Restaurants

Evocative culinary experiences and unfiltered exchanges with chefs

Date Nights in NYC, Ice Cream Upstate, and Unexpected Wines

Plus, a Midtown institution and a fantasia of color in Brooklyn. These are the restaurants and consumables our editors loved this month.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Alexandra Brodsky, Elissa Polls, and T. Cole Rachel; Illustration by Jess Rotter

At Ynyshir, There's No Substitute for Perfection

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Wales, Chef Gareth Ward’s famed restaurant offers a singularly high-intensity dining experience.

Words by Siobhan Reid, Photography by Robert Ormerod

Dishing With Chef Ayo Balogun

The chef behind Brooklyn’s Dept of Culture talks jollof rice drama, Junior’s cheesecake, and a dish that forever changed him.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Illustration by Oriana Fenwick

Remarkable Wines in NYC and a Taste of Spain at Home

Plus, fried chicken in Vancouver, green-tomato carpaccio upstate, and a sublime cheeseburger in a space once frequented by John and Yoko.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Lisa Lok, Laura Smith, and Hailey Andresen; Illustration by Jess Rotter

A Taste of Capri in NYC and a Flavorful Find in Paris

Plus, irresistible Greek in San Francisco and more dishes our editors can’t get enough of.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Elissa Polls, Sophie Mancini, Laura Smith, Hailey Andresen, Alex Brodsky; Illustration by Jess Rotter

Rome on My Mind

A writer reflects on the neighborhood restaurant he loved and lost in the Eternal City — and shares a few enduring local gems.

Words by Tim Moore

Chef Jean-Georges Never Throws the Same Party Twice

The award-winning chef opens up about his rebellious past, signature flavors, and how he keeps things fresh.

Words by Ivy Elrod, Photography by Jingyu Lin

A Tasting Menu as Dynamic as Southern California

Chef William Bradley earned three Michelin stars by crafting an inventive menu that reflects San Diego’s diasporic history.

Words by Max Berlinger, Photography by Ye Rin Mok

Michelin Stars and Speed on the California Coast

A writer hits the road in a Ferrari Roma, zipping from LA to Sonoma with the Michelin guide as a map.

Words by John Chuldenko, Photography by Daniel Dorsa

A Chef’s Guide to Sardinia

Eataly cheesemonger Tess McNamara and Ci Siamo chef Hillary Sterling share their favorite food destinations on the Italian island.

Words by Laura Neilson

A Downtown Delight in NYC and a Dessert Worth Getting Married For

Plus, Edenic dining on San Juan Island and a 10-course tasting menu 60 stories above Manhattan.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Laura Smith, Annie Lin, and Jackie Risser; Illustration by Jess Rotter

Foraging for India’s Flavors in Mumbai

Combining hyperlocal sourcing with innovative creation, the menu at Masque restaurant is a love letter to India's native ingredients.

Words by Prasad Ramamurthy, Photography by Avinash Jai Singh