Try these up-and-coming restaurants before the critics review them, and the crowds follow.

Cheap small plates are everywhere, but some restaurants still offer barflies nibbles for free.

Tired of indiscriminate boozing and tepid corned beef on St. Patrick's Day? Fight back with our picks for raucous Celtic bands, a 30-bar drink-athon, Gaelic steak — and Irish pubs where you'll meet an actual Emerald Isler.

Some of the most desirable restaurants for Valentine's Day are helmed by couples. And if you can't score a reservation, those same duos have divulged the romance-worthy recipes they make for each other at home.

Three-course dinner on New Year's Eve? Why not ten, with a live band and dancing? Splurge on one of these second seatings for an extravagant evening.

Whether they come from an expert's kitchen or yours, these desserts will be the pièce de résistance of any holiday meal.

Choose from a potluck of feasts offered around town this Thanksgiving from French country to soulful southern fare.

Don't just down tequila shots at any dive with a tricolor flag: Celebrate the Battle of Puebla by pairing classy cocktails with festive food.

Dessert may be finished, but your date (we hope) is not. Assuming you haven't blown it, this step-by-step lover's manual will guide you through the rest of your night.

Pairs looking to share a spoon come dessert will be out in imposing numbers on Valentine's Day. With apologies to recovering voyeurs, here are some confections ideal for public-display-of-affection types.