T/restaurants

Why the BTS Comeback Concert Was a ‘Disaster’ for Some Businesses
World, Today

The turnout for the K-pop titans’ show was much lower than projected by officials, hitting the bottom line of some restaurants. Shares in the group’s management company also fell.

The Enduring, Paper-Thin Charm of the Guest Check
Food, Today

The century-old symbol of hospitality remains a beloved and nostalgic artistic medium, even as it fades in popularity.

‘Love Story’ Has People Falling for ’90s New York City Again
New York, Yesterday

The show, about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, has fans flocking to restaurants and stores the couple visited during their romance.

Copenhagen Grapples With the Abuse Allegations Against Noma’s Chef
Food, March 21

René Redzepi faced swift fallout in the United States following reports of violence. But in Denmark, where he is a major cultural figure, the reaction has been more muted.

What Are Jacket Potatoes, and Why Are the English Waiting Hours for Them?
Food, March 20

The heavily topped tubers, a British classic, are having a culinary comeback thanks to social media.

La caída de un ícono culinario
En español, March 20

Analizamos cómo Noma, el restaurante que revolucionó la alta cocina, se convirtió en sinónimo de una cultura de cocina tóxica.

The Irresistible Glow of Tunis
Travel, March 20

Almost 15 years since the revolution in Tunisia, its capital is attracting visitors who want to be part of a thrilling, but fragile, creative blossoming.

The Downfall of a Food Icon
World, March 19

We look at how Noma, the restaurant that revolutionized fine dining, became a byword for toxic kitchen culture.

Does the Perfect Margarita Exist and More Reader Questions
Food, March 19

Becky Hughes answers your most pressing, hyperspecific restaurant questions.

Artificial Intelligence Is Coming for the Sommeliers
Food, March 19

Chatbots may give a helpful boost in confidence to anxious restaurant diners, but are they offering better wine advice?

36 Hours in Shanghai
Interactive, March 19

In China’s second-largest city, historic architecture finds new life as galleries and dining destinations.

The Apps You Need for Your Next Trip Abroad
Travel, March 19

Ride-hailing, dining and navigation apps you rely on at home may not be the best options in many countries. Here are local alternatives to download before you go.

Your Guide to Madrid
Interactive, March 18

From the top attractions to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.

The Couple Behind Ample Hills Returns With Chicken Smash Burgers
Food, March 17

Ramblin’ Chick, their new spot, is slinging comfort food like mac and cheese, soft-serve and chicken nuggets in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

Looking for Rotisserie Chicken Heaven? It’s in Montreal.
Food, March 17

The not-so-humble dish has become a Canadian classic mentioned alongside poutine, smoked meat and bagels.

7 Hours in a City? You’ve Got Time to Sightsee.
Travel, March 16

On a layover at the airport, the lounge may beckon, but in the right places, you can get into town and cap your vacation with a micro-vacation.

Dinner and No Drinks: Restaurants Are Struggling as Americans Drink Less
Food, March 16

Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly — and the bottom line is, too.

The Sunday Daily: To Save His Life, Our Food Critic Reset His Appetite
The Daily, March 15

Pete Wells on the radical overhaul of his relationship with eating.

Saturday Night at the Golden Corral, the Bronx Way
New York, March 14

Two generations of one family have owned this restaurant in the Bronx, trying to change with the times while staying true to the borough.

The Fall of Noma’s Chef Reverberates in the Restaurant World
Food, March 13

In the industry where René Redzepi reigned, fellow chefs are debating how, and how much, restaurant kitchens can change.

Restaurant Review: Corima in Manhattan
Video, March 13

Corima, in Manhattan’s Chinatown, boldly experiments with the familiar cuisine, but doesn’t lose sight of simple pleasures.

Traveling With Disabilities Is Often Hard. These Tools Can Help.
Travel, March 13

Three apps and one website help travelers with a variety of disabilities identify potential obstacles, get audio descriptions in 185 languages and book custom trips.

