The South Korean Coffee Culture Wave Hits LA
All over Los Angeles, long lines form with avid coffee drinkers at places like Damo Teahouse, Camel Coffee, Harucake, and Series A Coffee — trendy South Korean-style cafes that serve inventive,...
View ArticleIs The Republican National Convention Keeping Diners Away From Milwaukee...
Chicagoans are looking north to Milwaukee to see if the city can glean any lessons as the Republican National Convention takes place and the Democrats prepare for their national convention in August at...
View ArticleThe Iconic Mirage Casino Closes Its Doors Today
Nearly 35 years after opening, the Mirage faded away this morning, closing its doors and vanishing from the Las Vegas Strip. In a few years time, the property will reemerge as the Hard Rock Hotel, with...
View ArticleHere Are Eater’s Michelin Star Predictions for Houston
The Michelin Guide announced on Tuesday, July 16, that it’s taking its stars to the Lone Star State, recognizing outstanding restaurants in five major cities, including Houston. Conversation about...
View ArticleThe Bite of Seattle Is Back This Weekend
The Bite of Seattle, one of the oldest and most famous events on the city’s food calendar, is happening this weekend, July 19 to July 21, at Seattle Center. The festival, which traditionally brings...
View ArticleThe 9 Best Places to Find Hawai‘i Food in the Bay Area
Hawaiian food is a staple of the Bay Area, and we’re home to casual and upscale spots that highlight the best of the islands. This list is a mix of plate lunch spots and restaurants that serve fun...
View ArticleHouston’s Most Stunning Restaurants
Sometimes choosing a place to dine isn’t just about the food. It can be about seeking an unforgettable experience that’s deeply rooted in the ambiance or tapping into all five senses. Fortunately, the...
View ArticleWelcome to Wonderlove, the Central Eastside’s Funky New Food Cart Pod
Wonderlove, a new food cart pod and venue, wants to be the Central Eastside’s destination for a block party. Co-owners Michael Morrow and Joel Beaudoin were connected by a mutual friend after they...
View ArticleChill Out With New Orleans’s Best Cold Seafood Dishes This Summer
As July swelters into August, it’s just too hot to cook. Heavy rib-sticking favorites are swapped out for lighter fare, frozen cocktails, and chilled soups. Cured cold raw seafood belongs on that list,...
View ArticleSample Three Cuisines in One Gorgeous New Georgetown Restaurant
River Club rejuvenates Georgetown waterfront’s dining scene this summer with tableside spirit service, decadent decor from Beirut, and a meze-styled menu encapsulating the far-reaching flavors of...
View Article19 fanciful salads worth ordering in Los Angeles
Outsiders often think of Los Angeles as a land of chronic salad eaters and juice cleansers. That’s hardly the case for Los Angeles County’s nearly 10 million residents, but there’s no denying that the...
View ArticleLet’s Maybe Draw the Line at Hot Dog Martini
Time was that drinking a Bloody Mary was the closest you’d get to feeling like your cocktail was a meal. But ever since PDT put bacon-washed bourbon …
View ArticlePresident Joe Biden Visits Lindo Michoacan and a Las Vegas Grocery Store
President Joe Biden landed in Las Vegas on Monday, July 15, with plans to speak at conferences on the Las Vegas Strip — one hosted by the NAACP and the other by UnidosUS. On Tuesday, July 16 and...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Luxury Is Buttering Your Olive Oil
This post originally appeared in the July 17, 2024 edition of The Move, pro tips and advice from Eater’s dining experts, direct to your inbox. Subscribe now. Not long ago, the Eater team went for lunch...
View ArticleMy Garage Freezer Envy, Myself
Like all good suburban housing developments, the HOA-funded cul-de-sacs of the neighborhood I grew up in hid a few dark urban legends. One involved a street-wide love triangle that ended in a couple’s...
View ArticleMy Life on the Road as a Competitive Eater of Giant Food
I've traveled thousands of miles to eat massive portions of food—but never for TikTok challenges or Instagram fame. I’m staring down at my second …
View ArticleOne of LA’s First New-School Doughnut Shops Just Suddenly Closed
Blue Star Donuts, a craft doughnut shop from Portland, announced it was closing its Venice location effective immediately via Instagram on July 17. The social media post didn’t provide a reason for the...
View Article29 Iconic French Quarter Dining Experiences
If you've never been to the French Quarter, do not just immediately head to Bourbon Street. Instead, Eater suggests approaching the neighborhood with an eye for the must-visit spots, from the oldest...
View ArticleAustin-Born Tex-Mex Chain Gets Acquired by a Huge Restaurant Company
A huge national restaurant group that oversees brands like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse acquired an Austin-born Tex-Mex chain this month. Darden Restaurants acquired Chuy’s on July 17. Under...
View ArticleThis Houston Thai Restaurant Won’t Change Its Menu — Not Even for Madonna
Anyone familiar with James Beard Award-winning chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter knows the chef prides herself on “unapologetically” Thai cuisine at her restaurant Street to Kitchen. The restaurant, now...
View Article