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Culture
One Night at the “Most Interesting Dinner Party in the World”
It doesn’t get more exclusive than the Explorer's Club Annual Dinner—I scored an invite
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Will Restaurants Face a World Cup Tourism Bubble?
Plus the attempted Hooters rebrand, the wild world of stadium food, and we revisit an LA bar helping its community
Editors’ Picks: Hotels by City
CultureWhere to Stay in Philadelphia If You Like to Eat
In a single weekend you can go from a Cambodian cheesesteak lunch to a Michelin-starred dinner without ever calling an Uber.
CultureWhere to Stay in Seattle If You Like to Eat
These top hotels double as delicious gateways to the city’s colorful dining scene.
LifestyleWhere to Stay in Dallas If You Like to Eat
Between glitzy Dallas and the country vibes of Fort Worth, the DFW area has something for everyone.
CultureWhere to Stay in Atlanta If You Like to Eat
These hotels are the perfect home base while eating your way through the ATL.
LifestyleWhere to Stay in Houston If You Like to Eat
In a city that eats this well, your hotel should too.
CultureWhere to Stay in Miami If You Like to Eat
To make the most of your to-eat list, check into one of these conveniently located hotels.
CultureWhere to Stay in LA If You Like to Eat
These 7 hotels make great launchpads for exploring the city’s most dynamic dining neighborhoods.
CultureWhere to Stay in Chicago If You Like to Eat
Discover our staff's favorite home bases for exploring the Windy City's vibrant food scene.
CultureWhere to Stay in New York City If You Like to Eat
To wine and dine your way through the city, a strategic home base is critical.
The Receipt
CultureHow a Family of 3 in LA Spends $400 on Groceries in One Week
On the menu: A hearty one-pot Filipino beef soup, bacon purchased in bulk, and some moderately suspicious back-of-the-fridge chicken.
CultureHow a 41-Year-Old Recipe Developer Making $105K in Des Moines Feeds Her Family With Food Allergies
Gluten, egg, and dairy are off the table, but fast food, cookies, sushi, and pasta are still on the menu.
CultureWhat I Eat as a 28-Year-Old Film/TV Development Assistant Making $28/Hour in LA
I adapt my diet around my ADHD medication, which affects my appetite. I make strawberry-banana smoothies, Spam musubi bowls, and other “safe” foods.
CultureWhat a 53-Year-Old Medical Device Sales Rep Eats on $380K in Honolulu, Hawaii
She makes rice balls in the shape of pandas for her daughter’s lunch, and hot pot shabu-shabu and classic Bon Appétit recipes for family dinner.
CultureWhat a 41-Year-Old Single Parent of Three Eats on $145K in Upstate New York
The kids have different allergies and food restrictions, so they prep dinners such as a make-your-own noodle bar and grilled meat and veggies alike (and the occasional takeout).
CultureWhat a 28-Year-Old Trail Worker Eats on $36K in Jackson, Wyoming
Part of a backcountry wilderness crew, she preps and packs camping-friendly meals for six days at a time: coffee, salami and cucumber sandwiches, and a “backpacking salad niçoise.”
CultureWhat I Eat as a 27-Year-Old Art Designer Making $70K in Las Vegas, Nevada
I sample pastries and seasonal teas at my go-to work cafe. I also try to beat the heat with guava ice cream, fresh spring rolls, and mango phirni.
CultureWhat a 26-Year-Old Wine Chemist Eats on $55K in Salem, Oregon
At work, she samples wine and prepares it for bottling. At home, she makes blinis and a rich, jammy shakshuka, pairing them with a bit of wine as well.
CultureWhat I Eat as a 28-Year-Old Laid-Off Marketer on Unemployment Aid in Buffalo, NY
I receive $441 a week in unemployment assistance. Between job interviews and a matinee movie, I make Turkish eggs, pasta alla Norma, and a Thai basil eggplant stir-fry.
