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Green Soups for Gray Days

Estas son las predicciones gastronómicas para 2026

Los analistas del sector prevén un año de sabores más tranquilos: pequeñas oleadas de placer, restaurantes menos estridentes y alimentos sanos dignos de la abuela.

36 Hours in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

A snowy playground for the conspicuously wealthy and a co-host of the 2026 Winter Olympics, this tiny Dolomite town is ready for its close-up.

Dolores, Crevette, Zimmi’s and Markette Reviewed

The latest batch of brief starred restaurant reviews, from our contributing critics Mahira Rivers and Ryan Sutton.

2025 Was the Year of the Rotisserie Chicken

As food prices climb, a whole, glistening bird is especially attractive to restaurant owners and diners alike.

How We’ll Eat in 2026: More Caution, More Crunch

Food forecasters see a year of quieter tastes: little bursts of pleasure, less-jangling restaurants and healthy foods worthy of the ideal Grandma.

How a ‘Hamilton’ Star Spends a Day at His Brooklyn Bar

Anthony Ramos loves hanging out with customers during busy days that may find him writing a new musical, catching a friend in a show or performing in his own.

Where to Eat Like You’re on ‘30 Rock’ and More Reader Questions

Becky Hughes’ monthly advice column is back with hyper-specific answers to your hyper-specific queries.

36 Hours in Park City, Utah

More than 2,000 acres of new ski area add to the allure of this sporty mecca with a thriving cultural scene.

Richmond, Va.: A City Transforming

A neighborhood-focused culture, a sophisticated dining scene and a distancing from its Confederate past define the city today.

Lalyn Takes a Modern Approach to Thai Home Cooking

Bar Manje takes over the nights at Good Enough to Eat, the White Horse Tavern team open Dandelion and more restaurant news.

‘Emily in Paris’ Star Ashley Park’s 5 Favorite Places in Rome

Playing Emily’s spontaneous best friend, the actress discovered where to find good pasta and more when the popular Netflix series moved to Rome this season.

Restaurant Review: ChòpnBlok in Houston

In the age of boring bowls, Ope Amosu’s ChòpnBlok in Houston brings a welcome jolt of flavor, energy and joy.

Behind the Curtain of Luxury Room Service at the Plaza Hotel

This is the busiest season for Syed Rahmani, who has been tending to well-heeled guests for 27 years.

Steakhouse Woes

We examine how rising beef prices have stressed restaurant owners this holiday season.

Una costa en el Pacífico mexicano para huir del frío

Enclavado en la soleada costa oaxaqueña, Puerto Escondido trata de mantener su esencia de pueblo surfista mientras arquitectos destacados construyen hoteles boutique y llegan restaurantes de autor.

Restaurant Review: Bánh Anh Em in Manhattan

Bánh Anh Em, in Manhattan’s East Village, sizzles with scrappy, ad-hoc cooking that shows off the full fervor of Vietnamese cuisine.

Cómo elegir un restaurante cuando estás de viaje

No desperdicies tiempo en una trampa para turistas. Cuatro escritores de gastronomía comparten consejos para comer como alguien que conoce bien la ciudad, incluso cuando es tu primera visita.

The Second Annual Where to Eaties

Our off-the-rails restaurant awards ceremony is back.

36 Hours in San Luis Obispo County

Wineries and boutique hotels have sprouted along the backroads and once-sleepy main streets of this Central Coast county.

A $600 Suckling Pig? Wagyu for All? On Menus, It’s a New Gilded Age

In Manhattan and across the country, restaurants are trotting out ever-pricier dishes and luxury upgrades to meet the demand from affluent diners.

Chasing Spice and Street Food in India’s Pink City

On a mission to understand how Jaipur balances tradition and innovation, a writer and chef explores its street food stands and palatial dining spots.

Kashi Offers Indian Supper Club Fare in Downtown Brooklyn

A calorie-conscious bowl restaurant in SoHo, Iberian nibbles in Chelsea and more restaurant news.

