Restaurants

Everything to know about the restaurants in Michelin’s 2023 California restaurant guide.

The Nicolett in Lubbock, Texas, pays homage to the region in ways that go beyond the menu. Here’s how chef-owner Finn Walter designed his tribute to the region.

The Shake Shack founder has waded into the tipping discourse, saying there’s no “obligation to tip whatsoever” on takeout or a quick coffee order.

Sorry haters, sweet bagels have always been good, and now, they're only getting better.

From San Francisco to Philly and beyond, regional bagel culture is drawing intense obsession—and very long lines.

At craft bagel shops like Rose Foods in Portland, ME, bagels have never been cheap. According to owner Chad Conley, this one would cost even more if he wanted to make a real profit.

It yields a superior ratio of bagel to schmear.

Bagels across America are seriously great now, as bakers develop their own regional styles. To celebrate, we put together a list of the finest ones—outside of New York and the tristate area.

Chains like Panera and Einstein Bros. introduce most Americans to bagels. There are better options now—but these lo-fi bagels still have a place in food culture.

For too long, bagels have been just average outside NYC. But now, absolutely superb versions are having a national moment from California to Florida—and they're worth waiting in line to try.

This year’s controversial but hotly anticipated list was announced on June 20 at a ceremony in Valencia, Spain.

From gravy-soaked classics to delightful new spins, Chicago’s iconic Italian beef is alive and well. Here’s where to find the very best versions, according to a local.

A new study suggests that after a gratuity boom at the height of the pandemic, a lot of people think tipping has gotten out of hand. That's bad news for service workers.

The fast food chain is testing a meatless and dairy-free version of its much-loved and constantly copied Crunchwrap. I knew I needed to track it down and give it a try.

The real winners of this year's James Beard Awards were small cities and towns, which boxed out places like New York and San Francisco. It’s just one example of the way once-ignored places are taking center stage.

An Alabama chef was disqualified from award consideration on May 11 for allegedly breaching the foundation’s code of ethics. It’s not the foundation's first run-in with controversy.

This food-packed road trip itinerary will lead you to a bounty of fresh-caught seafood, fluffy egg tarts, and exciting new restaurants.

Following excitement and drama, the prestigious awards will be announced at a ceremony in Chicago. The full list will be published here.

A fan-favorite pupusa pop-up finds a permanent home, Thai restaurant royalty open a second space, and six more summer restaurant openings we just can’t wait for.

A new CDC report indicated that the largest portion of identifiable food-related illness in restaurants stems from sick staff. But there’s a larger issue at play: a lack of paid sick leave.

Spicy, buttery, and did we mention spicy? In a city of great wings, these ones soar above the rest.

A pizza craze is sweeping the country, inspired by the convenience and riffability of NY slice shops. From Asheville to Miami, these bakers are sharing their regional spins on classic by-the-slice pizza.

The restaurant is at the center of online gossip surrounding horrific animal abuse allegations and the chef-owners’ very public divorce. We went to see how diners felt about it all.

Everything to know about the restaurants in Michelin’s 2023 Florida restaurant guide, which encompasses Miami, Orlando, and Tampa.

Remember when burgers started creeping past $25? Well, the once-modest shrimp cocktail is turning into a full-on splurge now, too.

A bounty of great restaurants, a hidden cocktail bar, Dolly Parton fanfare, and views of the Great Smoky Mountains.

The oft-criticized but still-revered organization gave the number one spot to New York bar Double Chicken Please.

Filled with mushrooms, sweet potatoes, carrots, farro, and quinoa, it’s nothing like most plant-based fast food burgers.

A three-ingredient sandwich you’ll either love or hate. But let’s go with love!

As restaurants fight to remain profitable, it's become common to put caps on how long diners can eat. It might be frustrating to customers, but it's more than just a pandemic-era practice.