Manhattan is seeing an influx of Roman centurions this week, marking a unique, city-wide celebration of the first-ever National Pinsa Day. The event, which takes place on Thursday, May 28, is spearheaded by Italian baking pioneer Di Marco to introduce the public to a modern evolution of traditional Roman baking. The centerpiece of this activation … Read more
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, real estate platform StreetEasy has launched a campaign titled “Reserve Your Future,” inviting New Yorkers to secure bookings at iconic city establishments for the year 2046. The initiative serves as a symbolic gesture, encouraging residents to commit to their long-term future in the city by planning experiences two decades ahead. … Read more
Los Angeles’s hospitality scene has secured a significant spot on the national stage as the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation announced its 2026 Spirited Awards nominees. Thunderbolt, located in Historic Filipinotown, has been named one of the Top 10 contenders for Best U.S. Cocktail Bar. Widely regarded as the drinks industry’s equivalent of the Oscars, … Read more
Chef Sujan Sarkar is returning to the New York City culinary landscape, bringing his Michelin-starred Chicago success, Indienne, to Hudson Yards. Located within the luxury residential building Henry Hall, the opening marks a high-profile homecoming for Sarkar, who previously operated Baar Baar in the city before achieving national recognition in Chicago. The arrival of Indienne … Read more
Paul Carmichael’s Kabawa has been named the top restaurant in New York City for 2026. The ranking, released in two parts, concludes with the unveiling of the top ten establishments across the city’s five boroughs. The list was curated by co-chief critic Ligaya Mishan, who assumed the role last summer. To determine the rankings, Mishan … Read more
The Future of Dining in Hong Kong: Trends Shaping the Culinary Landscape Hong Kong’s dining scene has always been a melting pot of global flavors, innovation and cultural fusion. With the recent openings of Stübli, Sichuan Verandah, and Blanc de Noirs, the city’s culinary evolution is more dynamic than ever. These new venues are not … Read more
Angel City Brewery, a longtime fixture of downtown Los Angeles, will permanently close its doors on April 30. The closure comes as the brewery’s lease at the corner of Alameda Street and Traction Avenue is set to expire. A Final Farewell to the Arts District Before the official shuttering, the brewery is hosting a final … Read more
The Rise of the Multi-Concept Dining Destination The traditional single-concept restaurant is evolving into something more ambitious: the multi-level dining complex. A prime example of this shift is the recent expansion of COTE into 550 Madison in New York, where a single 15,000-square-foot landmarked space houses three distinct culinary identities. By integrating a second Manhattan … Read more
Fresh York City is experiencing a notable shift in its social rhythms, as more residents trade late-night excursions for early dinner reservations. The traditional 8:30 p.m. Dinner followed by a multi-bar crawl is being replaced by a more rested, hydrated, and intentional approach to nightlife. The Data Behind the Early Shift Recent statistics indicate a … Read more
The Shift Toward Dedicated Gluten-Free Ecosystems For years, “gluten-free” was often an afterthought in the culinary world—a sad, dry brownie tucked in the corner of a menu or a modified dish that lacked the soul of the original. However, we are witnessing a fundamental shift. The industry is moving away from “gluten-friendly” options toward dedicated, … Read more