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

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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.

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Heads of the Table
The trailblazing, community-building, future-making leaders changing the restaurant industry for good.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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The 6 Food Cities (and an Island!) on Our Summer Travel Bucket List
Our favorite food people share their ideal eating itineraries, from Maui to upstate New York.
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Valeria Taylor’s Guide to Chicago
The pastry chef breezes through the city’s best bakeries, breweries, and hot dogs.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Fat Choy Is Making Very Good, Very Vegan Chinese Food
Chef Justin Lee isn’t vegan, but he’d like to build a better world by making vegan Chinese food that even carnivores crave.
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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.

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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.