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

The Pinnacle of Pasta: The Top 9 Plates of Pasta in Rome
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The Pinnacle of Pasta: The Top 9 Plates of Pasta in Rome

The top plates of pasta in Rome, from cult classics to signature dishes.
Where to Find the Best Breakfast, Street Kebabs, and Beans (Yes, Beans) in Istanbul
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Where to Find the Best Breakfast, Street Kebabs, and Beans (Yes, Beans) in Istanbul

From experimental New Turkish Cuisine to a traditional Turkish breakfast with all the fixings, here's where to find the best food and drink in Istanbul right now.
That Time Writer Michael Chabon Packed His Family Into a Minivan With a Stranger in Morocco
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That Time Writer Michael Chabon Packed His Family Into a Minivan With a Stranger in Morocco

Why take your family to France or Florida when you could pack them into a minivan with a stranger in Morocco? Novelist Michael Chabon explains.
Rose's Fine Food in Detroit Is the Ultimate Diner
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Rose's Fine Food in Detroit Is the Ultimate Diner

Rose's has a gravitational pull–one that instantly makes you feel like a regular. Is Rose's Fine Food a diner? It's the ideal.
Your Next Great Meal Is in This Tiny New Zealand Surf Town
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Your Next Great Meal Is in This Tiny New Zealand Surf Town

Surfing in New Zealand's Big Bay isn't just about catching waves—it's about finding your next great meal right in the water.
The Best Charcuterie on the Planet Is 4,770 Feet Above Sea Level
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The Best Charcuterie on the Planet Is 4,770 Feet Above Sea Level

Some of the best cured meats on the planet await those willing to scale a mountain in the Swiss Alps.
Down Under Wonder: How to Do Brekkie Like an Australian
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Down Under Wonder: How to Do Brekkie Like an Australian

We're gathering breakfast inspiration from down under. Here's how to do brekkie like an Australian.
Check Please! Restaurants That Make Paying the Bill (Almost) as Fun as the Food
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Check Please! Restaurants That Make Paying the Bill (Almost) as Fun as the Food

We love how much fun restaurants have when we ask to see the bill. Here are some of our favorite check containers that make paying almost as much fun as eating.
A Modern Guide to Eating and Drinking in London
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A Modern Guide to Eating and Drinking in London

Nowhere else do 200-year-old restaurants feel so buzzy, or avant-garde newcomers so classic. American expat Lauren Collins dines her way through the city, savoring the best of both worlds.
The Croissant Loaf Is Proof That Everlasting Flakiness Can Exist
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The Croissant Loaf Is Proof That Everlasting Flakiness Can Exist

Get to know the croissant loaf. It is your friend. Your very good friend.
What's More Important at Restaurants: Food or Service?
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What's More Important at Restaurants: Food or Service?

Is it more important for a restaurant to have great food or great service? The answer isn't so clear-cut.
Why We Love Special Treatment at Restaurants (And How They Get it Right)
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Why We Love Special Treatment at Restaurants (And How They Get it Right)

It's not required for restaurants to go above and beyond their service norms. But when they do, customers are slow to forget those extra-nice "just because" touches.
How Philadelphia's Beloved High Street on Market Plans to Win Over NYC's Carb-Lovers
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How Philadelphia's Beloved High Street on Market Plans to Win Over NYC's Carb-Lovers

Philadelphia's most revered bakery is coming to NYC later this year.
Why You Should Go to Restaurants When the Weather Is Really Bad
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Why You Should Go to Restaurants When the Weather Is Really Bad

Yes, you should get to restaurants in bad weather (as long as you can get there safely).
How a Restaurant Turns a Good Idea Into a Great Pop-Up
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How a Restaurant Turns a Good Idea Into a Great Pop-Up

The best pop-up restaurants are casual, creative, and above all, resourceful.
Veggie Panna Cotta: So Weird It Works
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Veggie Panna Cotta: So Weird It Works

Veggies may seem out of place in a panna cotta, but the custard serves as a blank canvas for pretty much any flavor—savory included.
The Cult-Favorite Wood-Fired Grills Taking the Restaurant World by Storm
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The Cult-Favorite Wood-Fired Grills Taking the Restaurant World by Storm

There are normal grills, and there are grills made by Grillworks.
How Restaurants Keep You Coming Back for More
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How Restaurants Keep You Coming Back for More

You know when a restaurant is so great you want to come back immediately? That's not accidental.
Where to Eat Great Barbecue During SXSW When You Can’t Get Into Franklin
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Where to Eat Great Barbecue During SXSW When You Can’t Get Into Franklin

Austin offers an embarrassment of barbecue. Here’s the best of the best.
Beer, Biscuits, and Burgers: How to Eat and Drink Your Way Through Asheville, NC
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Beer, Biscuits, and Burgers: How to Eat and Drink Your Way Through Asheville, NC

For years, Asheville has been craft beer nirvana. Now, thanks to homegrown and new-to-town chefs, it’s the food that’s leading the way.
Avoid Being 'That Table' When You Go Out to Restaurants
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Avoid Being 'That Table' When You Go Out to Restaurants

Are you making one of these mistakes when you go out to eat? Here's how to avoid them and spare yourself a reputation as "that table."
Escape to an Enchanting Dinner Party in Mexico City
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Escape to an Enchanting Dinner Party in Mexico City

When the smartest food blog in town throws a party in a Modernist masterpiece, what's on the plate is as bold as the architecture surrounding it.
8 Amazing Bread Loaves From Across the Country You Should Seek Out
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8 Amazing Bread Loaves From Across the Country You Should Seek Out

We went to the top bakeries to find loaves so good you might finish them in one sitting (whoops!)
Why We Really Go to Restaurants (It's Not Just the Food)
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Why We Really Go to Restaurants (It's Not Just the Food)

On the latest episode of "Best New Restaurant," both competitors suffered from food gaffes, but exceptional service made up for the kitchen's less-than-perfect food.
What It's Like to Work at the Waffle House for 24 Hours Straight
Mexico City's New Wave of Chefs and Producers
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Mexico City's New Wave of Chefs and Producers

How to keep track of Mexico City’s new wave of chefs and producers? Start with these Dónde Comeré favorites, all taking inspiration from—and pushing against—tradition.
"Best New Restaurant" Episode 4: Tiny Mistakes and Why They Matter a Lot
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"Best New Restaurant" Episode 4: Tiny Mistakes and Why They Matter a Lot

What diners should know about why restaurants have off days, and what restaurants should know about preventing (and fixing) them.
How Shake Shack Is Rewriting the Rules of Fast Food
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How Shake Shack Is Rewriting the Rules of Fast Food

Sure, you'll take a Shake Shack burger and crinkle-cut fries over McDonald's any day. But can the Shack still feel special when there are hundreds of them?
Inside Shed, Sonoma County's Charming General Store and Restaurant
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Inside Shed, Sonoma County's Charming General Store and Restaurant

In still-sleepy Healdsburg, California, you can eat, drink, shop, garden, and learn to cook under one soaring solar-paneled roof. We visited Shed for an inspiring meal by chef Miles Thompson.
Pressure Cooking: Why Both "Best New Restaurant" Competitors Struggled on Episode 3
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Pressure Cooking: Why Both "Best New Restaurant" Competitors Struggled on Episode 3

Why did both competitors struggle to make it through episode 3's pressure challenge? Plus, restaurant and drinks editor Andrew Knowlton weighs in on his guest judging experience.