo celebrated by cooking for family and friends, and even making her own cake.
A Scrappy Pop-Up Restaurant Shuttles From Coast to Coast
Dining, April 16
Sal’s Place, an under-the-radar spot under a tent in Los Angeles, started on Cape Cod and moves back there every summer.
Fedora Returns to the West Village for an Encore. Again.
Dining, April 15
After closing in 2020 following a revival by Gabriel Stulman, it’s now backed by the partners of St. Jardim.
Where the Fashion Elite Meet to Eat
Styles, April 14
Raf’s, occupying the site of a decades-old bakery in NoHo, is thriving as a clubroom for the fashion crowd while mostly flying under the radar of social media.
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.
For Restaurants That Rely on Imports, the Tariff News Is Scant Relief
Dining, April 10
Confusion and uncertainty hang over an industry with thin profit margins and few domestic sources for foreign ingredients.
36 Hours in the Hudson Valley, N.Y.
Interactive, April 10
Within two hours of New York City, the Hudson Valley is the perfect escape: locavore restaurants to fit every taste and budget, cider breweries, farmstands, hiking trails and art galleries.
Is the Restaurant Good? Or Does It Just Look Good?
Dining, April 9
Restaurateurs are finding that ambience and branding matter as much — and to many diners, more — than the food they serve.
No Phone, No Guidebook: Casablanca, Unplugged
Travel, April 9
On her first visit to Morocco’s largest city, a visitor swears off her phone, the internet and even printed guides. Her aim? To get lost, learn as she goes, and reclaim the serendipity of travel.
Darjeeling Kitchen & Café Offers Halal Momos in Long Island City
Dining, April 8
Leonessa serves cocktails with rooftop views, 12 Matcha caters to green-tea obsessives and more restaurant news.
Blanca, an Acclaimed Brooklyn Restaurant, Is Closing
Dining, April 7
The quirky tasting counter behind Roberta’s pizzeria mixed low-key vibes with high-stakes cuisine.
Epic Universe Is Coming. Here’s a Sneak Peek.
Travel, April 5
The new $7 billion theme park in Orlando opens in May. With it, Universal aims to challenge Disney by letting visitors explore lands based on movies and games.
More Grocery Stores That Are Also Great Restaurants
Dining, April 3
It’s round two back at markets that have the best prepared foods for the days you’re not quite feeling restaurants.
36 Hours in Carmel, Calif.
Interactive, April 3
On California’s Central Coast, three storybook enclaves draw visitors with dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, zany architecture and more.
Huset Pops Up at the Standard, East Village, With Flavors From Mexico City
Dining, April 1
Hakata TonTon serves hot pot at Cha Kee, a new shop focuses on the bureka and more restaurant news.
Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, but Its Restaurants Will Stay Open
Express, April 1
A group that includes the restaurant’s founders will buy restaurants from the private equity firm that owns many locations of the chain.
The Revolving Restaurant Is Back Again (and Again)
Dining, April 1
Long considered a midcentury novelty, rotating restaurants are spinning back to life in cities across the United States.
Steak Fries: Deservedly Reviled or Underappreciated Edible Spoon?
Dining, March 31
They may be America’s least popular fry, but some chefs are still devoted to them.
The Army Has a Fast-Food Problem. Can a TV Chef Fix That?
Dining, March 31
Robert Irvine has been enlisted to overhaul the dreary mess hall menus that drive many soldiers to less-healthy choices.
Cómo Hooters se convirtió en un refugio para los jóvenes gay
En español, March 30
Muchos padres y abuelos llevan a sus hijos gay al bar que se ha convertido en un lugar se ha vuelto un santuario. El autor lo explica con su testimonio y el de otras personas.
A Tropical Haven for Design and Seafood Is Back on the Tourist Map
T Style, March 28
Insider tips on where to eat, sleep and shop in the Sri Lankan city of Colombo.
Three Restaurants Where Big Groups Are No Problem
Dining, March 27
We’re talking indoor pavilions, prix fixe deals and informal hangs.
36 Hours in Budapest
Interactive, March 27
New museums, galleries and spruced-up parks counterbalance this Central European city’s classic architecture and thermal baths.
Shell Shocked: How Small Eateries Are Dealing With Record Egg Prices
Projects and Initiatives, March 26
Mom-and-pop businesses are trying to adapt to the soaring cost of eggs. The owners of four egg-centric restaurants across the country show how they are coping with this threat to their livelihoods.
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.