A Highly Subjective, Rigorously Reported Ranking of Barstools
Over the course of my drinking life, I have sat on many barstools—I think? I can remember none of them. I can remember specific conversations, …
View ArticleShould You Make Your Own Seafood Stock
As someone who lives in a small town with an actual working fish dock, I’ve been expanding my seafood repertoire. After mastering seasonal monkfish and oyster shucking, I wanted to try something more...
View ArticleThe 16 Hottest New Restaurants in Phoenix Right Now
Once known for its steakhouses and mainstream Mexican food, the metro Phoenix restaurant scene has positively exploded in the past five years. These days, there are not only more restaurants but better...
View ArticleThe Best Tequilas for Every Kind of Drinker
Tequila is unique in its versatility. Open-air fermented blancos can have the wild essences of mezcal, while extra añejos are smooth and as pleasing as sweet, woody XO cognacs. But tequila is an...
View ArticleThe Hidden Gems of Paterson, New Jersey
With a population of over 150,000, Paterson, New Jersey lies almost 20 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan. It straddles the meandering Passaic River, tumbling over a picturesque waterfall in the...
View ArticleThis Meatless Burger Is Ready to Take Over New York
In Kingston, New York, off a roundabout where Route 28 meets Interstate 87, a drive-thru beckons with a red script font that glows “Moonburger,” serving vegetarian cheeseburgers and oat milkshakes....
View Article12 Essential Twin Cities Sushi Restaurants
The Twin Cities’ sushi scene is proof that even landlocked cities have much to offer. Sushi choices here are diverse: Enjoy omakase in the North Loop, pair a yellowtail roll with savory Tibetan momos,...
View ArticleHow a Pop-Up Chef Stretches a Rotisserie Chicken to Feed a Crowd
After appearing on the second season of Next Level Chef, Mehreen Karim has been on the pop-up circuit in Brooklyn with events and residencies at Winona’s, Sami & Susu, Farm to People and,...
View ArticleIs Roy Choi’s New Taco Stand Worth the Wait in Line?
Roy Choi took to Instagram to share the news that he was opening a street taco stand on March 6. A week later, Tacos Por Vida fired up its plancha to the public for the first time in Palms serving...
View ArticleA Pub Serving Korean Soul Food Arrives in the UTC Area
A new spot serving Korean soul food paired with Korean beer and soju is opening in the University City area this Friday, May 10. The fast-casual Honey Jam Chicken & Beer is the latest addition to...
View ArticleAsk Eater: Where Can I Go for Drag Brunch in Portland?
Welcome to Ask Eater, an Eater Portland column where the site’s editor and reporter answer questions from readers and friends. Have a question for us? Submit your question in this form with the subject...
View ArticleCheck Out the Outrageous Pixar-Inspired Foods Taking Over Disneyland Resort
Pixar Fest is back at Disneyland Resort from now until August 4, 2024, with an impressive array of limited-time food offerings inspired by the animated films. It’s been six years since Pixar Fest first...
View ArticleHell Yeah Burgers and a ‘Big-Ass Seafood Platter’: The Quiet Few Debuts Its...
Sure, it’s right there in the name, but there’s nothing “small” about Small Victories, the bar and restaurant that opens in South Boston’s Andrew Square in the middle of next week from the team behind...
View ArticleOld Bay Makes Goldfish, an Already Perfect Snack, Even Better
Goldfish are, objectively, a perfect food. Tiny little cheesy crackers shaped like adorable fish? What’s not to love? When I was a nanny in my early 20s, I ate handfuls of the crackers pilfered from my...
View ArticleAn Austin Tex-Mex Chain Closes One of Two Remaining Restaurants
Trudy’s Tex-Mex closed its South Austin restaurant this month. The last day of service of Trudy’s South Star at 901 Little Texas Lane in the Sweetbriar neighborhood was on Monday, May 6. New CEO Scott...
View ArticleWhere to Eat Sushi in New Orleans
There’s sushi and there’s sushi. In a pinch, who hasn’t fed the craving for the flavors of creamy raw fish, wasabi, and pickled ginger with a grab-and-go from the grocery store? Serviceable, yes, but...
View ArticleA Twin Cities Burger Restaurant Owner Is Facing Felony Tax Charges
The owner of local burger chain Hamburguesas El Gordo is facing felony-level charges for tax evasion and fraud. Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced in a news release May 8 that Claudia...
View Article19 Epic Sandwiches in Los Angeles
Sandwiches are arguably the world’s most perfect self-contained food, and Los Angeles boasts more than a handful of greats in the genre. From iconic meaty classics like the French dip at Philippe the...
View ArticleMenu Prices at California Restaurants and Bars Are About to Go Up
The California Attorney General’s office has officially laid out how the state’s so-called junk fee ban will impact restaurants and bars. On Wednesday, May 8, the office released a much-anticipated...
View ArticleIn True Middle Child Fashion, Two Restaurants Are Battling Over the ‘Middle...
A trademark battle is heating up between two restaurant groups — one in Philadelphia, the other based in Las Vegas — that want to protect their right to use the restaurant name Middle Child. The owners...
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