Food & Drink

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News, advice and insights for the most interesting person in the room.

20 Excellent Options for Private Dining in NYC

These top Big Apple destinations can accommodate small or large private parties

Everyone Will Love These LA Vegan Restaurants

Feast on plant-based hoagies, pastas and more

The Best New Restaurants That Opened in San Francisco This Fall

From Nikkei cuisine to an eatery from a French Laundry alum

Chicago Comfort Food Picks from Michelin-Starred Chef Jenner Tomaska

Here's where the guy who makes his own Cheetos eats on his day off

5 Great New Restaurants That Opened in DC This Fall

Everywhere to eat before the year’s end

Chicago's Beloved Italian Beef Sandwich Is Ready to Conquer America

Even before "The Bear" made it a sensation, Portillo's and Emmett's were on a mission to get their signature item the recognition it deserves

The 10 LA Restaurants We Loved Most in 2021

They’re not necessarily the newest — they’re the ones that survived

Dinner Plan: Highland Park

A dumpling house, live jazz and cocktails. Book it.

Welcome to the Internet’s Dollar Store

Brandless charges $3 — for everything

Meal Plan: Michael Recchiuti

The chocolatier shares his picks for a day of dining à deux

The Book of Sandwich, Vol. IV: The Old Testament

The chosen sammies of L.A.’s Chosen Ones

The Three Grill-Cleaning Hacks Every Great Pitmaster Swears By

Pro tip: 4th of July weekend will be a good time to learn them

Table Stakes: June

Chicago’s seven best food and drink openings of the month

Where a Michelin-Starred Chef Eats on His Days Off

Lazy Bear’s chef dishes on his favorite meals in town

The Six Rules of Eating Better Seafood

How to pick out the best fish your money can buy