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Phillip Frankland Lee and Neen Williams. Jake Ostrowski Chef Phillip Frankland Lee moved from Los Angeles to Austin during the Covid-19 pandemic, but there was not a damn…
Read more Phillip Frankland Lee Brings NADC’s Viral Wagyu Burgers Home to Los AngelesWith the snowpocalypse safely in our rearview mirror, it now seems that any temperatures hovering above freezing feel positively balmy. And just as more of us are venturing…
Read more The 11 Best New Restaurants to Check Out This February in New York CityLess than two months into 2026, the Los Angeles dining scene has already set an exemplary tone for the year ahead. At the end of January, highly anticipated…
Read more L.A.’s Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of FebruaryAlthough London’s romantic side is often overshadowed by its bistro- and brasserie-filled Parisian neighbor, the British city is full of ways to woo a significant other. A walk…
Read more London’s Most Romantic Restaurants for Date NightThe Corner Store is opening in Las Vegas. Nick Johnson Eugene Remm, Tilman Fertitta and Catch Hospitality Group will open their second location of The Corner Store at…
Read more Martinis at The Cosmo: The Corner Store Reveals Vegas LocationChin Up Bar is a new gin-focused cocktail spot on the Lower East Side. Photo Memory NYC Specialization is hot in New York’s crowded bar scene. Want an…
Read more At Chin Up Bar, Gin Is the Star of the ShowIf 2025 proved anything for L.A.’s hospitality scene, it’s that a hip bar can always attract a crowd. Los Angeles nightlife has been struggling to regain its footing…
Read more The Most Noteworthy L.A. Bar Openings of 2025A candid look at modern bakery economics from one of NYC’s most watched shops. Alexander Stein This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders,…
Read more What It Really Takes to Build Staying Power in New York’s Frenetic Food SceneOnce a niche order at specialty cafes, matcha is now firmly in the mainstream—and demand for the drink is showing no signs of slowing down. Along with permanent…
Read more 5 Matcha Pop-Ups That Are Actually Worth the TripGin is a versatile spirit characterized by its botanical nature. Unlike agave spirits or whiskey, gin starts off as a blank canvas, offering little to no natural flavor.…
Read more The Most Unique Bottles of Gin to Gift this Holiday SeasonNew York’s grande dame, The Pierre, knows how to throw a soirée. Last night, the elegant Taj Hotel celebrated 95 years as a beacon of Upper East Side…
Read more Manhattan’s Jewel Box Celebrates 95 Sparkling YearsWhen The Pierre Hotel opened its doors in 1930, it instantly became a playground for Manhattan’s elite. Over the past 95 years, this iconic hotel has witnessed everything…
Read more The Glamorous History of The Pierre: Manhattan’s Iconic Hotel Turns 95One of the best ways to get to know a city is to find all the cool coffee shops. These spots are often where local artists and tastemakers…
Read more Chicago’s Must-Visit Indie Coffee Shops Are Brewing Something SpecialGymkhana Las Vegas. Courtesy MGM Resorts Gymkhana, the only Indian restaurant in London with two Michelin stars, understands the assignment when it comes to opening in Las Vegas.…
Read more Gymkhana, London’s Top Indian Restaurant, Wants to Make a Statement in Las VegasFrom small bakeries to global brands, New York’s bagel makers are shaping a cultural and culinary economy rooted in tradition and reinvention. Courtesy Utopia Bagels There are few…
Read more The Business of Bagels: How New York’s Most Iconic Food Fuels a Culinary EconomyRace winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing. Mark Sutton – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Formula 1 is back in Austin, the…
Read more Austin’s Formula 1 Weekend Was a High-Octane Rodeo of Speed and SpectacleMatcha is booming globally, but Western commercialization is blurring cultural lines, raising questions about authenticity and sustainability. Unsplash+ Walk into any New York City or Los Angeles cafe,…
Read more The Matcha Market’s Identity Crisis: What Western Brands Are Getting WrongLarry Jayasekara opened his first restaurant, The Cocochine, with Hamiltons owner Tim Jefferies. Justin De Souza Every aspect of The Cocochine is about quiet indulgence. Caviar augments several…
Read more Warhols, Golden Caviar and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: Larry Jayasekara Embraces Luxury at The CocochineThe Alchemist cocktail at Little Dipper, inspired by Scorpio. Nick Johnson We’ve all seen the infographics on social media—your zodiac sign as a snack, a sandwich, a cocktail.…
Read more Is Astrology the Next Cocktail Bar Trend?As New York City gears up to instate mandatory curbside composting, some of the boroughs’ celebrated restaurants are preparing for the first-ever “Make Food, Not Waste” Restaurant Week.…
Read more For New York’s Inaugural ‘Make Food, Not Waste’ Restaurant Week, 12 Eateries Vow to Reduce Waste—And Share Their Tips
