A New Standby
Though still a bit uneven, Cafe Yaya, an all-day spot from the Galit team, keeps this critic coming back.
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A (Really) Great Giardiniera Retest
Our critic sat down with the makers of Caruso Provisions giard — the lowest ranked one in our taste test — to talk history, process, and why those jars were...
Slow Burn
The service may be slow, but the folks are friendly and the food is consistently solid to great.
A ChatGPT-Perfected Restaurant
With restaurants like Alinea and Esmé turning to AI, our critic uses the tool to create his ideal restaurant.
Home Sweet Home
At Thalaiva’s Indian Kitchen, flavors from the Kongu Nadu region take center stage.
Indienne Is Precise and Articulated Fine Dining
What our dining critic found less lovable? The $60 tasting menu at nearby Sifr.
Roman Holiday
At Il Carciofo, Joe Flamm’s exploration of the Eternal City’s cuisine makes for a glam but uneven excursion.
Tasting Menus Are Getting Shorter and More Affordable
Also: A whiskey pour pricing discrepancy and a favorite cocktail gets canned.
Sweet and Hot
Something special happens when pork, sugar, and hot peppers find each other.
Can We Stop With the Sharing?
Our critic laments the ways that sharing-only restaurants are ruining the experience.