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Gramercy Tavern Delivers Unmatched Hospitality, Vibe, and Flavor
SocialApr 4, 2026

Gramercy Tavern Delivers Unmatched Hospitality, Vibe, and Flavor

Lunch at gramercytavern … not enough superlatives in the dictionary for how I feel about the hospitality, vibe and food at this amazing restaurant. chefmikeanthony @aretahettarh Gougere with ricotta Citrus Salad Oysters 2 ways Charred Broccolini salad Skate with mussels I mean… wowowowow...

By Andrew Zimmern
Recreating a 1865 Family Babka Recipe Today
SocialApr 4, 2026

Recreating a 1865 Family Babka Recipe Today

Today I will be trying to recreate this recipe from a family cook book that dates back to 1865 for a “very good babka”. Wish me luck. https://t.co/MH1rOe8zg3

By Izabella Kaminska
Marcus DC Delivers Unforgettable Crab Rice and Chef Charm
SocialApr 4, 2026

Marcus DC Delivers Unforgettable Crab Rice and Chef Charm

Finally tried Marcus DC. Best part- got to chat with Chef Anthony Jones, sooooo nice but also warned us that we ordered a lot of food lol 10/10. Still dreaming about the Crab Rice. And the duck dish came with...

By Alexa Moore
30-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Rib Steak Scores 11/10
SocialApr 4, 2026

30-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Rib Steak Scores 11/10

Bowery Meat Company, NYC. We shared the 30 day dry-aged bone-in rib steak. 11/10 https://t.co/f5PzyvcZLl

By Darren Marble
Discover Somni: A One‑of‑a‑Kind LA Dining Experience
SocialApr 4, 2026

Discover Somni: A One‑of‑a‑Kind LA Dining Experience

Visiting my Chefs-Friends in Los Angeles. First stop at restaurant Somni for a fantastic, one of kind experience 🤩😍

By Eric Ripert
Nostalgic Flavors and Smoke Transport Me at Osteria Vibrato
SocialApr 4, 2026

Nostalgic Flavors and Smoke Transport Me at Osteria Vibrato

For today’s @ftweekend I’m at Osteria Vibrato swooning over still warm Amaretti biscuits, revelling in a white courtyard ragu, and being transported to my youth by the smell of cigarette smoke from outside in the way many who used...

By Jay Rayner
Robots Revolutionize Home Cooking with Automation
SocialApr 3, 2026

Robots Revolutionize Home Cooking with Automation

#Robots Take Over the Kitchen: #Automation Meets Cooking by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #TechForGood https://t.co/cudLbqtuZ5

By Ron van Loon
Is Moxie's Worth the Hype? Users Question
SocialApr 2, 2026

Is Moxie's Worth the Hype? Users Question

Is Moxie’s really that good? The way y’all are constantly posting that you’re eating there.

By Shay (Finance for the Culture)
From Kid's Sushi Toast to Chef's Refined Creation
SocialApr 2, 2026

From Kid's Sushi Toast to Chef's Refined Creation

Sushi Toast?? This is how I cooked when I was first started as a kid. After becoming a chef, going in with a blank chalkboard mentality, and now using my training. I still find myself able to create and explore...

By Chef Stéphón
Discuss NYC Chinatown's Past, Present, Future with Grace Young
SocialApr 2, 2026

Discuss NYC Chinatown's Past, Present, Future with Grace Young

Join us on Monday April 13th at 12 pm for a conversation with Grace Young about the present and future of the NYC Chinatown. The event is open to the public; please RSVP at https://t.co/p1jNrYfRoL https://t.co/WTzkW3w4bf

By Fabio Parasecoli
Rye Bunny Reinvents Fine‑Casual with Counter‑First Dining
SocialApr 2, 2026

Rye Bunny Reinvents Fine‑Casual with Counter‑First Dining

The format at the beloved Tail Up Goat in DC wasn’t sustainable. So the owners switched gears. The new Rye Bunny, from chef Jon Sybert and hospitality ace Jill Tyler, finds diners ordering food and drink from a counter, then...

By Tom Sietsema
Simple, Restrained Saltimbocca Proves Classic Dishes Belong Back
SocialApr 1, 2026

Simple, Restrained Saltimbocca Proves Classic Dishes Belong Back

They don’t make dishes like this anymore… which is exactly why you should. Saltimbocca is what happens when restraint wins. A few ingredients, no showing off, and a result that still outperforms half the menu. Crispy prosciutto. Sage in hot butter. Veal...

