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Dining guides, chef spotlights, and restaurant coverage from a team of editors and writers who don’t miss a meal.

TikTok’s “Big Sis” Is Bringing Her Vietnamese Cooking to Eaters IRL
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TikTok’s “Big Sis” Is Bringing Her Vietnamese Cooking to Eaters IRL

Social media star Tway Nguyen wants to share the flavors she knows and loves.
Here's Why You're Seeing More Masa on Restaurant Menus
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Here's Why You're Seeing More Masa on Restaurant Menus

Nixtamalized corn is getting its due across the U.S., thanks to newly available heirloom maíz from Mexico and a mighty little grinder called a Molinito.
The Little Things: A Design Tour of Life on Marz Community Club, an Arty Chicago Brewery
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The Little Things: A Design Tour of Life on Marz Community Club, an Arty Chicago Brewery

It’s part brewery, part social club, part art project, and all fun.
20 Broadway Performers, Playwrights, Musicians, and More on the NYC Theater District Restaurants They Can't Wait to Return to
Being a Parent in the Restaurant Industry Shouldn’t Be This Hard
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Being a Parent in the Restaurant Industry Shouldn’t Be This Hard

Many people are trying to alleviate impossible working conditions. But policy experts are clear that the problems facing restaurant parents are beyond the power of individuals to solve.
How I Went From Prison Cook to Pizza Chef at One of Philly’s Best New Restaurants
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How I Went From Prison Cook to Pizza Chef at One of Philly’s Best New Restaurants

At Down North Pizza in Philadelphia, all the employees are formerly incarcerated, including executive chef Michael Carter. This is his story.
Farm Club Has Big Ambitions (And the Best Onion Rings) in Northern Michigan
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Farm Club Has Big Ambitions (And the Best Onion Rings) in Northern Michigan

In a region dominated by Big Ag, this restaurant on a small farm is about as local, and delicious, as it gets.
My Chinatown Restaurant Was on the Brink of Collapse. Then the Community Stepped In.
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My Chinatown Restaurant Was on the Brink of Collapse. Then the Community Stepped In.

Ruth Li and her husband have owned their restaurant in Elmhurst, Queens, for nearly 10 years. But when COVID-19 hit they needed help from Chinatown’s next generation.
My Career in Restaurants Taught Me What Local Government Really Needs
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My Career in Restaurants Taught Me What Local Government Really Needs

Freshman politician Francesca Hong shares how her understanding of service has evolved as she went from chef and restaurant owner to Wisconsin state assembly representative.
Heads of the Table
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Heads of the Table

The trailblazing, community-building, future-making leaders changing the restaurant industry for good.
Every Little Thing That Goes Into Naemo’s Stunning Gujeolpan
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Every Little Thing That Goes Into Naemo’s Stunning Gujeolpan

Pop-up founder Arnold Byun and chef Kyungbin Min walked us through each dish in this celebratory Korean platter.
Restaurants Are Busier Than Ever, But We’re All Hanging By a Thread
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Restaurants Are Busier Than Ever, But We’re All Hanging By a Thread

Chef Edward Lee shares how independent restaurants are still struggling to find workers and source ingredients—and why he’s still hopeful.
This Burger at D.C.’s Pogiboy Is Savory, Sweet, and Distinctly Filipino
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This Burger at D.C.’s Pogiboy Is Savory, Sweet, and Distinctly Filipino

Chefs Tom Cunanan and Paolo Dungca bring Filipino flavors and burger-joint-honed techniques to their crowd-pleasing To “Chino” burger.
The Chef Who Embodies Hawai'i’s Past, Present, and Future
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The Chef Who Embodies Hawai'i’s Past, Present, and Future

Sheldon Simeon wants you to pay attention to the islands.
Nina Compton’s Guide to New Orleans
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Nina Compton’s Guide to New Orleans

The chef’s cross-city crawl, with stops for po’boys, drinks, and dancing
India Maxwell’s Guide to Bozeman, Montana
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India Maxwell’s Guide to Bozeman, Montana

The server and bartender’s extremely active itinerary (hikes! cocktails!) in a beautiful Rocky Mountains town
Valeria Taylor’s Guide to Chicago
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Valeria Taylor’s Guide to Chicago

The pastry chef breezes through the city’s best bakeries, breweries, and hot dogs.
Nik Sharma’s Guide to Los Angeles
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Nik Sharma’s Guide to Los Angeles

The cookbook author’s perfect day eating all the carbs (and saving room for dessert) just north of the city
Femi Oyediran and Miles White’s Guide to Charleston
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Femi Oyediran and Miles White’s Guide to Charleston

A highly opinionated guide to the city’s hyped lunch spots, late-night drinks, and best views.
Mona Talbott and Kate Arding’s Guide to Hudson, New York
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Mona Talbott and Kate Arding’s Guide to Hudson, New York

A whirlwind tour of farms, antique shops, and tropically inspired meals with local shop owners
Sheldon Simeon’s Guide to Maui
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Sheldon Simeon’s Guide to Maui

The chef’s poke-and-shave-ice-filled stretch along the northwest side of the island
@thesussmans Says What No One Else Is Saying About the Restaurant Industry&-In Memes
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@thesussmans Says What No One Else Is Saying About the Restaurant Industry—In Memes

The hilarious and bleak genius hidden in a bunch of memes about farting in the walk-in freezer and cleaning grease traps.
Singapore's Hawker Centers Were on the Brink of Disappearing. Then the Government and the U.N. Stepped In.
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Singapore's Hawker Centers Were on the Brink of Disappearing. Then the Government and the U.N. Stepped In.

Thanks to UNESCO and the country's own programming, roti prata and noodle hawkers are enshrined as "intangible" cultural icons.
Is It Ever Okay...to Sip a Vaccinated Friend’s Drink Just to Try It?
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Is It Ever Okay...to Sip a Vaccinated Friend’s Drink Just to Try It?

Questionable etiquette for a new, slightly fraught era of dining out.
I Spent My Life Assimilating, but My Father's Recipe Reminds Me of Who I Am
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I Spent My Life Assimilating, but My Father's Recipe Reminds Me of Who I Am

Yia Vang reflects on how he ran away from his Hmong identity as a kid and what he learned when he returned to it as a chef.
What It's Like to Be a Woman in the Craft Beer Industry
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What It's Like to Be a Woman in the Craft Beer Industry

Women working in craft beer have been anonymously sharing experiences of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and racism on the job. Some are speaking out.
Stefano Diaz Is Building a Better Butcher Shop
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Stefano Diaz Is Building a Better Butcher Shop

The Meat Wagon is all about showing up for employees, farmers, and the community.
Restaurant Diaries
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Restaurant Diaries

Dispatches from the industry’s front lines