Babbo Reopens With Mark Ladner at the Helm
Food, Today
Jean-Georges Vongerichten opens a new Abc flagship in Brooklyn, an elegant cocktail bar on the Lower East Side and more food news.
The Case for Strip Malls, the Antidote to Shiny, Soulless City Luxury
Magazine, Today
They are hard to love. But they are quirky, outcast spaces that define a community’s unique character.
Wolfgang Puck’s Spago Had Star Power in the ’80s. Does It Still Shine?
Food, Today
The groundbreaking Beverly Hills power restaurant still draws crowds. But the food isn’t what it once was.
A Boston Restaurant Displayed Whitey Bulger’s Mug Shot. An Uproar Ensued.
U.S., Yesterday
The owners of Savin Bar & Kitchen have so far rejected requests from residents to remove photos of gangsters who terrorized the city for decades.
Restaurant Review: Emeril’s
Video, Yesterday
Emeril Lagasse’s son has completely reworked Emeril’s, his father’s 35-year-old flagship restaurant in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. Tejal Rao, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times, shares her review.
Restaurant Review: Baby Bistro in Los Angeles
Video, Yesterday
If you go to Baby Bistro in Los Angeles looking for steak au poivre and a squidgy French onion soup, you might be disappointed. But as Tejal Rao, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times reports in her review, you will be presented with a slightly eccentric, seasonal style of food that you won’t find anywhere else.
Are Michelin Stars Now an Economic Must, Not Just a Culinary Honor?
Food, Yesterday
A new Apple TV show gives a behind-the-scenes look at the culinary guide’s power to pack a restaurant — or empty it.
Los spritzes y carbonaras que se comieron Italia
En español, October 19
El turismo ha convertido algunas calles italianas en zonas monocromáticas para comer. Algunos funcionarios han prohibido la apertura de nuevos restaurantes.
The Woman Behind Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Empire
Style, October 19
Sixty restaurants later, Lois Freedman is still the person that “always tells it how it is.”
Restaurant Review: I Cavallini
Video, October 18
Ligaya Mishan, one of The New York Times’s chief restaurant critics, visits I Cavallini, an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn that draws a line of reverent diners every night.
The Spritzes and Carbonaras That Ate Italy
World, October 18
Tourism has turned some Italian streets into monochromatic eating zones. Some officials have banned the opening of new restaurants.
Your Highly-Specific New York City Restaurant Questions, Answered
Food, October 16
Becky Hughes helps an N.Y.U. student find affordable vegan and gluten-free fare, the best soups and a Greek orange cake à la Crete.
Your Guide to Rome
Interactive, October 16
From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.
36 Hours on Majorca, Spain
Interactive, October 16
Swim in azure waters, visit an 18th-century glassblowing factory and explore the picturesque towns of this Balearic island.
At Cove, Flynn McGarry Keeps the Ethos of Gem Alive
Food, October 14
Shifka serves up pita sandwiches, Sushidokoro Mekumi opens its first American outpost and more restaurant news.
This Buzzy New Restaurant Is No Four Horsemen — but It Could Be
Food, October 14
I Cavallini is as hard to get into as its Williamsburg precursor, but its Italian cooking is a tad more tentative.
In This Restaurant, the Crabs Are Part of the Art
Arts, October 10
For the Amant art center in Brooklyn, the artist Pierre Huyghe takes inspiration from a Superfund site for a new aquarium commission.
Three More Sandwiches That Define New York City
Food, October 9
Nashville-worthy hot chicken, avant-garde bánh mì and lonche bañado straight from Guadalajara.
36 Hours in Madison, Wis.
Interactive, October 9
Embrace this beer-and-cheese-loving Midwestern capital with farmers’ markets, cozy supper clubs and picturesque lakeside strolls.
A Taylor Swift Mystery: Which Musso and Frank’s Booth Is ‘Best’?
Food, October 8
The pop star name dropped the storied Hollywood restaurant on her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and the restaurant confirmed she is a customer. But which booth does she prefer?
Wild Cherry Does Dinner and a Movie A24 Style
Food, October 7
The restaurant, a collaboration between the movie studio and the Frenchette chefs, is in a 100-year-old West Village theater.
Is This the End of an Era for Soul Food in Washington?
Food, October 7
As several of the city’s classic Black-owned restaurants close, some historians worry about the passing of a beloved tradition.
Emeril’s Restaurant Revived by His 22-Year-Old Son? Bam, 3 Stars!
Food, October 7
Three years ago, E.J. Lagasse took over his father’s New Orleans flagship restaurant and made it an enchanting tasting-menu experience.
Opening a Restaurant in New York Is No Picnic. Here’s What It Takes.
Interactive, October 6
A year in the making of a rookie’s first restaurant.
