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Dining guides, chef spotlights, and restaurant coverage from a team of editors and writers who don’t miss a meal.
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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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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.
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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.
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RestaurantsThe Best Hoagies in Philadelphia
These eight local spots capture the soul of Philadelphia’s other prized sammie.
Where to eatMexico City Is Famed For Its Tacos, But Have You Tried A Gordita?
Forget Taco Bell's version—gorditas are part of a centuries-long culinary history in Mexico.
Where to eatThe Eight Best Cioppini in San Francisco
From the heart of Little Italy to the dock of the Bay, cioppino is a rich seafood stew with serious staying power. These restaurants serve the city's best bowls.
Where to eatThe Eight Best Maple Syrup Dishes in Quebec City
Maple in its many delightful forms is essential to Quebec City’s history. Here are the eight restaurants that best celebrate syrup’s story.
Where to eatThe Best Pho in Houston
A bowl of pho is as essential to Houston dining as a platter of barbecue. Check out these eight top spots during your next visit.
RestaurantsThe Best Cuban Sandwiches in Miami
Miamians are passionate about what makes the perfect Cuban sandwich. Here are eight places that get it right.
RestaurantsThe Best Pizza in Detroit
Detroit-style pizza has fueled the Motor City for generations. From a vegan newcomer to tried-and-true classics, these are the best versions.
RestaurantsThe Best Crab Cakes in Baltimore
Summer means blue crab season in Baltimore, which locals celebrate with generously packed crab cakes. These are the best versions.
RestaurantsThe Best Lemon Pepper Wings in Atlanta
Served everywhere from strip clubs to Bangladeshi and Filipino restaurants, lemon pepper wings are a staple of Atlanta food culture. These are a local expert’s top picks.
RestaurantsThe Best Kebabs in Paris
Parisian life is fueled by endless combinations of fire-grilled meat, crisp vegetables, and bright sauce folded into pliable bread. These versions are a cut above the rest.
RestaurantsThe Best Breakfast Tacos in San Antonio
No place does breakfast tacos quite like San Antonio, where homemade flour tortillas are loaded with sustenance and flavor. These eight restaurants blend tradition and ingenuity.
RestaurantsThe Best Doro Wat in Washington, DC
The rich and spicy stew, often regarded as Ethiopia’s national dish, is the pride of local restaurants. Here are the eight best versions.
RestaurantsThe Best Lobster Rolls in Portland, Maine
Alongside great traditional versions, chefs reinterpret the classic dish with steamed bao, bathed in curry-flavored mayo, and with plush homemade tortillas.
RestaurantsThe Best Poutine in Montreal
From tried-and-true classics to inspired new spins, these are the nine top spots for a curd-squeaking, gravy-drenched Quebecois specialty.
RestaurantsThe 8 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Houston
Blood Bros.’ Smoked turkey banh mi, standout sausages at The Pit Room, glorious brisket from Gatlin’s BBQ, and plenty more prove that Houston is one of America’s best and most interesting barbecue cities.
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Where to eat7 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.
Where to eatWhere to Eat in Atlanta for the World Cup
These restaurants are rewriting the rules of Southern dining and cementing Atlanta’s status as a true culinary capital.
RestaurantsThe 11 Best Restaurants in London Right Now
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RestaurantsWhere to Eat in NYC Right Now
From Queens to Manhattan, these are the restaurants to check out between World Cup matches.
RestaurantsWhere to Eat in Seattle Right Now
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portlandThe 8 Best Bars in Portland, Oregon Right Now
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RestaurantsWhere to Eat in San Francisco Right Now
Next-gen Cantonese, old-school Mission burritos, a California pizza party, and other priorities.
RestaurantsWhere to Eat in Philadelphia Right Now
When it comes to eating and drinking, Philly continues to punch above its weight.
RestaurantsWhere 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.
RestaurantsWhere to Eat in Boston Right Now
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Where to eatWhere to Eat in Miami
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Where to eatWhere to Eat in Houston Right Now
Breakfast tacos, Viet-Cajun crawfish boils, and late-night chocolate cocktails—Houston’s wildly diverse food scene has never tasted better.
DrinksThe 11 Best Bars in New York City Right Now
Led by a brash batch of stylish Lower Manhattan watering holes, these spots inspire us to stay out all night.
Where to eatWhere 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.
londonThe Best Bars in London Right Now
From indie bars with mercurial menus to posh hotel watering holes, here are 7 spots to try.
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RestaurantsThe Art of Building a Menu With Shared Plates
A group of six wants to dine family-style. Here’s how restaurants make it happen.