CultureWhat a 64-Year-Old Retired Novelist Eats With $3.5 Million in Savings in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley
She also earns about $5,000 in book royalties and her mostly retired husband makes $125,000 from his consulting business. She eats gluten-free, makes chocolate banana bread and buckwheat crepes, and grows vegetables and fruits.
CultureWhat a 23-Year-Old Wildlife Rehab Intern Eats Making $300/Week in Southwest Florida
At home, where she shares a kitchen with 10 fellow interns, she makes chickpea salad and Japanese fried rice with nori. At work, she tries a famous Publix Pub Sub for lunch.
CultureWhat a 33-Year-Old Ob-Gyn Making $290K in Los Angeles
As a new mom practicing baby-led weaning, she makes quick weeknight dinners with halibut, grains, and frozen veggies that she adapts for her nine-month-old son.
CultureWhat a 26-Year-Old Pastor Eats on $147,000 in Huntsville, Alabama
She makes Panang curry, bacon-y black bean tostadas, and, for a romantic dinner for two, a decadent braised short rib. On Sunday mornings, a hot cup of church coffee sustains her.
CultureWhat a 36-Year-Old Tattoo Artist Making $50,000 Eats in Minneapolis
At work, they sneak bites of Rice Krispies and Cheez-Its in between long appointments. At home, they make Avgolemono soup, coconut fish curry, and brown butter financiers.
CultureWhat I Eat as a 45-Year-Old Orchestra Conductor Making $950,000 in San Francisco
Between lunch meetings and evening concerts, he eats at 20 restaurants around the city, trying piroshki, Dungeness stuffed squid, chicken liver mousse, and more. At home, he makes carnitas tacos with greens from his own garden.
Hotels With Great Taste
CultureAt this Hawaii Resort, Oysters Are Pond-to-Table
At the Four Seasons Hualalai, “locally sourced ingredients” means harvesting over 700 bivalves each week from a pond on the property's golf course.
LifestyleSome of Vermont’s Best Farm-to-Table Dining Can Be Found at This 8-Room Hotel
Four hours from Manhattan, The Weston combines a massive 50-acre regenerative farm with the haute luxury city dwellers crave.
CultureSun, Sand, and Spirits in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit
The natural landscape acts as Rosewood Mandarina's North Star—including its food and drinks..jpg)
CultureThis Kenyan Safari Lodge Grows Over 80 Fruits and Vegetables On-Site
Come for the wildlife, stay for the hyper-fresh 5-star cuisine.
CultureThe Aprés Experience at This Colorado Resort Balances Sporty With Luxury
Dining at Ritz-Carlton's Bachelor Gulch punctuates fine dining restaurants with whimsical cookie and candy cabins.
CultureSome of London's Best Bread Can Be Found at This Hotel Restaurant
The Four Seasons at Park Lane's Pavyllon serves world-class versions of crowd-pleasing breakfast classics.
CultureIt’s Impossible to Tell the Boozy from the Booze-Free at This Munich Hotel Bar
The delicious experiments at the Rosewood Munich’s Bar Montez are worth traveling for.
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Culture
Will Your Beef Get More Expensive?
Plus, Prada goes Katz’s mode, world cup service fees, and our picks for drinks and bites in the US’s World Cup cities.
Culture
The Best Bars in Seattle Right Now
Seattle’s bar scene delightfully matches the city’s low-key vibe, with a mix of world-class craft cocktails, historic music spaces, and exceptional local distilleries.
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Diners Are More Curious Than Ever—And It Has These James Beard Nominees Excited
Ahead of the James Beard Awards, six chefs share how eager crowds, passionate young cooks, and deep cultural storytelling keep them inspired.
Restaurants
The Best Hoagies in Philadelphia
These eight local spots capture the soul of Philadelphia’s other prized sammie.
Culture
Where to Drink in the Bay Area
Sip your way through the region's rich beverage history with this essential guide to its iconic drinking spots.
Restaurants
Where to Eat in Boston Right Now
There’s more to this city than lobster rolls and chowder.