Neighbors Warn Neighbors as Fear of ICE Ripples Across Chicago
U.S., October 6
Parents are standing guard at schools. Some restaurants have stopped delivering food or simply closed. “Every single person who looks brown is scared,” a lawyer said.
Are You a True New Yorker? Take Our Quiz
Interactive, October 6
Think you know the landmarks, legends and lore of the city that never stops reinventing itself? See how well you measure up.
Craft Breweries Struggle as Sales and Appetites Wane
Business, October 5
Once the darling of the alcohol industry, small-batch beer makers are shutting down because of increased competition and flagging interest.
A Shutdown Silver Lining: Federal Workers Eat and Drink at a Discount
Food, October 2
Washington watering holes and restaurants are showing solidarity and seizing an opportunity to draw in out-of-work government employees.
It’s Time to Join Brooklyn’s Patty Party
Food, October 2
Great patties are even more abundant than before in the historically Caribbean heart of the city’s most populous borough.
Ordering Wine Can Be Pricey. At These 12 Restaurants, It’s a Deal.
Food, October 2
Too many wine lists cater solely to the wealthy, but these spots in New York City offer terrific values at all points along the price scale.
36 Hours in Busan, South Korea
Interactive, October 2
Beaches, cinema and street food collide in South Korea’s cool second city.
Where to Eat in N.Y.C.: Best Restaurant Sequels
Video, October 1
This week, Luke Fortney takes a closer look at three restaurant sequels to see how they stack up to the originals.
OfCorsica! (Pun Intended) Is a Vacation That Became a Restaurant
Food, September 30
Miru opens above City Winery on Pier 57, Bar Lumière finally sees the light of day and more restaurant news.
The Man Who Served Everything
Books, September 30
In “I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult,” the star restaurateur Drew Nieporent evokes a glittering age in Manhattan hospitality.
Tony Shalhoub Will Travel for Bread
Food, September 30
The “Monk” and “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star joins the food-centric travel TV circuit with his new show, “Breaking Bread.”
The $400 Million Restaurant Man
Food, September 30
Stephen Starr has become one of America’s most successful restaurateurs, making and replicating dining magic at places like Pastis and Osteria Mozza.
The Steakhouse Endures as a Meaty Man Cave. But Can It Evolve?
Food, September 30
Ligaya Mishan visits three New York City newcomers that offer different ideas of how to update a classic.
How Zohran Mamdani Built a Campaign Around Food
Food, September 30
The front-runner for New York mayor is leveraging his lifelong love of eating to inform his policy plans and spread his message.
Tasting a New Flavor of Portugal, in New England
Travel, September 30
Travelers who fell in love with the Iberian country can revisit it in towns along the coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where chefs and other purveyors are putting new twists on tradition.
How an Ice Cream Obsessive Recreated the Choco Taco
Food, September 29
A trans-Atlantic journey, three robots and some trade secrets all went into the reviving of the childhood favorite.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Announces Its North American Picks
Food, September 26
At the top of the new list is Atomix, a refined Korean tasting-menu spot in New York. But other rankings take a surprising turn to the casual.
Three New Restaurant Sequels in New York City to Check Out Right Now
Food, September 25
What to expect (and avoid) at the new spinoffs from the Four Horsemen, Yellow Rose and Ernesto’s.
Cómo darse un lujo en esta economía
En español, September 25
Cuando el bolsillo pasa por tiempos difíciles, gastar en vacaciones caras o cenas lujosas puede parecer imprudente. Pero con planificación, aún es posible encontrar formas de darse un gusto.
36 Hours in Litchfield County, Connecticut
Interactive, September 25
Take a slow weekend exploring farms and hiking trails in Connecticut’s bucolic northwestern corner.
Orna Guralnik’s Father ‘Died a Beautiful Death’ at Bricolage
Food, September 23
The “Couples Therapy” star and longtime Brooklynite answers the first-ever Where to Eat questionnaire.
This Restaurant Revives the Artistic Spirit of ’70s SoHo
Food, September 23
The original FOOD opened in 1971 with art world names like Donald Judd contributing to the menu. The artist Lucien Smith is trying to recreate it.
This Is a Perfect Los Angeles Restaurant for Right Now
Food, September 23
It’s not your regular bistro, it’s Baby Bistro.
Sushi Is Bigger Than Ever in America. There’s One Main Reason.
Food, September 22
Once considered rarefied and exotic in the United States, the Japanese favorite is now a staple in many places across the country.
A Seafood-Filled Lunch on England’s North Sea Coast
T Magazine, September 22
The British chef Jess Shadbolt, of the New York restaurant King, feted her favorite fisherman — and her soon-to-open restaurant named in his honor.
Tahiti on the Cheap
Travel, September 22
Inexpensive airfare and a house swap made a last-minute family trip to French Polynesia an unexpected bargain, with funds left over for splurges.
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.