Restaurants

In an interview with BA, Charlie Redd, the owner of Dragon Pizza in Somerville, MA, shares how he ended up in a shouting match with pizza’s most powerful tastemaker.

From New York to DC, the flaky flatbread is being transformed into burritos, burgers, and so much more.

From old-school classics to a chewy new wave of mochi donuts, these are the very best donut shops to start—or finish—your day.

The wine buyer from the Michelin-starred COTE shares her eight favorite wine spots.

Only one person drinking? Your friend ordered the lobster? We asked etiquette experts how to split the check—and avoid paying more than your share.

At Dub N Grub, chef Kriss Kofi transforms plant-based proteins and local vegetables into crisp “chicken,” Jerk Rasta Pasta, and rich stews.

Five local hospitality workers recount the harrowing days following the crisis and the eeriness of watching the visitors crucial to their economy sip mai tais at resorts.

During this particularly scorching summer, restaurants are putting a dash of salt in their bubbly drinks.

Experiential restaurants like Malibu Barbie Café, Karen's Diner, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea are bringing new life to the flailing genre.

Regional taco styles are flourishing in LA. These are local food writer and taco expert Javier Cabral’s picks for the absolute best ones across the city.

Everything to know about the restaurants in Michelin’s 2023 California restaurant guide.

The Nicolett in Lubbock, Texas, pays homage to the region in ways that go beyond the menu. Here’s how chef-owner Finn Walter designed his tribute to the region.

The Shake Shack founder has waded into the tipping discourse, saying there’s no “obligation to tip whatsoever” on takeout or a quick coffee order.

Chains like Panera and Einstein Bros. introduce most Americans to bagels. There are better options now—but these lo-fi bagels still have a place in food culture.

From San Francisco to Philly and beyond, regional bagel culture is drawing intense obsession—and very long lines.

For too long, bagels have been just average outside NYC. But now, absolutely superb versions are having a national moment from California to Florida—and they're worth waiting in line to try.

Bagels across America are seriously great now, as bakers develop their own regional styles. To celebrate, we put together a list of the finest ones—outside of New York and the tristate area.

Sorry haters, sweet bagels have always been good, and now, they're only getting better.

It yields a superior ratio of bagel to schmear.

At craft bagel shops like Rose Foods in Portland, ME, bagels have never been cheap. According to owner Chad Conley, this one would cost even more if he wanted to make a real profit.

This year’s controversial but hotly anticipated list was announced on June 20 at a ceremony in Valencia, Spain.

From gravy-soaked classics to delightful new spins, Chicago’s iconic Italian beef is alive and well. Here’s where to find the very best versions, according to a local.

A new study suggests that after a gratuity boom at the height of the pandemic, a lot of people think tipping has gotten out of hand. That's bad news for service workers.

The fast food chain is testing a meatless and dairy-free version of its much-loved and constantly copied Crunchwrap. I knew I needed to track it down and give it a try.

The real winners of this year's James Beard Awards were small cities and towns, which boxed out places like New York and San Francisco. It’s just one example of the way once-ignored places are taking center stage.

An Alabama chef was disqualified from award consideration on May 11 for allegedly breaching the foundation’s code of ethics. It’s not the foundation's first run-in with controversy.

This food-packed road trip itinerary will lead you to a bounty of fresh-caught seafood, fluffy egg tarts, and exciting new restaurants.

Following excitement and drama, the prestigious awards will be announced at a ceremony in Chicago. The full list will be published here.

A fan-favorite pupusa pop-up finds a permanent home, Thai restaurant royalty open a second space, and six more summer restaurant openings we just can’t wait for.

A new CDC report indicated that the largest portion of identifiable food-related illness in restaurants stems from sick staff. But there’s a larger issue at play: a lack of paid sick leave.