Culture
The Best 8 Bars in Boston Right Now
From an iconic oyster bar to a subterranean cocktail hideaway, here are the eight best places to get a drink in Boston.
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Restaurants
Where to Eat in San Francisco Right Now
Next-gen Cantonese, old-school Mission burritos, a California pizza party, and other priorities.
Where to eat
7 New Restaurants to Try in Chicago
From playful food in the West Loop to exploring the African diaspora on the South Side, Chicago's dining scene is on fire.
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The 16 Best Bars in Chicago Right Now
From a chic North Side listening room to an acclaimed Pilsen brewery, Chicago’s drinks scene is as diverse as its 77 neighborhoods.
Culture
There’s Trouble at Ben & Jerry’s
Plus four wonderful things to know about the baklava guy, a new bakery you’re going to want to know about, and this year’s James Beard Award nominees.
Drinks
The 9 Best Bars in Houston Right Now
Houston's bar scene is as sprawling and surprising as the city itself, from aperitivo-focused cocktail dens to Ethiopian coffee houses.
Where to eat
Where to Eat in Los Angeles Right Now
LA is one of America’s great food cities. Here are the must-hit spots while the World Cup is in town.
Drinks
The Best Bars in Atlanta Right Now
Drinking is communal but in the capital of Georgia, it’s something closer to societal.
Culture
RIP to Michelin’s Green Stars
Plus, PFAS litigation, AI is failing home cooks, and we remember a Slow Food pioneer
Restaurants
These Are This Year’s James Beard Restaurant & Chef Award Nominees
Winners will be announced in Chicago on June 15. Here’s what you need to know.
Drinks
Blouge Is Our Summer Wine Crush
A portmanteau of "blanc" and "rouge," this emerging category is the best thing to happen to chilled reds since the ice bucket.
Culture
The Best Bars in Miami Right Now
From sky-high speakeasies to low-key, neighborhood haunts, great bars define this town.
Restaurants
Where to Eat in Seattle Right Now
Impossibly fresh seafood, flavors that span the globe, and a casual vibe converge in the Emerald City.
Restaurants
Where to Eat in Philadelphia Right Now
When it comes to eating and drinking, Philly continues to punch above its weight.
Culture
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Kansas City for Jazz, Barbecue, and the World Cup
Kansas City will host six World Cup games in June and July of 2026—but year-round, the Midwestern city’s unique blend of the old and new draw travelers.
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Where to eat
The 10 Best Restaurants in Kansas City, Beyond BBQ
The Paris of the Plains has great French food, a Taco Trail, and so much more.
Culture
We’re Talking About Tipping at Restaurants Again
Plus, a protein powder crisis, tomato inflation, and the wonders of Route 66.
Lifestyle
This BDSM Cafe Wants to Normalize Pleasure and Dining Out
Baltimore's Kink Cafe and its growing popularity represents a shift in how the public engage with BDSM culture.
Lifestyle
The Team Behind Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table’ Is Launching Its First Food Festival This Summer
Seventy global chef luminaries like Francis Mallman and Nancy Silverton will head to Park City, Utah, for intimate dinners and master classes.
Culture
You Can Eat Your Way Through History Along Tulsa’s Stretch of Route 66
The Mother Road’s dining scene is well worth the drive.
Culture
Why Some of America’s Most Influential Korean Chefs Are Turning to Farming
At First Hands Farm, powerhouse chefs are growing their cultural legacy.
Culture
Everything We Know About the Bourdain Biopic
Plus, Rodney Scott's restaurant closures, Delta axes some snacks, and the creator cooking with their Hinge dates
Culture
Critics are Still Dining at Noma for Some Reason
Plus, pizza drama in the pizza capital, a podcast about your espresso machine, and Goop Kitchen arrives in New York.
Restaurants
Where to Eat in Dallas Right Now
From homey bakery vibes to classic steakhouse bluster, these are the can’t-miss spots for Texas-style dining during the World Cup.