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Amid ICE Raids, Running a Minneapolis Restaurant Is an Act of Resistance
Restaurants

Amid ICE Raids, Running a Minneapolis Restaurant Is an Act of Resistance

As federal agents occupy the streets, Kate and Gustavo Romero of Oro by Nixta buy groceries for their employees and neighbors in hiding.
Follow the Red Sauce Road
Restaurants

Follow the Red Sauce Road

Little Italies have defined my life. So I decided to take my two kids on an epic Italian American road trip along the East Coast to retrace my steps and rediscover our culinary roots.
As ICE Enforcement Escalates Nationwide, Sean Sherman and Chefs Push Back
Culture

As ICE Enforcement Escalates Nationwide, Sean Sherman and Chefs Push Back

After immigration enforcement in Minneapolis turned deadly, award-winning Indigenous chef Sean Sherman is mobilizing for Congressional action against ICE.
Italian American Food Feels Like Home
Culture

Italian American Food Feels Like Home

Editor in chief Jamila Robinson reflects on how Italian American dishes continue to shape the American table.
Glacé Fruit Is the Season’s Most Photogenic Food Trend
trends

Glacé Fruit Is the Season’s Most Photogenic Food Trend

Be it for eating or decoration, candied fruit is making a comeback in stylish spaces.
Restaurants Shutter Nationwide Friday in Support of General Strike
Culture

Restaurants Shutter Nationwide Friday in Support of General Strike

Plus, food influencers protest ICE, Trump threatens tariffs against French wine, and more.
Restaurant Costs Are Still Sky-High
Restaurants

Restaurant Costs Are Still Sky-High

Cafés and bars nationwide struggle with the high cost of ingredients.
Lifestyle

What Team USA Actually Craves After the Medals Are Handed Out

These top Winter Olympic and Paralympic athletes dish on the food they reach for after high-stakes competition
Restaurants

How Carbone Put the Red Sauce Joint on the World Stage

On Major Food Group's dialed-in Italian American classics, and selling nostalgia to the cities of the future.
The Italian Spirit Everyone Loves to Hate Is Getting an American Makeover
Drinks

The Italian Spirit Everyone Loves to Hate Is Getting an American Makeover

American distillers are tapping the spirit of Italian grappa with these potent pours.
Prue Leith Will Depart From ‘The Great British Baking Show’
Culture

Prue Leith Will Depart From ‘The Great British Baking Show’

Plus, Chipotle started a PAC, restaurants in Minnesota are closing in protest of ICE raids, and more.
Hailee Catalano Cooks Next-Gen Italian American
Culture

Hailee Catalano Cooks Next-Gen Italian American

In her debut cookbook, the chef and TikTok phenom breaks new ground on the foods she grew up with.
It’s Impossible to Tell the Boozy from the Booze-Free at This Munich Hotel Bar
Culture

It’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.
Listening Bars Are the Analog Sanctuary Our Social Lives Need Right Now
Lifestyle

Listening Bars Are the Analog Sanctuary Our Social Lives Need Right Now

From Atlanta to Chicago, Japanese-inspired hi-fi lounges are ditching algorithm-powered isolation for vinyl records and deep connection.
Microplastics? In My Brain? It’s Less Likely Than You Think
Culture

Microplastics? In My Brain? It’s Less Likely Than You Think

Plus, drinking is back, UberEats and DoorDash made it harder to for users tip drivers, and more.
RFK Jr. Inverted the Food Pyramid
Culture

RFK Jr. Inverted the Food Pyramid

Plus, Wegmans is collecting biometric data, Sprinkles is closing, and more
Culture

The New Happy Hour Is Here

A no-nonsense guide to navigating the booming world of weed-infused food and drinks.
The Best Restaurant Trends of 2025, According to Chefs, Somms, and Dining Insiders
Restaurants

The Best Restaurant Trends of 2025, According to Chefs, Somms, and Dining Insiders

We surveyed the country's tastemakers to uncover the trends they are championing into the new year.
Costco Is Suing the Trump Administration Over Tariffs
Culture

Costco Is Suing the Trump Administration Over Tariffs

Plus, Instacart is experimenting with dynamic pricing, 7-Eleven’s Japanese egg sandos have landed stateside, and more.
AI Duped My Cookbook and Made a Mess
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AI Duped My Cookbook and Made a Mess

Companies are duping cookbooks, ripping off authors, and turning recipes into disasters.
ICE Raided Chicago's Immigrant Communities, but These Neighbors United to Save Local Restaurants
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ICE Raided Chicago's Immigrant Communities, but These Neighbors United to Save Local Restaurants

From launching dining events to helping street vendors, these community leaders are stepping up.
Michelin Launches “Grape” Awards for Wine Producers
Culture

Michelin Launches “Grape” Awards for Wine Producers

Plus, Keith McNally’s son is opening a restaurant, a dine-and-dash influencer is being held at Riker’s, and more.
Cannabis Dispensaries Are Getting Chic, and More Welcoming Than Ever
Lifestyle

Cannabis Dispensaries Are Getting Chic, and More Welcoming Than Ever

The lines between cannabis and fashion, lifestyle, and interior design are blurrier than ever, but that might be what it takes to reach a mainstream audience.
Which Rye Whiskey Is Best? A Taste Test of Sazerac, Michter’s, Rittenhouse, and more
Drinks

Which Rye Whiskey Is Best? A Taste Test of Sazerac, Michter’s, Rittenhouse, and more

BA staffers recommend the best rye whiskey to stock your winter bar cart.
Yule Love 5 New Takes on a Christmas Classic
Culture

Yule Love 5 New Takes on a Christmas Classic

From candied mosaics to savory swirls, these versions of bûche de Noël, roll the festive holiday dessert into a new era.
The Best Holiday Gift Is Something You Can Eat
Culture

The Best Holiday Gift Is Something You Can Eat

In her holiday letter, Editor in chief Jamila Robinson celebrates how food brings us together.
The Whole Foods Buyer Who Decides What We Eat
Culture

The Whole Foods Buyer Who Decides What We Eat

John Lawson has a knack for spotting talent in the packaged food world. Here’s how he decides what makes it to our grocery store shelves.
These White Wines Were Made for Winter
Drinks

These White Wines Were Made for Winter

These golden pours are as fine as cashmere.
The Latest Michelin-Starred Restaurants in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and More
Culture

The Latest Michelin-Starred Restaurants in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and More

Plus, cocktails are getting the protein treatment, Parmesan cheese got signed by UTA, and more.
How Bartenders Are Turning Food Waste Into Great Cocktails
Drinks

How Bartenders Are Turning Food Waste Into Great Cocktails

Can a cocktail made from day-old pastries inspire bars to become more sustainable?