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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
Food & Dining

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
Food & Dining

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
Food & Dining

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
Food & Dining

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
Food & Dining

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
Food & Dining

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
Food & Dining

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
Food & Dining

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
Food & Dining

Harlem's Soul Food Restaurants Carry a Legacy Forward

Longtime institutions and ambitious newcomers are keeping the neighborhood's culinary heritage vital and evolving.