RIP to David Mintz, the Inventor of Tofutti The so-called “P.T. Barnum of tofu” was a pioneer of plant-based capitalism.
homecomings
Jan. 22, 2019
The Return of Rocco DiSpirito After 15 years, the celebrity chef is back in a kitchen — will his critics give him another chance?
The Great British Baking Show Is Back — and It’s a Very Welcome Dose of KindnessThe latest series debuts Friday on Netflix, just weeks after it wrapped up in the U.K.
the feeding tube
Aug. 31, 2018
The Great British Baking Show Is Back — But Is It Still Good?A superfan weighs in on some big changes for the show that essentially defines British culture.
The Case for Restaurant Summer Vacation The European practice is rare in America; it shouldn’t be.
How Joël Robuchon Became the Most Influential Chef in the World The French chef’s rise to prominence was marked by outsider status and a flair for mixing the old with the new.
How Well Does Amazon’s Whole Foods Delivery Work in NYC? Do you trust a stranger to pick out your clams and skirt steak?
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day Is the Bogus Food Day We Need Right Now Put on your favorite Slanket, get a cone or a cup, and start prepping for this weekend’s apocalyptic blood-moon eclipse ceremony.
food insecurity
July 20, 2018
The Farmers’ Market SNAP Crisis Gets ‘Emergency Support,’ But No Clear Solution A nonprofit group with previous experience will fund the payment platform for 30 more days.
crime scenes
July 19, 2018
the chain gang
July 12, 2018
Papa John’s Founder Resigned After Using a Racial Slur on a Conference Call He used it on a conference call that was intended to coach him on public relations crises.
food insecurity
July 12, 2018
coming soon
July 11, 2018
New York’s Best Al Pastor Tacos Are Headed to Queens and the LES The family-owned restaurant has been serving spit-roasted pork since 1991.
Brooklyn’s Only Papaya King Has Closed At least we had two years to relish it.
15 Terrific Versions of Linguine and Clams Good morning to clam sauce and to clam sauce only.
terrible news
July 2, 2018
Fire Closes Beloved Cocktail Bar the Dead Rabbit ‘Until Further Notice’ “Several of our kitchen staff members were on site and had the presence of mind to shut off the gas before exiting the premises,” the partners write.
BYGGYZ Sandwich Shop Gets a Second Chance Sliced-bread maverick Dewey Dufresne says he’s seeking new investors.
Greenpoint Has a New Destination for Shrimp Cocktail and Cold Martinis Bernie’s specializes in sizzling hot baked clams, cold Martinis, and zero pretense.
sandwich intel
June 25, 2018
the other critics
June 21, 2018
the other critics
June 20, 2018
The ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ List Had a Chance to Do Better — They Blew It The longer this organization qualifies the talent and work of women with a separate standard, the more irrelevant it looks.
major developments
June 13, 2018
Gabrielle Hamilton on Ken Friedman: ‘We Are Going to Be the Second Marriage’ The Prune chef offers insight into her controversial decision to help run the Spotted Pig alongside accused abuser Ken Friedman.
sexual harassment
June 13, 2018
Gabrielle Hamilton Says She’s the Spotted Pig’s New Chef Ken Friedman, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, hired the owner of Prune.
in memoriam
June 12, 2018
David Simon on Bourdain: ‘He Knew Everything’ The creator of The Wire talks about his longtime friend.
Here’s the Full List of the ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ for 2018 New York’s highly acclaimed Eleven Madison Park dropped down from the top spot.
immigration
June 11, 2018
NYC Pizza Delivery Worker Detained by ICE Gets Stay of Deportation Local restaurants also say they will stop delivering to the military base where the arrest happened.
How Anthony Bourdain Forever Changed Food Writing The acclaimed author found the heart of kitchen life like no writer had before.
New Bills Are Threatening to Make Wine Worse in New York State Proposed legislation would offer more power to wholesalers — now independent wine stores are fighting back.
A Worker Tried to Deliver a Pizza — Instead He Was Turned Over to ICE Pablo Villavicencio was taken into custody after attempting to deliver a pizza to Fort Hamilton.
best of new york
June 6, 2018
The Absolute Best Restaurants in Red Hook One-of-a-kind spots for a one-of-a-kind neighborhood.
special delivery
June 5, 2018
Can Meal Kits Ever Catch On? Recent moves by major players reveal an industry that simply can’t justify its own existence.
the chain gang
June 4, 2018
Howard Schultz Is Leaving Starbucks — and Remaining Coy About Politics “I intend to think about a range of options, and that could include public service.”
candy hearts
June 4, 2018
America’s Worst Candy Has Been Saved From Extinction Necco — and its strange, unappealing little candy wafers — will live on, thanks to a new owner.
Best of New York
May 16, 2018
The Absolute Best Doughnuts in New York Glazed, filled, round, or square — here’s where to get the very best ones.
Best of New York
Apr. 25, 2018
The Absolute Best Wine Shops in New York Finding a great source for everyday bottles can transform your dinner, and your life.
Cherche Midi’s Underdog Charm Made It a Perfect Bistro The lack of pretense made it feel more like a genuine bistro than any of the painstakingly sourced replicas that exist in NYC.
Best of New York
Mar. 28, 2018
The Absolute Best Restaurants in Williamsburg Twenty-three wonderful spots off the L train.
Best of New York
Mar. 21, 2018
Best of New York
Mar. 19, 2018
The Absolute Best French Fries in New York Eight spots with consistently delicious versions.
Best of New York
Mar. 14, 2018
The Absolute Best Restaurants in Sunset Park Where and what to eat in one of Brooklyn’s most eclectic and delicious neighborhoods, from a Cantonese banquet feast to a mole-poblano tamale.
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