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

Dear Restaurant Owners: Please Forgive Me
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Dear Restaurant Owners: Please Forgive Me

A former food writer turned restaurateur issues as a formal apology.
The Man, The Myth, The Udon
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The Man, The Myth, The Udon

At Yume Ga Arukara, chef Tsuyoshi Nishioka specializes in cranking out perfectly chewy udon noodles and workshopping dreams.
Antoni Porowski Is “Nervous as Hell” for You to Try His New Restaurant
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Antoni Porowski Is “Nervous as Hell” for You to Try His New Restaurant

The Queer Eye star on what to expect from his healthy fast-casual menu—and how often you’ll really see him behind the counter.
These Restaurant Pancakes Go Way Beyond Buttermilk
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These Restaurant Pancakes Go Way Beyond Buttermilk

Chefs are reinventing pancakes with ingredients like coffee flour, sourdough starter, and egg whites (to get that fluffy height!).
The Baker Behind Some of the Best Carby, Buttery Goods in New York
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The Baker Behind Some of the Best Carby, Buttery Goods in New York

After working under the baking greats (Christina Tosi!), Zoe Kanan is making a name for herself with grain-packed chocolate chip cookies and stunning cakes.
Tex + Mex + ’Cue: 4 Texas Spots Combining the Best of Both Worlds
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Tex + Mex + ’Cue: 4 Texas Spots Combining the Best of Both Worlds

Texas pitmasters are incorporating Mexican-American flavors in their must-have barbecue.
What Happens When Five Sober Chefs Share a Kitchen?
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What Happens When Five Sober Chefs Share a Kitchen?

Sean Brock, Gregory Gourdet, Gabriel Rucker, Michael Solomonov, and Andrew Zimmern on why they're hosting a booze-free dinner this week.
The Pizza Place We Can't Stop Going To...For the Salad
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The Pizza Place We Can't Stop Going To...For the Salad

Ops makes killer wood-fired pies in Brooklyn, but we're flocking there for the ever-changing big salad.
The Wine Bar That’s Pouring the Most Interesting Stuff in Boston
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The Wine Bar That’s Pouring the Most Interesting Stuff in Boston

At Haley.Henry, Haley Fortier is championing female winemakers and serving some of the most fun-to-drink wine in the city.
How to Wash $1,000 Plates
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How to Wash $1,000 Plates

The near-crazy lengths restaurants go to protect their expensive ceramic dishes. Don’t drop them!
3 Lessons I Learned Cooking at Che Fico, One of America's Best New Restaurants
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3 Lessons I Learned Cooking at Che Fico, One of America's Best New Restaurants

Olive Garden is an inspiration, vegetable juices are your friends, and more.
The New All-Day Cafe That Feels Like It’s Been There Forever
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The New All-Day Cafe That Feels Like It’s Been There Forever

Newly expanded Kopitiam has the Malaysian food we crave at a shockingly affordable price.
How Hurricane Maria Transformed a Food Park Into a Community Wellness Space in Puerto Rico
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How Hurricane Maria Transformed a Food Park Into a Community Wellness Space in Puerto Rico

Almost a year after Hurricane Maria, San Juan's Lote 23 has become a support network and a gathering place.
29B Teahouse Is the One Place Where I'm a Regular in NYC
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29B Teahouse Is the One Place Where I'm a Regular in NYC

As a roving food journalist, I'm eating all over town...but I always come back to 29B.
The Chef Behind the Best Cakes We Ate This Year
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The Chef Behind the Best Cakes We Ate This Year

Pichet Ong’s cakes at Brothers and Sisters in D.C. are wildly imaginative and equally delicious. We can’t stop thinking about them.
When Restaurants Level the Playing Field, Everybody Wins
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When Restaurants Level the Playing Field, Everybody Wins

What happens when refugee status, a criminal record, addiction, and homelessness aren‘t seen as barriers to employment?
How Jorge Riera Dreamed Up NYC’s Most Exciting Wine List
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How Jorge Riera Dreamed Up NYC’s Most Exciting Wine List

The natural wine evangelist and sommelier behind Frenchette talks flavor profiles, price points, and the wines you're not drinking enough.
Meet the Designers Behind All the Coolest Restaurant Stuff
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Meet the Designers Behind All the Coolest Restaurant Stuff

I will not be satisfied until I’ve collected every tote bag, t-shirt, koozie, and matchbook Office of Brothers has ever made.
The Caribbean Pop-Up Dinners That Brought a Whole Family Together
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The Caribbean Pop-Up Dinners That Brought a Whole Family Together

Anya Peters founded Kit an’ Kin, a Caribbean dinner series in New York City based on her family’s recipes.
The Bake Sale Is Now Radical
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The Bake Sale Is Now Radical

Pastry chefs, writers, and more are going beyond big-ticket galas and finding a more accessible way to raise money and awareness for causes they believe in. Enter the bake sale.
Katsu Sandos Are Everywhere, and We’re Here For It
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Katsu Sandos Are Everywhere, and We’re Here For It

The simple Japanese pork cutlet sandwich that’s stolen our hearts—and dominated restaurant menus.
What Is Spontaneous Fermentation, and How Does It Affect the Taste of Wine, Beer, and Booze?
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What Is Spontaneous Fermentation, and How Does It Affect the Taste of Wine, Beer, and Booze?

The hands-off fermentation method makes wine, beer, and even rum more fun to drink. We’re very, very into it right now.
Nimblefish in Portland, OR Is the No. 6 Best New Restaurant in America 2018
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Nimblefish in Portland, OR Is the No. 6 Best New Restaurant in America 2018

Impeccably sourced fish, perfectly seasoned rice, and relentless attention to detail define every bite at this transcendent sushi bar.
The Hot 10: America’s Best New Restaurants in 2018
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The Hot 10: America’s Best New Restaurants in 2018

The most delicious, exciting, and just plain fun places to eat in America right now.
Nonesuch in Oklahoma City Is the #1 Best New Restaurant in America 2018
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Nonesuch in Oklahoma City Is the #1 Best New Restaurant in America 2018

How did a 22-seat tasting-menu spot in Oklahoma City from three chefs whom no one has ever heard of, in a city that no national critic has ever paid attention to, become America's best new restaurant?
Maydan in Washington, D.C. Is the No. 2 Best New Restaurant in America 2018
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Maydan in Washington, D.C. Is the No. 2 Best New Restaurant in America 2018

It took a trip halfway around the world to design the live-fire hearth at the center of this Middle Eastern restaurant. But it takes only one meal—and a couple hours staring longingly at the huge hearth and all the charred meats and puffy bread coming off it—to realize why it was so worth it.
Ugly Baby in Brooklyn Is the No. 3 Best New Restaurant in America 2018
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Ugly Baby in Brooklyn Is the No. 3 Best New Restaurant in America 2018

The hottest restaurant in New York? It’s quite literally the hottest. The chef, Sirichai Sreparplarn, is a chile whisperer who doesn’t care if you can’t stand the heat. And the food he cooks is habit-forming: You’ll crave the fiery but purposeful heat of his Technicolor Thai dishes