This Restaurant Gem Is the Answer to Our Fast Casual Fatigue

In the age of boring bowls, Ope Amosu’s ChòpnBlok brings a welcome jolt of flavor, energy and joy.

The View From My Seat at an Ultraluxurious Dinner

A reporter traveled to Las Vegas to learn how one of the world’s most over-the-top dining experiences comes together.

The Food Stories That Consumed Us in 2025

From restaurant coverage to the death of a Food Network star, these are our most read articles of the year.

Is This the Ultimate Winter Sun Destination?

Puerto Escondido, set on a stunning sweep of Mexico’s Pacific Coast, draws both big-wave surfers and starchitects.

Where to Eat Like Zohran Mamdani

On the culinary trail of New York City’s mayor elect.

36 Hours in Toulouse, France

The riverside, red-brick city in southwestern France, already a hub for aerospace technology, is undergoing a cultural rebirth with the reopening of several top art museums.

As the Price of Beef Soars, Restaurants Are in ‘Code Red’ Mode

Midpriced steakhouses and fine-dining establishments are trying to figure out how to cover their rising costs without scaring away customers.

‘Severance’ Actor Michael Chernus Loves an Old Restaurant

“You just feel the history and all the stories that must have happened there and all the people who sat at the bar.”

The Stars Align for Wine in the East Village

Chase Sinzer and Joshua Pinsky open a new wine bar, Chaat Dog comes to Passerine and more restaurant openings.

Restaurant Review: Popoca

Tejal Rao, a chief restaurant critic for The New York Times, visits Popoca in Oakland, a restaurant where the chef and owner, Anthony Salguero, puts Salvadoran ingredients and flavors in the spotlight.

The 23 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025

Crispy fish ssam, knife-cut noodles and more of our favorite bites from a year of eating.

The 14 Best Desserts We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025

Dulce de leche flan, cherry pie and more of our favorite sweets of the year.

New Orleans Restaurants Feel Squeezed as Border Patrol Sweeps In

Ripple effects from a federal crackdown illustrate how heavily the city’s robust dining scene depends both directly and indirectly on immigrant workers.

The Best New Restaurants in New York in 2025

Here are the new kids on the block our critics loved most this year.

How to Choose a Restaurant When You’re Traveling

Don’t waste another meal at a tourist-trap restaurant. Four food writers share tips for eating like an in-the-know local in an unfamiliar city.

Our New York Critic Names Her Favorite Dishes in the City This Year

Bánh cuốn, chicken bastilla and 10 other unforgettable plates from 2025.

Can You Grab Seats Before Ordering Your Food?

A ruling on a counter-service dispute.

The State of the Burger Address

A lot of new burgers hit the scene this year. These three are worth the hype.

36 Hours in Dresden, Germany

History never feels out of reach in the capital of Saxony, lush with avant-garde art, restored Baroque architecture and one of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets.

Restaurant Review: Yamada

This week Ligaya Mishan, one of The New York Times’s chief restaurant critics, reviewed Yamada. This unshowy restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown exemplifies the subtle art of the most rarefied form of Japanese cooking.

Chateau Royale, Los Burritos Juárez, Bar Kabawa and Bartolo

Our first batch of brief starred restaurant reviews, from our contributing critics Mahira Rivers and Ryan Sutton.

Your Guide to Paris

From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.

In an Era of Upheavals, Los Angeles Restaurants Are Banding Together

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

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?

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?

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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.

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?

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

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

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

Many restaurants are fundamentally changing how they do business after the pandemic.

Can There Be Too Many Cafes in Paris?

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.?

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?

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?

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

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

The business must reinvent itself to survive.

Shift to Remote Work Puts Pressure on Chains Like Sweetgreen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Professional eaters give advice.

From the South Side to the Loop, Chicago’s Innovative Spirit Thrives

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.

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.

The Great Resignation was in fact a moment many people traded up for a better-paying gig.