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openings A Brooklyn Restaurant Opens With a Bold Idea: No Chef and No Trash Rhodora Wine Bar is slated to be New York’s first true zero-waste restaurant. By Clint Rainey
openings Everyone Fantasizes About Their Dream Restaurant. This Couple Actually Built It. “We always had this dream to do something together.” By Chris Crowley
best of new york The Absolute Best Vegetarian Sandwiches in New York You’ll never miss the meat. By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
restaurant review Rezdôra Pays Homage to Emilia-Romagna, One of Italy’s Most Delicious Regions It’s a destination for rich pastas, but the sleeper might be the salumi plates. By Adam Platt
eye-openers There’s a Better Way to Brunch. It Involves Sizzling Sisig and Pandan Waffles. This weekend, skip the eggs Benedict. By Jasmine Arielle Ting
events New York Taste Returns October 21 Chefs from Maison Yaki, KĀWI, Adda Indian Canteen, Hunky Dory, and more are on this year’s bill. By Nikita Richardson

restaurant review Red Hook Tavern Is an Homage to the Past in Every Way Hometown Barbecue’s Billy Durney has designed his new venture as a tribute to the intimate corner taverns of his youth. By Adam Platt
restaurant review Rezdôra Pays Homage to Emilia-Romagna, One of Italy’s Most Delicious Regions It’s a destination for rich pastas, but the sleeper might be the salumi plates. By Adam Platt
restaurant review Maison Yaki Is an Inventive French Riff on a Japanese Izakaya The skewers are classically sauced and the plates are small but filling. By Adam Platt
the underground gourmet review Bangklyn East Harlem Combines Its Owner’s Sartorial and Culinary Passions Vintage clothes and Thai-inspired comfort food share space in a quirky uptown café. By Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite

the grub street diet Comedian Michelle Buteau Drinks Her Rosé on Ice “I’m living my best life like a fucking French person.” By Chris Crowley
the grub street diet Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski Really Loves Cheese “I saw enchiladas, I saw cheese, I saw meat, and I was like, ‘I’m going to fuck all of this up.’” By Chris Crowley
the grub street diet Little Brother’s Phonte Wouldn’t Trust Himself With Biscoff Butter “I know I’m not that strong.” By Chris Crowley
the grub street diet Katie Couric Is Faithful to Her Favorite Mayo “I don’t get along with people who prefer Miracle Whip.” By Chris Crowley