LA’s Best New Breakfast Sandwich Destination Has Arrived
When joy and community were in short supply during the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, Cara Haltiwanger’s pop-up Calabama served up both from an East Hollywood apartment fire escape. The...
View ArticleA Standout Local Winery Launches a North County Tasting Room
One of the premier names in local wine has established its first tasting room in San Marcos. Founded 15 years ago by co-winemakers Emily Towe and Jody Brix Towe, who started the company in their garage...
View ArticleFunky Downtown Austin Restaurant Is Closing
A downtown Austin restaurant and bar known for its booze and drag brunches will be closing this month. Irene’s will have its last day of service at 506 West Avenue on Sunday, November, 24. The lease...
View Article9 Notable Bay Area Restaurant Openings to Know in November
This is a list of the Bay Area’s most notable restaurant and bar openings, with new updates published once a week. Did we miss something great? Please, drop us a line. November 13 JACKSON SQUARE —...
View ArticleA Former Detroit Lions Player Is Opening a Sports Bar Downtown This Week
A sprawling sports bar, restaurant, and cigar lounge co-owned by former Detroit Lions player Joique Bell is opening this week in the space that formerly housed Detroit Beer Exchange. Parlay Detroit,...
View ArticleWhere to Savor New Orleans’s Best Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and grits is one of those dishes where every bite matters. It’s as much about the quality of the grits as it is the freshness of the shrimp and the buttery heft of the sauce that binds it all...
View ArticleThe 2024 Eater Portland Holiday Gift Guide
’Tis the season for gifting and gathering around holiday tables with family and friends. Within Oregon’s rich culinary scene, artisans and makers offer a wealth of local creations for eating, drinking,...
View ArticleAre You Not Entertained
I learned too late that axe throwing is a serious game — in my mind it had always been a concept; a bit of lumberjack cosplay. But there I was at Smash Park in suburban Roseville, Minnesota, knee-deep...
View ArticleChicago’s Best Family-Owned Restaurants
Beyond the Michelin stars and trending hot spots, Chicago is fueled by a warm mix of family-owned restaurants with well-worn recipe cards, weathered storefronts, loyal regulars, and a rich history you...
View ArticleWhere Magna Kusina Chef Carlo Lamagna Dines in Portland
Welcome to Dining Confidential, a column in which local chefs talk about their favorite restaurants, bars, and cafes in Portland, highlighting their own restaurant’s ethos and sharing fun personal...
View ArticleThe New Thrash Metal-Themed Modern Mexican Restaurant From Evil Cooks Is Now...
Chefs Alex and Elvia García are opening Evil Cooks Corazón Abierto in El Sereno today, November 13, where they will serve some of the most creative modern Mexican food in Los Angeles. After slinging...
View ArticleWhere to Order Thanksgiving Pies in Austin Right Now
Thanksgiving is essentially a big excuse to eat great food, right? After securing takeout turkey and sides, it’s time to think about desserts, specifically pie, the epitome of sweets perfection for the...
View ArticleThe Latest New Orleans Restaurant and Bar Closings to Know, November 2024
This periodic column rounds up restaurant and bar closures in and around New Orleans. Know of a restaurant closing we missed? Drop us a line. Tommy’s Cuisine Tommy’s, a Creole-Italian stalwart in the...
View ArticlePhilly’s Best Breakfast Spots
Big, indulgent brunches are great and all, but they’re not for every day. Luckily, here in Philly, casual weekday breakfasts aren’t hard to come by, whether the morning calls for sit-down dining or a...
View ArticleWarm Up in These 11 Cozy Restaurants Around the Triangle
The sweltering heat of the summer is finally in the rearview mirror. The leaves are falling. It’s sweater season, and if the cooler temps evoke the need to find a cozy spot to dine, here are...
View ArticleTable Centerpiece Must-Haves for Every Holiday Vibe
Putting together a tablescape can teach you a lot about yourself: how you define your personal aesthetic, how much you’re willing to spend on candle holders, the relative importance of napkin rings to...
View ArticleThis Small-Batch Soy Sauce Makes Every Meal Better
When I started visiting Mystic, Connecticut, one of the main things that stood out to me was the fantastic restaurant scene. I was surprised by the number of award-winning chefs in such a small town....
View ArticleAl Biernat, Who Helped Foster the Dallas Steakhouse Scene, Has Died
Restaurateur Al Biernat passed away on Wednesday, November 13, after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was 69 years old. Biernat started...
View ArticleFashion Icon Louis Vuitton and Owner of Le Coucou Debut a Midtown Cafe
Stephen Starr and his restaurant group, behind blockbuster New York spots such as Le Coucou and Pastis, have been working with fashion house Louis Vuitton on a restaurant at 6 E. 57th Street, at Fifth...
View ArticlePortable and Affordable, This Pakistani Food Cart Is Right for the Moment
In New York, halal carts are ubiquitous, but in Karachi, rolls are undeniably king. These charcoal-grilled rolls are found in nearly every neighborhood and are eaten year-round, especially late at...
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