By Andrew Zimmern
Guess the Year NYC's First Japanese Restaurant Opened
SocialApr 1, 2026

Guess the Year NYC's First Japanese Restaurant Opened

If you had to guess what year the first Japanese restaurant opened in NYC, what year would it be? https://t.co/176nmHPxWX https://t.co/yyQrwyEtcS

By Robert Sietsema
Taste History at the City’s Oldest Japanese Restaurants
SocialApr 1, 2026

Taste History at the City’s Oldest Japanese Restaurants

Today's Substack touts the city's oldest Japanese restaurants, where you can enjoy a meal from the past. https://t.co/176nmHPxWX https://t.co/KUN2O2CjB7

By Robert Sietsema
Japan's Mid‑Priced Italian Beats San Francisco's Finest
SocialApr 1, 2026

Japan's Mid‑Priced Italian Beats San Francisco's Finest

The average mid-priced Italian lunch place in Japan is better than the best Italian restaurant in San Francisco

By Noah Smith
Original Seafood Spaghetti: Pure Simplicity, Timeless Flavor
SocialApr 1, 2026

Original Seafood Spaghetti: Pure Simplicity, Timeless Flavor

This is the dish that started it all. Mama Lou’s Spaghetti Seafood Olio created by Mama Lou herself, unchanged since day one. No cream, no shortcuts. Just olive oil, fresh seafood, and the kind of restraint that takes real confidence to...

By David P. Sison
Teen's First Sourdough: Dense Yet Delicious Success
SocialMar 31, 2026

Teen's First Sourdough: Dense Yet Delicious Success

The 13YO has spent a week on her first sourdough loaves, & the results today are impressive. She's upset it's not perfect (she's right - it's a little dense), but it tastes great - esp for a first try. But I...

By Scott Lincicome
Dos Toros Returns to Chicago After Closure
SocialMar 31, 2026

Dos Toros Returns to Chicago After Closure

We had a Dos Toros (@DosToros) right across from our office that closed a couple of years ago. Glad to see they're coming back to the #Chicago market. https://t.co/r468kvvIBn

By David Henkes
Swig Pioneered Dirty Soda Trend, Still Rapidly Expanding
SocialMar 31, 2026

Swig Pioneered Dirty Soda Trend, Still Rapidly Expanding

Swig essentially created the "dirty soda" trend, now nearly every #restaurant is doing it (especially within #fastfood). And Swig is growing like crazy even as this new beverage category is becoming more ubiquitous. https://t.co/L4IjIvvaM3

By David Henkes
Perfected COVID‑Era Steak Recipe, Now Free for Grilling Season
SocialMar 31, 2026

Perfected COVID‑Era Steak Recipe, Now Free for Grilling Season

I spent most of COVID trying to perfect a steak recipe. 200 attempts later, this is where I landed. In honor of kicking off grilling season, I gift it to you. Hope you enjoy.

By Brent Beshore
Boutique Hotel Restaurants Are Getting More Intriguing
SocialMar 31, 2026

Boutique Hotel Restaurants Are Getting More Intriguing

Why Boutique Hotel Restaurants Are More Interesting Than Ever - Stories - HIP Hotels https://t.co/dQmTfwoMTH

By Tiffany Dowd (Luxe Tiffany)
Discover Montreal Eats and a Fresh Recipe in Next Course
SocialMar 31, 2026

Discover Montreal Eats and a Fresh Recipe in Next Course

Check out my new online newsletter, “Next Course” on Beehiiv, for this great recipe, plus tips for where to eat in Montreal.

By Tom Sietsema
Host Lamb Burger Nights with Top Montreal Spots
SocialMar 31, 2026

Host Lamb Burger Nights with Top Montreal Spots

An easy recipe for bringing folks together: Lamb Burger Nights. Plus, three great places to eat in Montreal. #montrealeats #mtlfood #lamburger https://t.co/203amunhpp

By Tom Sietsema
Raleigh‑Durham: East Coast’s Underrated Culinary Gem
SocialMar 30, 2026

Raleigh‑Durham: East Coast’s Underrated Culinary Gem

Raleigh-Durham might be the most underrated food city on the East Coast right now. And if you’ve been paying attention, you know that’s saying something. This is where serious chefs are doing thoughtful, ingredient-driven work without the noise. Where global flavors...

