Patsy Grimaldi, Whose Name Became Synonymous With Pizza, Dies at 93
Obits, February 21
His coal-oven pizzeria in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge has drawn patrons from New York City and beyond.
A Man Who Left His Mark on Pizza in New York
Metro, February 21
Patsy Grimaldi, who died last week, was a crucial link between the early days of brick oven pizza and the pies that we eat all around town today.
My Perfect Solo Saturday
Dining, February 20
Three spots for a day out on the town, no share plates necessary.
Tom Fitzmorris, Colorful New Orleans Food Critic, Dies at 74
Obits, February 20
In print, online and on the radio, he parlayed a savant’s mastery of his city’s restaurant menus and a love of the spotlight into a career that spanned five decades.
A New Hotel Perched in the Hills of Florence
T Style, February 20
Plus: an exhibition dedicated to Leigh Bowery, hydrating skin care made from rice and more recommendations from T Magazine.
36 Hours in Banff
Interactive, February 20
Set within Canada’s oldest national park, Banff offers skiing and other activities, a vibrant cultural scene and mountain views everywhere you look.
The Llama San Team Expands Nikkei Cooking at Papa San
Dining, February 18
Gui Steakhouse serves chops and Sichuan sides, Le Petit Village brings more French to the West Village and more news.
$67 a Day for a Week of Skiing? We Put the Indy Pass to the Test.
Travel, February 18
Our Frugal Traveler tries out the bargain pass at frill-free resorts in Utah, Idaho and Montana.
‘The White Lotus’ llega a Tailandia. Y los turistas también
En español, February 15
En un fenómeno que se hace cada vez más recurrente, una serie exitosa trae consigo un incremento en el turismo y en los precios de los lugares que son escenario del rodaje.
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.
Three Potpies That Go Beyond Chicken
Dining, February 13
A Japanese curry take on beef pie, an upscale fisherman’s pie and a comforting Irish turkey pie.
How Do You Feel About Dining Alone? We Want to Hear.
Dining, February 13
We’re asking readers to help us understand solo dining in America.
At These Bars and Restaurants, a Valentine’s Day for the Rest of Us
Dining, February 13
On one of the biggest nights of the year for restaurants, a select few are saying no to the “corporatization” of romance and the singling out of single people.
Tinted Lip Balms to Brighten Winter Days
T Style, February 13
Plus: a Cornwall cottage, an upstate New York cafe serving up dumplings and more recommendations from T Magazine.
Live From This Italian Restaurant, It’s ‘Saturday Night’!
Dining, February 13
For decades, the ‘Saturday Night Live’ creator Lorne Michaels has been wining and dining celebrity hosts and staff members on Tuesdays at the unassuming Midtown restaurant Lattanzi.
A New York Restaurant, a Texas Farm and Their Plant-Based Brawl
Dining, February 13
They shared the same name, Dirt Candy, and a devotion to healthy food. But a trademark dispute turned into an urban-rural standoff.
36 Hours in Guadalajara, Mexico
Interactive, February 13
Despite its population of five million, Guadalajara, Mexico’s second city, can feel like a village — one that's packed with art and architecture, walkable neighborhoods, and thrilling food options.
The Soaring Cost of Eggs Is Hitting Your Local Breakfast Spot
Business, February 12
As the wholesale price of eggs rises, breakfast specials at some restaurants are getting more expensive.
‘The White Lotus’ Is Coming to Thailand. So Are the Tourists.
Travel, February 12
Crowds of visitors descended on Maui and Sicily after the HBO show’s first two seasons. Is the tropical resort island of Koh Samui ready for Season 3?
My Obsessive Quest for a Thrilling Beef Noodle Soup
Dining, February 11
As Lanzhou beef noodle soup goes from regional specialty to global attraction, I set out to find the best bowls in New York City.
The View Rotates Above Manhattan Once Again
Dining, February 11
The restaurant on the 47th floor of the Marriott Marquis in Times Square is reopening under the management of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group.
Fine-Dining Menus Are More Than Word Salad
Games, February 11
The language that chefs use says as much about us as it does about them.
The Singular Magic of Torrisi: New York City on a Plate
Dining, February 7
Sam Sifton takes you through a meal at Torrisi, where the story of the five boroughs is channeled through the food.
Story of a Restaurant: The Magic of New York City on a Plate
Video, February 7
Our critic takes you through a meal at Torrisi, where the story of the five boroughs is channeled through the food.