RestaurantsAll Your Restaurant Etiquette Questions, Answered
Is it okay to ask for a different table? How do you split the bill with friends? Our industry pro weighs in.
RestaurantsThe Smartest Way to Ask Servers for Menu Recommendations
If you want to ace your order, here are the questions you should and shouldn’t ask, according to the pros.
LifestyleMy Date Is a Dud! Can the Bartender Save Me?
A pro bartender answers your questions about the unspoken rules of bar etiquette
RestaurantsShould Kids Be Allowed in Fine Dining Restaurants?
Some chefs and diners welcome the presence of well-behaved children at costly meals, but there are caveats.
RestaurantsHow to Make, Cancel, and Change Restaurant Reservations Without Being Rude
Can I show up to my reservation with an extra person? Or book two restaurants so I have a backup plan? Here’s everything to know.
RestaurantsHow to Send a Dish Back at a Restaurant Without Making Your Waiter Hate You
Whether your meal is really salty, really cold, or just really disappointing, there are right and wrong ways to send it back. Here’s how three restaurant pros handle the uncomfortable situation.
RestaurantsHow to Split the Bill at a Restaurant, No Matter How Complicated
Only one person drinking? Your friend ordered the lobster? We asked etiquette experts how to split the check—and avoid paying more than your share.
RestaurantsWait, I Need to Tip on Top of a Service Charge?
From dine-in fees to service charges, here’s everything to know about the extra fees showing up on restaurant checks these days.
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The Winners and Best Moments from the 2026 James Beard Awards
From impassioned speeches, red-carpet looks, and plenty of surprise wins, this year’s awards did not disappoint.
Culture
The New Obama Presidential Center Champions Food, Community, and Chicago’s South Side
From a teaching kitchen to a sprawling public garden, the massive South Side campus aims to be a vibrant culinary hub.
Culture
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.
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Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in America’s World Cup Cities
Soccer (football?) fever has officially taken ahold of the nation. Here’s how to maximize your enjoyment between matches.
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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.
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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.
Culture
Where 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.
Drinks
The Best Bars in Atlanta Right Now
Drinking is communal but in the capital of Georgia, it’s something closer to societal.
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.
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.
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Everything I Tried from Goop Kitchen’s New NYC Location
I’m a professional restaurant scout, and this take-out-only operation punches above its weight class.
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Move Over Croissant, The Concha Is America's New Favorite Pastry
Once the provenance of Mexican panaderias, this catcher’s mitt-sized bun is the new darling of the global pastry scene.
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Lab-Grown Meat Had a Rocky Start. Chefs Are Still Trying to Make It Work.
Despite political and industry setbacks, cultivated meat is finding an audience with sustainability minded chefs.
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The Cost of Chicken Is Too Damn High
What does a viral $77 rotisserie chicken say about the affordability crisis in NYC?
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The Best Bars and Cafés in Phoenix Right Now
Where to sip wild ale, horchata latte, and the Valley’s most electric drinks
Culture
The Punjabi Truck Stop Serving Wyoming’s Best Indian Food
At Akal Travel Center, a tiny family-owned restaurant is churning out incredible tandoori chicken, garlic naan, and more.
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Inside Hong Kong’s Ever-Evolving Eateries
These ubiquitous quick-service, genre-defying restaurants are capturing the attention of global travelers.
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The Most-Anticipated Restaurant Openings This Spring
A dynamic Chicago restaurant's next chapter, Northern Thai cooking in DC, and more reasons to dine out this season around the country.
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Disneyland's Revamped Napa Rose Is a Full-On Celebration of California Wine
After a year-long refresh, the restaurant reopened with a 3,800-bottle display, and even the line cooks can recommend God-tier bottles.
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Do 3 Classic NYC Brunch Spots Still Deserve Their Icon Status?
With brunch season looming, we revisit New York institutions Locanda Verde, Sarabeth's, and Lafayette for a vibe check.
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For Local Chefs and Farmers, Noma LA Is a Big Deal
Restaurateurs, farmers, and fisherman react to the complicated arrival of the famed Copenhagen restaurant
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The Rise of the Small-Town ‘Boomerang’ Restaurant
Fed up with hostile regulations and slim profit margins, chefs from New York, Chicago, and the like are trading big-city burnout for life in smaller towns around the country.
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I Thought I Knew Italian American Pastry Until This Philly Bakery Blew My Mind
At Philadelphia’s Fiore, Justine MacNeil explores pastry traditions little known in America.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Restaurant Costs Are Still Sky-High
Cafés and bars nationwide struggle with the high cost of ingredients.