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Food & Dining
Restaurants, chefs, and the flavors of a city that never stops eating.

New York's Dessert Scene Chases the Next Viral Sensation
From over-the-top sundaes to architectural pastries, the city's sweets are engineered as much for the camera as the palate.

Natural Wine Bars Take Over Brooklyn's Nightlife
Low-intervention bottles and cozy, unpretentious rooms have become the borough's default way to spend an evening.

Food Halls Multiply as New York Reinvents the Communal Table
Sprawling collections of vendors under one roof are becoming the city's go-to for casual eating and incubating new talent.

Omakase Counters Multiply as New York's Sushi Obsession Deepens
Intimate chef's-choice sushi experiences are opening at every price point, from budget counters to rarefied temples.

Soup Dumplings Spark a Chinatown Dining Renaissance
A cluster of specialists is drawing devoted crowds for the delicate, broth-filled parcels — and reviving a historic neighborhood.

New York's Greenmarkets Deepen the City's Farm-to-Table Roots
Expanding farmers markets are connecting the city's restaurants and residents to the region's harvest like never before.

New York's Taquerias Finally Earn Their Due
A wave of regional Mexican cooking is winning acclaim, moving the city's tacos far beyond the standard-issue platter.

Brooklyn's Ramen Shops Slurp Their Way to National Attention
A cluster of ambitious noodle bars is drawing acclaim for broths simmered for days and noodles made in house.

Harlem's Soul Food Restaurants Carry a Legacy Forward
Longtime institutions and ambitious newcomers are keeping the neighborhood's culinary heritage vital and evolving.