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  1. the grub street diet
    Chef Nick Curtola Loves to Visit His Old Cooks’ New Restaurants“It’s great to go to these places where you feel like they’re part of the family.”
  2. trends
    Spaghetti or pasta on a ceramic plate, isolated on a white background or table. The concept of Vegetarian and Vegan Food. Food background. Copy of the text space.
    Everything Is a Kids Menu NowThe era of haute nostalgia is never going away.
  3. fall preview 2024
    Here Are All the Fall Openings We’re WatchingA southwestern wine bar, Salt & Straw’s arrival, and a restaurant called Pasta Night are all in the mix.
  4. the grub street diet
    Priyanka Mattoo Has a Whole Plan for Dinner“Okay, yes, this is technically two dinners, but that means two batches of leftovers.”
  5. the grub street diet
    Asher Perlman Goes For Texture“I’m a sucker for anything that’s both mushy and crunchy.”
  6. the grub street diet
    Emily Nussbaum Encourages Her Son’s Cooking Habit“This kid now makes pho, quesadillas, homemade dumplings, fish and chips, one time a brisket!”
  7. summer eating
    One of Everything, To Go72 onion-soaked smashburgers, crispy-cutlet subs, cold noodles, and sizzling spicy skewers to eat on the street this summer.
  8. awards
    Chef Charlie Mitchell Is New York’s James Beard WinnerMidsize markets were the big winners at the annual ceremony.
  9. gastrotourism
    Patrons dine at Atomix, a Korean fine-dining restaurant in New York, Oct. 9, 2017. (Daniel Krieger/The New York Times)
    The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List Is BrokenPredictable picks and an outdated air of exclusivity make the annual ranking mostly meaningless.
  10. the grub street diet
    Novelist Flynn Berry Grocery Shops for Her Characters“I always grocery shop for my characters, knowing what they eat helps me understand them.”
  11. the grub street diet
    Christina Chaey Knows the Trick for Perfect Rhubarb“It turns bright pink as it cools, tastes fresh and vibrant, and lasts for at least a week.”
  12. the grub street diet
    Rita Bullwinkel Wants to Invite You for Dinner“I crisp the pasta by accident, but the crunchy bits are still delicious.”
  13. open tables
    The Ridiculous Myth of the Impossible ReservationIt remains very easy to go somewhere great.
  14. lists
    Michelin Plays It SafeThis year’s stars offer zero surprises.
  15. the grub street diet
    Mark Byrne Is Probably Too Hydrated“I consume enough water to suspend an adult whale.”
  16. the grub street diet
    Dwight Garner Always Has a Muffuletta in the Freezer“I’ve loved nearly every muffuletta I’ve ever had, but these are special.”
  17. the grub street diet
    Coolstuff.nyc’s Anna B. Albury Likes a Long Sunday Lunch“Dessert served as a great excuse to extend the afternoon into a round of dominoes.”
  18. the grub street diet
    Hua Hsu Orders the Special“It was a sheet of hash browns folded over cheese and bacon, resting on heirloom tomatoes and a fried egg.”
  19. introductions
    Who’s the New Guy? Meet Our Restaurant Critic, Matthew SchneierA quick conversation on what to expect from his upcoming reviews.
  20. chef shuffle
    Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare Has Found Its New ChefsMax Natmessnig and Marco Prins are taking over for César Ramirez.
  21. where to eat
    These Are the Two Best Restaurant Weeks of the YearIdeas for eating at the end of the summer.
  22. the grub street diet
    Emma Rosenblum Is Trying to Make Something Everyone Will Eat“The chicken was a crowd pleaser. I cooked it while drinking an Aperol Spritz, naturally.”
  23. prices
    The $29 Hot Dog Should Probably Cost MoreIf this were a burger, nobody would care about the price.
  24. the grub street diet
    Jessica Goodman Wants to Be Covered in Crumbs“I love a loaf that takes some effort to tear.”
  25. guides
    33 Eating AdventuresA summer itinerary for truly intrepid food lovers.
  26. awards
    Atomix and Le Bernardin Are the ‘Best’ Restaurants in AmericaThis year’s list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants offered few surprises.
  27. awards
    Here Are the Winners of This Year’s James Beard Chef AwardsThe medallions were handed out amid a swirl of controversy.
  28. where to eat
    5 New Restaurants Where You Can Land a Table … TonightResy would have us believe every great new spot is booked in perpetuity. Of course, that isn’t the case.
  29. the grub street diet
    G. Daniela Galarza Does Not Want to Skip Dessert“The sticky-bun pie lives up to expectations.”
  30. the grub street diet
    ‘Tallest Man on Earth’ Kristian Matsson Misses the Long Island Bar“Coming back was very nostalgic …”
  31. the grub street diet
    The Daily Show’s Jason O. Gilbert Cooks a Different Taco Every Thursday“I throw a bunch of different spices or sauces together and hope for the best.”
  32. the grub street diet
    Bon Appétit’s Elazar Sontag Celebrates With Wings and Waffles“It should taste as much like Wingstop’s version as possible.”
  33. the grub street diet
    Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath Wants the Weird Appetizers“If there’s a bad app, I’ve gotta try it.”
  34. conversations
    The Rush to Call Fine Dining’s DeathDoes Noma’s closing announcement really mean other restaurants are doomed?
  35. first taste
    Gjelina Is Already Manhattan’s Hottest LunchSeven years after it was first announced, the Venice Beach import is finally open.
  36. closings
    The End of Noma As We Know ItRené Redzepi is closing his Copenhagen restaurant at the end of 2024.
  37. the grub street diet
    SNL’s Punkie Johnson Leaves the After-Party for Taco Bell“Taco Bell, for me, is an every-Saturday stop.”
  38. the grub street diet
    Andy Baraghani Likes Some Lumps in His Potatoes“This recipe has three kinds of dairy — labneh, cream, and butter — which I don’t think is overkill.”
  39. the grub street diet
    Jeremiah Moss Wishes Arturo’s Would Open Earlier“I feel like I’m betraying myself somehow when I eat nice food.”
  40. the grub street diet
    Margo Price Stops for Tacos in Texas and Katz’s in New York“Tonight we might get stoned and go eat a hot dog.”
  41. the grub street diet
    Joe Coscarelli Eats Like an Unruly Child“I stop for some candy I know I will want later when I’m a little drunk.”
  42. inflation
    Is $40 Too Much to Pay For a Burger?Prices are up everywhere, for everything.
  43. the grub street diet
    Broti Gupta Dips Her Fries in Mashed Potatoes“I will answer for this act of potato cannibalism on Judgment Day.”
  44. the grub street diet
    Emma Steiger Eats Dinner at 3:30 — and Again at 10:45“Even when we ordered, we knew it was too much food.”
  45. commentary
    Should You Still Pay For Dinner If You Were Robbed While You Ate It?An etiquette question for the age of outdoor dining.
  46. fall preview 2022
    The New Restaurants You Need to Know AboutSo many openings.
  47. the grub street diet
    Morgan Jerkins Buys Her Snacks Before the Edibles Hit“Who wants to walk around the corner when you’re really stoned?”
  48. openings
    A ‘Modern New England’ Tasting Counter Is Headed to DumboPearl Street Supper Club will debut next week.
  49. the grub street diet
    Filmmaker Rebeca Huntt Is Serious About Breakfast“I made my oatmeal pancakes and watched Before Sunrise.”
  50. the grub street diet
    Jacqueline Novak Prefers the Big Bags of Chips“This all goes back to the source bag, the Tostitos bag of my youth, humongous, the size of my torso.”
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