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The 50 Best Bars in North America, According to the ‘50 Best’ List (2024)

This year the coveted top spot went to Mexico’s Handshake Speakeasy. Read on for the rest of the list.

These Are Florida’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants, 2024

Everything to know about the nine new starred restaurants in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa.

The 8 Best Places to Find Cincinnati Chili in Cincinnati

In Ohio’s Queen City, this distinct chili is a way of life. The best versions are piled onto spaghetti, slathered on hot dogs, and used to top bowls of the very best ramen.

SF's Splashy New Food Hall Will Have a Bakery, Cooking School, and More

Restaurants have struggled to stay open in this neighborhood. A Noma founder and the team behind Ikea are betting big on the success of their new project.

These Are the James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists, 2024

Winners of the prestigious awards will be announced at a glitzy award ceremony in June.

The 7 Must-Visit New Restaurants of Spring 2024

Star chef Kwame Onwuachi returns to DC with an Afro-Caribbean restaurant, a Gramercy Tavern alumn opens a Filipino American spot, and more.

Where to Eat in Southwestern Michigan

Harbor Country, an idyllic cluster of eight small towns, features water as blue as a tropical postcard, sloping dunes, and great food at every turn.

American Baking Is More Creative Than Ever. These 9 Bakeries Are Proof

With genre-bending techniques, inspired flavor combinations, and so much butter, these bakers are reshaping their industry.

The Smash Burger Revolution Has Arrived

Creative chefs are packing their crisp-edged burgers with kimchi, Lao sausage, bulgogi sauce, and a whole lot more.

How to Make, Cancel, and Change Restaurant Reservations Without Being Rude

Can I show up to my reservation with an extra person? Or book two restaurants so I have a backup plan? Here’s everything to know.

The 8 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Houston

Blood Bros.’ Smoked turkey bahn mi, standout sausages at The Pit Room, glorious brisket from Gatlin’s BBQ, and plenty more proof Houston is one of America’s best and most interesting barbecue cities.

Chipotle Founder’s New Robot-Run Restaurant Wants to Revolutionize Lunch. Is the Food Good Enough?

The first location of Kernel in Manhattan is betting big on the idea that people want to eat less meat—and don’t care that much about lunchtime human interaction.

How to Send a Dish Back at a Restaurant Without Making Your Waiter Hate You

Whether your meal is really salty, really cold, or just really disappointing, there are right and wrong ways to send it back. Here’s how three restaurant pros handle the uncomfortable situation.

These Are the UK and Ireland’s New Michelin-Starred Restaurants, 2024

25 new restaurants received a coveted star in this year’s guide. See who’s joined the list.

Have High Prices Killed the Joy of Trying New Restaurants?

Diners are happy to pay higher bills at their favorite restaurants. But for many, buzzy new restaurants are not worth the cost anymore.

These Are the James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists, 2024

Finalists for the prestigious awards will be announced in April, followed by a June announcement of the winners.

What Is the Keith Lee Effect? These Restaurants Have Seen It Up Close

From social media stardom to massive surges in business, here’s how the viral food critic changed five restaurants’ trajectories.

The 9 Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2024

A celebrated Atlanta chef expands, a Liberian pop-up in Detroit gets a permanent space, one of New Orleans’s best chefs sets out on her own, and so much more to look forward to this year.

It's 'Not Just a Middle Eastern Restaurant.' It's Palestinian

In their own words, five Palestinian chefs across the US speak of the pride, challenges, and community that their cooking represents.

Where to Eat in Portland, OR

A cult-favorite noodle joint, seriously good nightcaps, and more proof Portland's food scene is better than ever.

One of Boston's Most Powerful Chefs Suddenly Closes 5 Restaurants

Less than a year after more than 20 employees accused chef Barbara Lynch of workplace misconduct, a majority of her restaurants closed at the end of 2023.

The 8 Must-Visit New Restaurants to Try This Winter

Thai smash burgers in Brooklyn, rosemary fried chicken in San Francisco, and so much more to look forward to.

The Restaurant Trends That Defined 2023

Maximalist dining rooms, TikTokers everywhere, and so many martinis! These were the restaurant trends that shaped a year of eating out.

Disgraced Chef Mario Batali Attempts a Virtual Comeback

The chef, accused of wide-ranging sexual misconduct, recently hosted a slate of cooking classes and promises there are more to come. A report from his attempted return to the public.

The Best Restaurant Meals of 2023

From Nashville to Paris, these were the restaurant dishes we couldn’t get enough of.

When Did We Fall Out of Love With Chipotle?

Feelings toward the fast-casual Mexican chain have soured in recent years. What happened?

Here’s What Your Favorite Restaurant Bathroom Candle Says About You

Are you a Santal 26 person? Or maybe Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day? Your favorite bathroom scent says a lot about you (for better and for worse).

Why These Chefs Hope You’ll Celebrate Thanksgiving at a Restaurant

For some chefs, the holiday has become an annual opportunity to show off reimagined versions of the traditional offerings and bring some warmth to their dining rooms.

Lesbian Bars Were Nearly Extinct. Now a Wave of New Ones Is Thriving

With great food and a gender-inclusive approach, these new businesses are challenging the notion that lesbian bars of the past closed because they were no longer wanted—or needed.

Where to Eat in New Orleans

A beloved local chef shares her picks for stellar po’boys, pastries, and so much more.