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A Manhattanite’s Guide to Dining in New York City
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A Manhattanite’s Guide to Dining in New York City

Raised around the city's tables, our editor shares her most beloved spots to eat and drink.

words by sophie mancini
The Year in Spirits
Wine and Spirits

The Year in Spirits

From high-end rums and a perfect lemon aperitif, to small-batch gins, these were our favorite sips in 2023.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Laura Smith, and Elissa Polls
Fine Dining in Porto, a Japanese Whisky, and a Luxe Pizza Party
Food and Drink

Fine Dining in Porto, a Japanese Whisky, and a Luxe Pizza Party

Plus, chic Champagnes, a Thai supper club, and your new favorite wine store.

WORDS BY SOPHIE MANCINI, T. COLE RACHEL, ALEX FRANK, ELISSA POLLS, ALEXANDRA BRODSKY, HAILEY ANDRESEN, ANNIE LIN, LISA LOK, AND Elysha Beckerman; ILLUSTRATION BY JESS ROTTER
Elevating the Art of Italian Ingredients
Food and Drink

Elevating the Art of Italian Ingredients

In laidback Cilento, a new generation of artisans is transforming the region’s heritage foods.

Words by Paul Greenberg, Photography by Arianna Lago
The Year in Bars
Wine and Spirits

The Year in Bars

The spirit-centered spaces you couldn’t get enough of in 2023.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Sebastian Modak, Sophie Mancini, Chloë Ashby, Patricia Garcia, Joshua Sanchez, Jane Lee, Alia Akkam, and Kevin Vaughn
A Tasting Menu as Dynamic as Southern California
Restaurants

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
The Perfect Staples to Stock Your Gourmet Pantry
Food and Drink

The Perfect Staples to Stock Your Gourmet Pantry

From tasty tinned fish and the perfect kimchi to snappy vinegars, these shelf-stable goodies signify good taste.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Illustration by Morgan McMullen
A Dinner Date With Idina Menzel
A Moment

A Dinner Date With Idina Menzel

Armed with one of the world’s most recognizable voices, the Broadway superstar turns up the volume with a new pop album.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Photography by Sinna Nasseri
Beyond Broadway: Five Ways to Enhance Your Next Visit to Nashville
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Departures Studio84 created this story in collaboration with Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Departures’ editorial contributors were not involved in its creation.

Beyond Broadway: Five Ways to Enhance Your Next Visit to Nashville

Craft an itinerary as dynamic as the city’s diverse music scene and neighborhoods with vibrant culinary options, historic landmarks, and unforgettable events.

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Chef Jean-Georges Never Throws the Same Party Twice
Restaurants

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
Noma Talent in Brooklyn, Bespoke Dinner Parties, and Libations for All
Food and Drink

Noma Talent in Brooklyn, Bespoke Dinner Parties, and Libations for All

Plus, not-to-miss wine in the Azores, department store omakase, and how to bring Italy home.

Words by Laura Smith, Sophie Mancini, Cooper Fleishman, T. Cole Rachel, Alex Frank, Elissa Polls, Annie Lin, and Hailey Andresen; Illustration by Jess Rotter
The Delicious Art of Bringing Travel Home
Food and Drink

The Delicious Art of Bringing Travel Home

Novelist Rachel Khong reflects on the things we bring home — both literally and figuratively — from foreign travels.

Words by Rachel Khong, Illustration by Cookie Moon

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