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

Heyday
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Heyday

Every dish coming out of this Minneapolis kitchen feels like something that's never been done before.
Thip Khao
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Thip Khao

Spicy, funky Laotian cuisine takes up residency in Washington DC.
Mission Chinese Food
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Mission Chinese Food

It's back. It's better than ever. And there's duck roasted in lotus leaf and clay.
Milktooth
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Milktooth

Brunch is a way of life at this homey Indianapolis newcomer.
Kachka
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Kachka

Who knew Portland, Oregon's take on classic Russian cooking could be so much damn fun. The more than 60 vodkas don't hurt, either.
Hola Arepa
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Hola Arepa

A beloved Minneapolis food truck morphs into a brick-and-mortar celebration of the "it" sandwich.
Krog Street Market
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Krog Street Market

Atlanta is home to one of the country's coolest food markets, with flawless burgers, dreamy ice cream, and a winning cheesesteak.
Lazy Bear
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Lazy Bear

San Francisco's favorite pop-up dinner party finds a permanent home that's just as quirky and communal as the original.
Momofuku Ko
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Momofuku Ko

David Chang's chef's counter continues to push the boundaries of New York City fine dining.
Kindred
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Kindred

A young couple moves back to Davidson, North Carolina, to open a restaurant—and build a community.
AL's Place
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AL's Place

San Francisco chef Aaron London obsesses over every leaf, stalk, and root at his veg-centric neighborhood spot.
Parachute
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Parachute

A Chicago husband-and-wife duo put their bold, funky spin on Korean classics.
Petit Trois
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Petit Trois

Ludo Lefebvre goes back to his roots, creating a quintessential French bistro in a Los Angeles strip mall.
Liholiho Yacht Club
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Liholiho Yacht Club

San Francisco meets Hawaii at this ingredient-driven, Spam-flaunting restaurant.
Manolin
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Manolin

Seafood is the star at this Caribbean-flavored Seattle spot that feels like a dream vacation.
Milk Glass Mrkt
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Milk Glass Mrkt

Leave it to Portland, Oregon, to produce this too-cute breakfast spot, where you can put an egg on everything.
Gardner
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Gardner

Austin gets its very own Scandi moment in this vegetable-loving, grown-up spot.
Porcellino's Craft Butcher
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Porcellino's Craft Butcher

The latest venture from two beloved Memphis chefs is part café, part butcher shop, and all ridiculously delicious.
Rintaro
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Rintaro

East (Japan) meets West (California) at this San Francisco izakaya, where it’s all about the details.
Semilla
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Semilla

Elaborately prepared vegetables shine at this tiny, tasting-menu-only Brooklyn restaurant.
An Actually Useful Guide to the North Fork of Long Island
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An Actually Useful Guide to the North Fork of Long Island

This is Spilling the Beans, where we ask in-the-know baristas to give us the lowdown on their hometown. This time, Jess Dunne, head roaster at North Fork Roasting Company schools us on Long Island's North Fork.
The New Caprese, a.k.a. the Best Way to Eat Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes
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The New Caprese, a.k.a. the Best Way to Eat Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes

Tomatoes, basil, cheese—a dish we know and love gets a major upgrade and gives us the Caprese we didn't know we needed.
3 Reasons to French Toast Every Pastry in the Basket
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3 Reasons to French Toast Every Pastry in the Basket

Move over challah and brioche. The French toasts capturing our imaginations these days are all about the most decadent pastries in the basket.
Preserving Americana in New Jersey, the Diner Capital of the World
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Preserving Americana in New Jersey, the Diner Capital of the World

How did New Jersey earn its status as the diner capital of the world?
Eat Like a Local: Beyond New Orleans’ Famed French Quarter
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Eat Like a Local: Beyond New Orleans’ Famed French Quarter

New Orleans has an unparalleled reputation for fine dining and rich, deep-fried flavors.
How a Four-Star Chef Finds Inspiration in the Kitchen
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How a Four-Star Chef Finds Inspiration in the Kitchen

For Brooks Headley, the crush of dinner service (and a Leonard Maltin movie guide) can lead to greatness.
Dig Into Sundaes, Sodas, and Floats at the Country's Charming New Ice Cream Parlors
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Dig Into Sundaes, Sodas, and Floats at the Country's Charming New Ice Cream Parlors

There’s nothing old-fashioned about today’s throwback ice cream parlors, where sprinkles make way for Aleppo pecans, floats get a splash of house-made lemongrass soda, and that cherry on top is pickled.
Inside The Four Horsemen, James Murphy's Minimalist (And Homey) New Wine Bar
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Inside The Four Horsemen, James Murphy's Minimalist (And Homey) New Wine Bar

LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and his team just opened a new wine bar in New York. We take a magnifying glass to all the design details that set the mood. And yes, there will be music.
Korean Barbecue 101: How to Order Grilled Meats and Booze Like a Pro
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Korean Barbecue 101: How to Order Grilled Meats and Booze Like a Pro

Crack the code to the most rocking meal in town.