By Andrew Zimmern
Planning Future S‑Tier Steaks with Galician Cattle
SocialMar 30, 2026

Planning Future S‑Tier Steaks with Galician Cattle

if im in your insta DMs im probably working out a deal to raise galician cattle in usa for s tier steaks (10yrs from now) https://t.co/AF4Ri493i6

By Paul Yacoubian
Beverage Category Becomes Restaurants' Innovation Battleground
SocialMar 30, 2026

Beverage Category Becomes Restaurants' Innovation Battleground

I continue to believe that the beverage category is the innovation battleground in #restaurants today. This article from our sister publication @RB_magazine lays out how some smaller coffee shops are innovating (warning: pay wall for non-subscribers.) But here are trends:...

By David Henkes
Finding Authentic Hummus Abroad Sparks Pure Joy
SocialMar 29, 2026

Finding Authentic Hummus Abroad Sparks Pure Joy

My vibe when I encounter good hummus outside of the Middle East is like https://t.co/4IUabv8KjB

By Lynn Alden
DIY Chemical‑Free Rice Krispies in Minutes
SocialMar 29, 2026

DIY Chemical‑Free Rice Krispies in Minutes

I don’t eat cereal like that .. but.. this could be an easy way to make chemical free Rice Krispies

By Anise M Smith
Philly & South Jersey Pizza Rival Top U.S. Classics
SocialMar 29, 2026

Philly & South Jersey Pizza Rival Top U.S. Classics

The thing about Philly and South Jersey is that while we are known for cheesesteaks, we actually have some of the best pizza in the country. Plenty of Italian pros here. When I’m asked NYC or Chicago Pizza, my answer is...

By Lynn Alden
Governments Back Alternative Proteins for Food Security and Jobs
SocialMar 29, 2026

Governments Back Alternative Proteins for Food Security and Jobs

6 years ago, zero governments were supporting alternative proteins. Now the goveernments at countries like Singapore, Israel, India, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, China, the UK, and the US are providing funding for it. There are a few driving forces behind it -...

By John Cumbers
From Texas BBQ Roots to Tokyo Teppanyaki Heights
SocialMar 29, 2026

From Texas BBQ Roots to Tokyo Teppanyaki Heights

my two most memorable/notable meat eating restaurant experiences in US and Japan: 🇺🇸 Black’s BBQ Lockhart - oldest family owned bbq in the US. used to be a meat market that started in 1932. they have this giant wooden block as...

By Yohei Nakajima
Korean Fried Wings: Restaurant‑Quality Made Easy at Home
SocialMar 29, 2026

Korean Fried Wings: Restaurant‑Quality Made Easy at Home

Made Korean style fried chicken wings tonight. First time, and it was shockingly easy to get really good results. I’d assumed this was one of those it’s-never-as-good-as-the-restaurant dishes, but no, it’s actually one of those you-can-totally-do-this-at-home dishes

By Doomberg
World Record: Most Michelin-Starred Meals in One Day
SocialMar 28, 2026

World Record: Most Michelin-Starred Meals in One Day

Who knew there was a World Record about how many Michelin starred restaurants you could eat at in a day? Also, the amount spent seems pretty reasonable but it’s clear he was eating a lot of small plates.

By David Henkes
Big Bag of Tumso: Festival Food Essential
SocialMar 28, 2026

Big Bag of Tumso: Festival Food Essential

Heading to a food festival today means we’ve got to bust out the big bag of @tumsofficial

By Katie & Joe on the Go
Older Diner Pushes Back Against Intrusive Waiter Questions
SocialMar 28, 2026

Older Diner Pushes Back Against Intrusive Waiter Questions

I have a second piece in today’s @ftweekend in which I rant about waiters asking intrusive questions. Because I am old, and have lived too much life for this malarkey. https://t.co/bAPwIWdjXX https://t.co/FZ92RNSLJB

By Jay Rayner
Aces Food Craft: Must‑Visit Japanese‑Inspired London Eatery
SocialMar 28, 2026

Aces Food Craft: Must‑Visit Japanese‑Inspired London Eatery

For today’s @ftweekend I am at Aces Food Craft in London’s Fitzrovia, a terrific Japanese inspired restaurant which is very much worth your time (and, if you have it, money) https://t.co/en3A2z7fl5

By Jay Rayner
Finding the Perfect Cloud‑Like Matzoh Ball Soup
SocialMar 27, 2026

Finding the Perfect Cloud‑Like Matzoh Ball Soup

You’re not supposed to remember your first meal. I do. It was matzoh ball soup. A Passover staple that’s equal parts nourishment and medicine, this is the dish that raised me. It’s still one of the five best things I know...