War in Iran Has India Wondering How to Keep Its Stovetops Lit
Business, March 13

India relies on huge quantities of cooking gas that is normally shipped from the Persian Gulf.

New York City Is Enjoying an Irish Pubaissance
Food, March 12

Three Irish bars for the 21st century reveler just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

Noma Could Have Changed So Much More Than Food
Food, March 12

The globally acclaimed restaurant had the power and influence to remake restaurant culture. Instead, it perpetuated the darkest parts of that world.

René Redzepi of Noma Leaves After Abuse Allegations
Video, March 12

The chef René Redzepi stepped down from Noma on Wednesday after running the restaurant for 23 years. Dozens of former employees told The New York Times that Mr. Redzepi engaged in physical and psychological abuse at his restaurant.

René Redzepi renuncia a Noma en medio de acusaciones de malos tratos en el pasado
En español, March 12

El chef se marcha tras 23 años dirigiendo el restaurante de Copenhague, considerado uno de los más innovadores e importantes del mundo.

36 Hours in Grand Junction, Colo.
Interactive, March 12

This western Colorado city is drawing more than just outdoor enthusiasts with its small but growing destination-dining scene, new hotels and expanded arts programming.

René Redzepi Steps Down at Noma Amid Allegations of Past Abuse
Food, March 12

After 23 years running the Copenhagen restaurant, widely considered one of the most innovative and important in the world, the chef is leaving.

Noma Faces Los Angeles Protest Over Allegations of Past Abuse by Its Founder
Food, March 11

At the vaunted restaurant’s pop-up in the Silver Lake neighborhood, fallout from recent reports continued.

Giancarlo Esposito Wants to Walk Into a Restaurant and Actually Smell Food
Food, March 10

“If I don’t smell anything, I don’t know that it’s a restaurant,” said the “Breaking Bad” actor and longtime New Yorker.

Rocco DiSpirito Returns With Home-Style Italian at Bar Rocco
Food, March 10

Honey Badger deploys an ambitious menu, Threes Brewing Greenpoint teams up with Grand Army and more restaurant news.

Noma Loses American Express Sponsorship After Report of Past Abuse by Its Chef
Food, March 10

Two companies have withdrawn from a series of dinners in Los Angeles after The Times reported allegations that René Redzepi attacked workers.

Does a Powerhouse London Indian Restaurant Work in Las Vegas?
Food, March 10

Gymkhana, one of the most acclaimed restaurants in England, lands on the Strip.

The Suburb That Won’t Sleep
World, March 9

Food is bringing thousands of people together to an unexpected place: a plaza west of Toronto. Some fear it’s tearing a neighborhood apart.

Puñetazos, golpes y gritos: el pasado de abusos de su chef persigue a Noma, el restaurante mejor valorado del mundo
En español, March 8

Para algunos exempleados de Noma, el chef René Redzepi no ha reconocido el alcance de la violencia que, según ellos, infligió durante años.

Punching, Slamming, Screaming: A Chef’s Past Abuse Haunts Noma, the World’s Top-Rated Restaurant
Food, March 7

Dozens of former employees say René Redzepi inflicted physical and psychological violence on the staff for years.

The French Riviera in Winter: Sparkle Without the Glitter
Travel, March 6

A region famous for its sun-drenched climate becomes a refreshing retreat when the summer heat, megayachts and swarms of tourists are gone.

Where to Eat in the Most Unlikely of Places
Food, March 5

Indonesian bites in a mini mart, seafood cocteles in a smoke shop and Vietnamese specialties in an old pizzeria.

A Truffle Dog Is a Chef’s Best Friend
T Magazine, March 5

Plus: a Portuguese farmhouse hotel, the debut collection from a vintage fashion brand and more recommendations from T Magazine.

36 Hours in Bologna, Italy
Interactive, March 5

While Emilia-Romagna’s capital still thrives on traditions like tagliatelle al ragù and mortadella, new openings are taking the city in refreshing directions.

