Securing a table at a top NYC restaurant has long required some planning and a great deal of patience. Lately, however, going out to dinner in the Big Apple has become a full-on competitive sport — call it the Hunger Games — complete with a list of unwritten rules and strategies for winning. Eager diners in the … Read more
Getting a seat at LA’s most expensive restaurant isn’t just another dinner reservation. It’s a victory in the “Hunger Games” of fine dining. Exclusive Somni, a tiny West Hollywood boite with just 14 seats and one nightly seating, has catapulted into the stratosphere of global fine dining, securing a coveted three Michelin stars. That’s the … Read more
It’s a meat-free miracle. In recent months, the decades-old pioneering vegan East Village restaurant Caravan of Dreams was living a nightmare. Saddled by debt, allegedly swindled by a business partnership turned sour, and bogged down by an evolving East Village along with the lingering effects of the pandemic, the oldest vegan eatery in NYC was … Read more
Weeks after Noma’s world-famous chef René Redzepi announced he was “stepping away” from the restaurant amid a series of scandals, a Los Angeles shop selling the eatery’s pricey sauces and other fare will debut. The first-ever US-based Noma Projects store plans to set up shop in Silverlake, just down the road from where the Michelin-starred … Read more
Talk about egg on their face. After nearly a decade of clucking about a cleaner conscience, Chick-fil-A is walking back its once-crystal-clear promise to go 100% cage-free — at least on schedule. The Atlanta-based chicken giant first made the pledge in 2016, vowing to ditch conventional eggs entirely by the end of 2026 as part … Read more
These Kansas City Chiefs players may be stars on the football field, but their standout status is up for debate in the restaurant space. Sports standouts Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are coming under fire after the pair’s Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Prime, which opened in Sept. 2025, was lambasted in a recent social media … Read more
A high-profile French chef will soon bring his first New York restaurant to Park Avenue, accelerating the boom in high-end restaurants setting up shop in premier office towers. Michelin-honored Cyril Lignac signed with Rudin for his first Bar des Pres in New York at 345 Park Ave. at East 52nd Street. The French-East Asian eatery … Read more
Holidays are a time to gather around the dining table and share a meal with loved ones — but for many, it can be incredibly stressful, slaving away in the kitchen and missing out on time with friends and family. Easter Sunday is no different — so chef and recipe developer Melanie Portman spoke to … Read more
Of all the notable names who have wined and dined at Tavern on the Green — one caused the most chaos. Jim Caiola, co-owner of the famed Central Park eatery, dished that in his dozen years running the joint one young actress wreaked “Wicked” havoc. “Ariana Grande . . . That’s the most paparazzi we’ve … Read more
Al fresco munching is back on the menu — but don’t grab a street-side seat just yet. New York City’s beloved roadway dining setups have returned for 2026, with about 500 curbside cafes already approved under the city’s Dining Out NYC program, according to the Department of Transportation. That’s a fraction of the scheme’s pandemic-times … Read more
Have you ever heard of such a thing as the “good seat” at a restaurant? I hadn’t — until I realized it has been ingrained into our dating culture without us even realizing. For those as confused as I was, it’s the cushioned “booth side” of the table, or the seat with the better view, … Read more
Here’s a tip for restaurant goers. As more restaurants adopt digital payment systems that automatically suggest a gratuity option, debate has heated up over whether those tips should be calculated pre- or post-tax. The topic of tipping and proper etiquette has long been a cultural debate, but the discussion drew recent attention after a Dave … Read more
He almost bit off more than he could chew. A Las Vegas sommelier earned the Guinness World Record for most Michelin-starred restaurants visited in 24 hours. Foodie Joshua Fyksen ate at a staggering 28 Michelin-star restaurants in New York City in 24 hours — costing him $1,451.34. “The food alone cost $976.97, plus tips. Transportation … Read more
He almost bit off more than he could chew. A Las Vegas sommelier earned the Guinness World Record for most Michelin-starred restaurants visited in 24 hours. Foodie Joshua Fyksen ate at a staggering 28 Michelin-star restaurants in New York City in 24 hours — costing him $1,451.34. “The food alone cost $976.97, plus tips. Transportation … Read more
The Palm Beach County restaurant rotation was in need of a reset. It’s here. Big openings are reshaping and reinvigorating the scene, from the long-awaited premieres of Tutto Mare (a sibling of Hamptons favorite Tutto il Giorno) and Coco’s in the new Vineta Hotel, to hotspots like the Polo Room and Armando’s in Boca Raton … Read more
In Boca Raton, gated communities practically outnumber grocery stores. But the Cipriani family — famous for their New York City restaurants and Harry’s Bar in Venice — is betting the market is ready for something different: a branded residential tower. This month, the sales gallery opened in downtown Boca for the new Mr. C Residences … Read more
Six Los Angeles restaurants were named Wednesday to the famed California Michelin Guide. Michelin Guide inspectors spend the year seeking out the best restaurants, with selections added twice a year. This month, the guide recommended a variety of eateries, from a seafood-tasting spot to a Chinese American restaurant. Corridor 109 Corridor 109 is described as … Read more
The move is as classic as a good New York bar — you catch someone’s eye, or notice them and want them to notice you. You slide down, amble over, or even call out from down the other end, offering to buy the object of your sudden interest a drink. Or, rather, you did until the … Read more
The claimed creator of the French dip sandwich is bidding Los Angels adieu. Cole’s, one of the city’s oldest and most famous restaurants, will close this weekend after several attempts to stay open in downtown LA. The 118-year-old eatery will serve its last meal on March 29, capping off its historic run with a weekend-long … Read more
Even for Australians, the island of Tasmania is obscure. For Americans, it’s frightfully far-fetched. Its capital, Hobart, is known as the gateway to Antarctica, and that should give you some idea of its place in the world, a good deal farther south than Cape Town. “People want to go to areas that feel remote and … Read more