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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The 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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We Need to Talk About How Dark Restaurants Are
Restaurants use mood lighting to curate a vibe, but not everyone agrees on what constitutes bright enough.

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The 9 Best New Bars of 2025
Pouring dialed-in classics, witchy cocktails, or Japanese-inspired drinks, 2025’s Best New Bars are pushing boundaries.

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Making Magic at New Orleans' Newest Witchy Bar, Tatlo
At this Bourbon Street bar, chef Cristina Quakenbush marries her Filipino cooking with her spiritual practice, manifesting divine results.

Lifestyle
The Best Bars in Singapore Are Going Big on Nonalcoholic Cocktails
The international cocktail destination is leveling up non-alc drinking through clever experimentation centering aroma, flavor, and texture.

chicago
The 8 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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How Ice Cream Took Over the Dessert Menu
Between slimming margins and shrinking pastry programs, ice cream has become the dessert of choice for a number of buzzy new restaurants.

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We Created the World's Best Restaurant—For Just One Night
At an exclusive dinner inside the New York Public Library, Bon Appétit assembled some of the best chefs in the world for an unforgettable four-course meal.
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The Best Bars and Cafes in Philadelphia Right Now
Whether you’re sipping a Japanese whisky or enjoying a traditional chai, these 9 spots reflect Philly’s booming drinks scene

Lifestyle
This Philly Bar Embraces Japanese Craft to Create Incredibly Thoughtful Cocktails
Almanac is an ambitious Japanese-style speakeasy that's a love letter to all things local and seasonal.

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The 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.

Lifestyle
My Date Is a Dud! Can the Bartender Save Me?
A pro bartender answers your questions about the unspoken rules of bar etiquette

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The Best Fried Chicken in Italy Might Be at This Michelin-Starred Chef’s Roadside Restaurants
ALT started as a passion project for chef Niko Romito. Today, it’s a nationwide movement for better roadside dining on Italian motorways.

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The 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.

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Where to Eat in Marfa, Texas
This small West Texas town is big on art and flavor. Well-seasoned locals share their favorite pit stops for a memorable weekend trip.

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The Design Firm Behind Today’s ‘It’ Restaurants
Post Company’s meticulous approach to design creates one-of-a-kind dining experiences

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Marcus Samuelsson Comes Home
At Marcus Addis, atop Ethiopia’s tallest building, one of the world’s most successful chefs is securing his legacy by preparing the next generation of talent.

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Where to Eat in Cornwall, UK
Seafood, surf, and superlative pastries make England’s southwestern most tip a destination like no other.
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The 10 Must-Visit Restaurants to Try This Spring
An Asian American diner in Houston, a swanky Afro-Caribbean restaurant in LA, and more reasons to dine out this season.

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The 11 Best Restaurants in London Right Now
England's capital city is a dining destination like no other, and these 11 restaurants reflect the best London has to offer.

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You're Not Imagining It, Restaurants Really Do Save the Best Tables For Reservations
We asked restaurant owners and managers how they choose which tables to set aside for walk-ins. You might want to book your next dinner now.

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The Making of a Cover Story: What It Took to Reach a Fine-Dining Restaurant in the Himalayas
Sarah Khan’s travel diary on the hurdles of reaching Naar, the 16-seat, tasting menu destination on the cover of the Travel Issue.

Culture
The ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Cast Has Been Announced
For its 10-year anniversary, the show will turn the lens on José Andrés, Thomas Keller, Jamie Oliver, and Alice Waters

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London's Most Controversial Chef on Spoiled Customers, Communism, and Fantasy
Hugh Corcoran, the firebrand chef behind the Yellow Bittern, thinks we all deserve a longer lunch break. “Reorganize society so we can drink wine in the middle of the afternoon.”

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The 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.

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Eating a 15-Course Meal in the Heights of the Himalayas
At the height of his career, chef Prateek Sadhu left Mumbai for his Himalayan roots, creating a restaurant that is reimagining dining in India

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How Cosmic Brownie–Inspired Desserts Took Over American Bakeries
The nostalgia-laden packaged treat has inspired creative interpretations at restaurants and bakeries across the country.

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Should 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.
Culture
The Role Sushi Plays in Feeding Ukrainian Troops on the Front Lines
Sushi is about as far from traditional Ukrainian food as you can get. Over the past 20 years, it’s become central to the identity and cuisine of a country at war.

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The ‘50 Best Group’ is Launching a North America Best Restaurants List
The list, which caters to foreign travelers, joins a crowded field of restaurant kingmakers who recognize top-notch dining in various ways.