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You're Not Imagining It, Restaurants Really Do Save the Best Tables For Reservations
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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.
The Making of a Cover Story: What It Took to Reach a Fine-Dining Restaurant in the Himalayas
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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.
The ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Cast Has Been Announced
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
London's Most Controversial Chef on Spoiled Customers, Communism, and Fantasy
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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.”
The Best Kebabs in Paris
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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.
Eating a 15-Course Meal in the Heights of the Himalayas
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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
How Cosmic Brownie–Inspired Desserts Took Over American Bakeries
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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.
Should Kids Be Allowed in Fine Dining Restaurants?
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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.
The Role Sushi Plays in Feeding Ukrainian Troops on the Front Lines
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.
The ‘50 Best Group’ is Launching a North America Best Restaurants List
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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.
The Best Breakfast Tacos in San Antonio
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The Best Breakfast Tacos in San Antonio

No place does breakfast tacos quite like San Antonio, where homemade flour tortillas are loaded with sustenance and flavor. These eight restaurants blend tradition and ingenuity.
Chefs Are Falling Back in Love With Steaming. You Should Too
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Chefs Are Falling Back in Love With Steaming. You Should Too

Get started with the tenderest fish, elegant cabbage rolls, and more.
Today’s Best Pizza Gets Irreverent and Personal
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Today’s Best Pizza Gets Irreverent and Personal

Culture-combining craft pizzerias used to be outliers. Now, thanks to new tools, free-spirited experimentation, and a swell of diner excitement, they’re reshaping pizza culture in the US.
These 8 Pizzerias Are Reimagining the Craft
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These 8 Pizzerias Are Reimagining the Craft

From Neapolitan-style pies with Mexican flavors to New York slices loaded with oxtails, chefs are reshaping pizza to represent their cultures and our collective appetite for creative new approaches.
The 9 Must-Visit Restaurants to Try in 2025
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The 9 Must-Visit Restaurants to Try in 2025

A star chef heads for Wall Street, Philadelphia’s most in-demand sushi chef expands, and more.
How a Restaurant Family Celebrates Chinese New Year
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How a Restaurant Family Celebrates Chinese New Year

The tight-knit crew behind LA’s beloved restaurant Chifa pulls inspiration from their Chino Latino roots for a festive feast.
The Best Doro Wat in Washington, DC
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The Best Doro Wat in Washington, DC

The rich and spicy stew, often regarded as Ethiopia’s national dish, is the pride of local restaurants. Here are the eight best versions.
How Sacramento, California, Became the Center of American Caviar Production
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How Sacramento, California, Became the Center of American Caviar Production

Most of the caviar in the country now comes from a single producer in this undersung region.
The Restaurant Trends That Defined 2024
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The Restaurant Trends That Defined 2024

Seriously good NA cocktails, wildly inventive Caesar salads, and bars with dinner-worthy food. These are the trends that shaped the way we dined this year.
The 8 Must-Visit New Restaurants to Try This Winter
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The 8 Must-Visit New Restaurants to Try This Winter

A Laotian noodle bar in Oklahoma City, a beloved Atlanta chef’s next act, and plenty more new restaurants to check out this season.
6 Rising Chefs on Their First Year in Business
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6 Rising Chefs on Their First Year in Business

The people behind the Best New Restaurants of 2024 reflect on the challenges of a young business, the impact of national accolades, and what comes next.
You Don’t Have to Help Clear the Table at a Sit-Down Restaurant
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You Don’t Have to Help Clear the Table at a Sit-Down Restaurant

According to the pros, trying to help bus your table might even make a waiter’s life more difficult.
At This Restaurant in Bogotá, Wood-Fire Cooking and Long, Luxurious Meals Are Standard Fare
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At This Restaurant in Bogotá, Wood-Fire Cooking and Long, Luxurious Meals Are Standard Fare

At Prudencia, seven courses and all the time in the world are always on the menu.
The Best Dishes We Ate at New Restaurants in 2024
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The Best Dishes We Ate at New Restaurants in 2024

Culling from restaurants we visited during the hunt for the best new restaurants of the year, our scouts give you 16 dishes we loved.
The 9 Must-Visit New Restaurants of Fall 2024
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The 9 Must-Visit New Restaurants of Fall 2024

A Momofuku comeback in New York, a celebrated Chicago chef’s new bar, and plenty more new restaurants to check out this season.
The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024
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The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024

From breakout barbecue in Lockhart, Texas, to Vietnamese drinking food with a Miami spin, these are the best new restaurants in the US.
How Diverse Influences Shape a Midwestern Tasting Menu
Culture

How Diverse Influences Shape a Midwestern Tasting Menu

At Agni in Columbus, Ohio, chef Avishar Barua crafts a menu inspired by his team and their cultures. Here's what inspired each of the six courses.
The Indonesian Restaurant Where Dessert Comes First
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The Indonesian Restaurant Where Dessert Comes First

At Pasar in Portland, Oregon, an array of bright and subtly sweet kue are intended to be eaten throughout a savory feast.
How a Fish-Sauce-Spiked Cocktail Conveys Cambodian Spirit
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How a Fish-Sauce-Spiked Cocktail Conveys Cambodian Spirit

At Sophon in Seattle, cocktails pull inspiration from Khmer identity and the Pacific Northwest. Here’s what goes into one savory, tropical drink.