We’ve Got Stars for Le Chêne, Chalong and More
Food, March 4

Our latest batch of reviews includes a French spot that mines old cookbooks, an ambitious Southern Thai restaurant and a Hudson Yards destination that takes cues from brasseries and Asian pubs.

Should You Order That Fish? Menus Have a New Way to Help.
Food, March 3

Seafood Watch, long a source of advice on sustainable choices, is working to get restaurants to adopt its color-coded recommendations.

Gabriel Kreuther Fires Up Alsatian Cooking at Saverne
Food, March 3

Eddie Huang’s Baohaus makes a return, Da Toscano moves into the Iroquois Hotel and more restaurant news.

¿Tortillas cocinadas en un wok? Comida mexicana en el Chinatown de Nueva York
En español, March 3

En el restaurante mexicano Corima, el chef Fidel Caballero apuesta por la experimentación (y por China), sin perder de vista los placeres sencillos.

Tortillas Cooked on a Wok? The Borderless Magic of a Chinatown Chef.
Food, March 3

At the Mexican restaurant Corima, Fidel Caballero keeps an eye on experimentation (and China), without losing sight of simple pleasures.

In Dimes Square, a Party Where Toothpicks Were Crucial
T Magazine, March 3

The Basque-inspired Eel Bar hosted a pintxos-forward reunion for friends and fellow business owners.

Where to Eat and Have a Shvitz
Food, February 26

Three New York City banyas where you can squeeze in a great meal with a great sweat.

Caracas comienza a recuperarse, luego de la captura de Maduro
En español, February 26

La capital venezolana, que ha sido abatida por el declive económico, el régimen autoritario y una inmensa fuga de cerebros, parece mostrar signos de revitalización económica y social.

A Creamy Salad Dressing That Will Change Your Life
Food, February 26

The chefs of a popular modern izakaya in California share their secret to a sauce that makes you feel great.

Venezuela’s Capital, Laid Low by Misrule, Is Stirring Back to Life
World, February 26

New restaurants are popping up in Caracas. Nightclubs are bursting at the seams. The streets are eerily safe — with big exceptions. Could a revival be on the horizon?

36 Hours in Las Vegas
Interactive, February 26

Visitors seeking all manner of newfangled, over-the-top thrills won’t be disappointed.

A New York City Diner That Served Blind Residents Has Closed Its Doors
New York, February 25

When Malibu Diner in Chelsea shut down on Sunday night, it ended a unique breakfast program for older people in the city.

Restaurant Review: Wild Cherry
Video, February 24

One of New York City’s most sought-after reservations, Wild Cherry sits inside an old West Village playhouse where it winks at the past.

Kidilum Puts the Spotlight on Keralan Cuisine
Food, February 24

Lumo Ombro takes the all-day route, the Eighth serves cocktails in a plush lounge and more restaurant news.

Will Americans Get Over Their Fear of Eating Animal Blood?
T Magazine, February 24

The ingredient — a staple of cuisines around the world — is increasingly showing up on restaurant menus and in cookbooks in the U.S.

Restaurants in a Blizzard Face a Make-or-Break Question: Do We Open?
Food, February 23

Across New York City, restaurateurs and cafe owners weigh logistics and the safety of staff against the demands of customers and a slow winter.

Some Chefs Balk at Abu Dhabi as Site of Best Restaurants Ceremony
Food, February 23

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants will give out its awards this year in a country that has been accused of human rights violations.

Make This Year’s Spring Break a Great Escape
Travel, February 23

Need an idea for a family vacation? Here are five destinations that fit the bill, whether you’re looking for culture, adventure or a great beach.

The Olympics Showcased an Italian Dish, but Its Birthplace Was Unsung
Food, February 23

Pizzoccheri, a hearty buckwheat pasta, graced restaurant menus and the athletes’ cafeterias. A chef hopes it can put a spotlight on the valley where it comes from.

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.

Dining Out This Summer
N Y T Now, June 10

Professional eaters give advice.

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.