By Andrew Zimmern
Biotech Solution Enables Instant Caramelized Onions
SocialMar 27, 2026

Biotech Solution Enables Instant Caramelized Onions

Ok, here's my free idea for someone with more time than I: a bioproduct to create near-instant caramelized onions. Let me explain 🧵

By Nicole Paulk
Exploring Global Ground‑Cooked Culinary Traditions
SocialMar 27, 2026

Exploring Global Ground‑Cooked Culinary Traditions

I'm writing about cultures around the world where some dishes are cooked in the ground and I'm open to suggestions via lolaannmendez@gmail.com #prrequest #journorequest #sourcerequest

By Lola Méndez
Slow, Low‑heat Onions with Butter Transform Every Dish
SocialMar 27, 2026

Slow, Low‑heat Onions with Butter Transform Every Dish

Biggest culinary upgrade for me in recent years was lowering the cooking temperature for onions and taking lots of time (and, of course, butter). Makes any and all dishes better. Can't rush aromatics.

By Arvid Kahl
Returning to Baking: My First Sourdough Bagel in Months
SocialMar 27, 2026

Returning to Baking: My First Sourdough Bagel in Months

Even I'm not sure of my next move sometimes... First time baking in 9 months, casual little sourdough bagel aka "sourdagel" attempt Will be covering with copious everything bagel seasoning pre-bake, naturally https://t.co/nTBn5JFImO

By Kevin Espiritu
Crisp Pinot Grigio Perfectly Balances Creamy Lemon Pasta
SocialMar 26, 2026

Crisp Pinot Grigio Perfectly Balances Creamy Lemon Pasta

Feeling summer vibes today, so currently cooking a creamy lemon pasta and pairing it with a Pinot Grigio from Veneto🥂 Fresh, crisp, the wine cuts through the creaminess and works perfectly with the lemon. What would you pair this with?

By Sipping Wings
Exploring BTS’s Favorite NYC Eatery in New Substack Feature
SocialMar 25, 2026

Exploring BTS’s Favorite NYC Eatery in New Substack Feature

In tribute to the new BTS album, a visit to their favorite NYC restaurant will appear on Friday in my Substack, Robert Sietsema's New York. https://t.co/GzIfm1wxUP

By Robert Sietsema
New Next Course Newsletter Debuts with Noma LA Review
SocialMar 24, 2026

New Next Course Newsletter Debuts with Noma LA Review

I recently launched a thing: An online newsletter, “Next Course,” featuring essays, simple recipes, travel advice, and more. Please check it out. My debut column looks at the most controversial restaurant in the world: Noma L.A., where I lunched last...

By Tom Sietsema
Italian Wine Splits: North Fresh, South Rich
SocialMar 24, 2026

Italian Wine Splits: North Fresh, South Rich

Most people think Italian wine is one thing, but it actually completely depends on climate. North = fresh, high acid wines South = richer, riper wined And that’s just the beginning of how complex Italy really is 🇮🇹🍷

By Sipping Wings
Bomb Bomb Bar: South Philly’s Must‑Try Italian Feast
SocialMar 23, 2026

Bomb Bomb Bar: South Philly’s Must‑Try Italian Feast

A must-taste in South Philly: Bomb Bomb Bar for old-school Italian-American cooking and hospitality. Pro tip: Go with a group and order … everything. bombbombbar thechefassembly

By Tom Sietsema
Gordon Ramsay's Petrus Dazzles with Smoked Eel Masterpiece
SocialMar 23, 2026

Gordon Ramsay's Petrus Dazzles with Smoked Eel Masterpiece

Swipe for the details…one of petrusbygordonramsay most beautiful dishes, it’s stunning smoked eel with Oscietra caviar, celeriac and apple !

By Gordon Ramsay
First-Time Short Ribs Turn Dinner Into Breakfast
SocialMar 22, 2026

First-Time Short Ribs Turn Dinner Into Breakfast

Making short rib for dinner, for the first time. Started at 6pm. Seems like I might be having short rib for breakfast. 😭🙃

By Jessica Nabongo
Try Emilia’s Standout Dishes in Kensington, Philly
SocialMar 22, 2026

Try Emilia’s Standout Dishes in Kensington, Philly

Heading to Philly? Make time for the handsome Emilia, the latest from veteran chef Greg Vernick and team in Kensington. My cheat sheet: fried artichokes, sea scallop crudo with burrata, mushroom bolognese, wood-roasted eggplant. #phillyeats

By Tom Sietsema