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

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.
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.
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
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
Seeds Are Our Future, but We Need a New System
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Seeds Are Our Future, but We Need a New System

In her fourth Restaurant Diary, farmer Kristyn Leach explains how the pandemic destabilized supply chains, emphasizing the importance of reimagining the seed-growing system.
I Used to Teach Restaurant Staff About Vodka. Now I Teach Them About Hospitality.
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I Used to Teach Restaurant Staff About Vodka. Now I Teach Them About Hospitality.

In her fourth Restaurant Diary entry, brand ambassador Jenny Feldt explains how her job has changed due to the recent staffing shortage in the restaurant and bar industry.
Woon’s Mother-Son Team on Facing Cancer, COVID-19, and Asian Hate
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Woon’s Mother-Son Team on Facing Cancer, COVID-19, and Asian Hate

In the two short years since it opened, Woon Kitchen has evolved into a beloved neighborhood restaurant and a vibrant activist hub.
How I’m Making a Living Wage as a Line Cook
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How I’m Making a Living Wage as a Line Cook

In his fourth Restaurant Diary entry, line cook Peter Steckler explains how the restaurant he works at handles the wage gap between the front-of-house and the back-of-house.
The Way Wine Is Served at Restaurants Is Changing
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The Way Wine Is Served at Restaurants Is Changing

In her fourth Restaurant Diary entry, wine educator Kyla Peal talks about how restaurants need to adapt their beverage programs as they reopen.
Can Takeout Be Less Terrible for the Environment? This Chef Thinks So.
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Can Takeout Be Less Terrible for the Environment? This Chef Thinks So.

At Oyster Oyster, chef Rob Rubba is reimagining takeout, one to-go container and growler at a time.
My Farm’s CSA Has Become a Refuge for Asian Americans
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My Farm’s CSA Has Become a Refuge for Asian Americans

In her third Restaurant Diary entry, farmer Kristyn Leach talks about her Asian American community in California and how she’s supporting it at this time.
The Iftar Box at Atlanta Halal Meat & Food Is Full of Family Favorites
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The Iftar Box at Atlanta Halal Meat & Food Is Full of Family Favorites

Father-son duo Ahmed and Farhan Momin draw inspiration from their Indian American family for the post-fast meal during Ramadan.