A Shirley Temple Hates to See Him Coming
Dining, February 7
Leo Kelly is an 11-year-old beverage critic, and he already has the power to change restaurant menus.
We Answer Your Very Specific Restaurant Questions
Dining, February 6
Italian food across from Lincoln Center, an excellent pickle soup for lunch and the perfect spots for Valentine’s Day.
In a Mexican Town Known for Big Waves, a Stylish New Hotel
T Style, February 6
Plus: a fashion designer’s floral rugs, a rooftop restaurant in Jaipur and more recommendations from T Magazine.
36 Hours in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Interactive, February 6
St. Petersburg can come as a surprise to visitors expecting malls and subdivisions. There are beautiful beaches, yes, but also a museum with Salvadore Dalí’s early works and a bar that encourages dogs to come with their owners.
In Seattle, a Renowned Family Restaurant Partnership Ends, Mindfully
Dining, February 5
Canlis, opened in 1950, has been run by two brothers since 2007. One of them, along with the executive chef, is leaving.
How to Host a Cozy Winter Meal
T Style, February 4
For the colder months, we’re revisiting our favorite cheery candlelit gatherings and sharing tips from expert hosts.
Crevette Is a French Excursion for the Lord’s and Dame Team
Dining, February 4
The chef Paul Carmichael opens Bar Kabawa with Momofuku, Lulla’s offers Venezuelan baked goods and more restaurant news.
New Orleans Is an Oyster Town Like No Other
Dining, February 4
Where to find the best raw bars and cooked versions of Gulf Coast bivalves.
Está en la cima del mundo y cocina en las sombras
En español, February 3
En el piso 100 de una torre de lujo en Nueva York, el chef Nduvo Salaam cocina para una clientela de élite mundial a la que muchos chefs estarían encantados de servir.
¿Qué pasará con la economía de Nueva York si hay deportaciones masivas?
En español, February 2
Importantes sectores como la construcción, las guarderías y los restaurantes dependen en gran medida de trabajadores indocumentados, a quienes sería difícil sustituir.
What Mass Deportations Would Do to New York City’s Economy
Metropolitan, January 31
Major industries like construction, child care and restaurants rely heavily on undocumented workers, who would be hard to replace, economists and employers say.
Three New Bakeries for the Flakiest Croissants
Dining, January 30
Challah croissants, strawberry croissants, pig in a Bed (Stuy) croissants and more baked good goodness.
Wolfgang Zwiener, Waiter Who Built a Steakhouse Empire, Dies at 85
Obits, January 30
After years of waiting tables at Peter Luger in Brooklyn, he opened Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Manhattan, the first of 35 restaurants around the world.
36 Hours in Accra, Ghana
Interactive, January 30
A visit to Accra offers a rich mix of small-town bungalow communities and sleek new high-rises, of exuberant dancing outdoors and quiet respites in a listening bar.
A Restaurant That Helped Change Bryant Park Is Losing Its Lease
Metro, January 29
The Bryant Park Grill, which opened nearly 30 years ago, will be replaced by a restaurant run by a high-profile chef.
Cool-Kid Restaurateur Andrew Tarlow Goes Grown-Up at Borgo
Dining, January 28
For his first Manhattan restaurant, elegance and timelessness replace the Brooklyn hipness that powered his previous places.
France, Finally, Wins the World’s Top Food Award Again
Foreign, January 28
In 2023, the country failed to finish in the top three as Denmark won the Bocuse d’Or, a fine-dining competition. This year, France reclaimed the crown.
Precious Gems in the West Village
Dining, January 28
The chef Jiho Kim opens a jewel box restaurant near the Hudson, a heart-shaped Valentine from Lysée and more restaurant news.
Asheville’s Big Attraction, Its Food Scene, Tries to Hit Reset
Dining, January 27
Hurricane Helene’s floods have wreaked lasting damage on a tourist town whose nationally recognized restaurants are especially vulnerable to disasters.
As Immigration Crackdown Looms, Restaurants Are Racked With Fear
Dining, January 25
In Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and other cities, chefs and owners are worried for their workers and their businesses.
Cherry Pies, Severed Ears and the Making of a David Lynch Memorial
Dining, January 24
Fans of the late American filmmaker built a distinctly Lynchian shrine outside the Burbank restaurant Bob’s Big Boy.
A Guide to the Austrian Alps, Where Skiing Is a Way of Life
T Style, January 24
Insiders share their favorite après-ski spots, springtime hikes and typically Tyrolean souvenirs.
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.