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  1. father’s day 2021
    45 Last-Minute Gifts That Will Arrive by Father’s DayFrom an electric razor to a dopp kit and pour-over kettle.
    By The Editors
  2. summer of sundaes
    Fany Gerson Kicks Off a Summer of Sundaes at Fan-Fan DoughnutsStarting with a special cooked up with writer Nicole A. Taylor.
    By Chris Crowley
  3. reopening
    Restaurants Are Struggling to Find Workers. Here’s Why.A career waiter explains.
    By Mack Harden
  5. tours
    A New Food Crawl Was Designed to Help Queens Mom-and-PopsLaunched by an Elmhurst native, Homecoming also fundraises for food insecure New Yorkers.
    By Emma Orlow
  6. lawsuits
    Shake Shack Manager Sues Cops Who Said His Store ‘Poisoned’ Their MilkshakesAccording to his defamation lawsuit, he was held for several hours after a hospital found the officers had not ingested any toxins.
    By Chris Crowley
  7. q&a
    Legendary Pastry Chef Claudia Fleming Returns to the Danny Meyer Fold“I feel like the scene today is a baker’s paradise.”
    By Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite
  8. edouardo jordan
    What You Need to Know About the Allegations Against Star Chef Edouardo JordanAccording to a Seattle Times report, 15 women have accused the chef of sexual misconduct
    By Rachel Sugar
  9. reopening
    The Behind-the-Scenes Chefs Who Saved Their RestaurantsNow what happens as the pandemic ends?
    By Mahira Rivers
  10. the grub street diet
    Casey Wilson Prefers Her Chicken Parm in Bed“No one loves that about me, but it’s my truth.”
    By Alyssa Shelasky
  11. encounter
    Victoria Blamey Is Free“I had never been presented with the opportunity to just do me.”
    By Andrea Strong
  12. pizza
    De Blasio’s Ranking of Pizza Toppings Is Only Somewhat WrongPeppers beat pineapples, and olives make an unexpectedly strong showing.
    By Chris Crowley
  13. previews
    Here’s Where You’ll Be Eating NextSaraghina Caffè, Sixty Three Clinton, Runner Up, and more.
    By Rob Patronite, Robin Raisfeld, and Rachel Sugar
  14. reopening
    Everything You Need to Know About Eating in Restaurants Right NowThe world has changed. So have dining rooms.
    By Rachel Sugar
  15. nightlife
    56 Places We’ll Be Drinking, Dancing, and Hanging Out Too Late This SummerA sprawling sidewalk cocktail resort on the Lower East Side, a techno-heavy, clothing-light party in East Williamsburg, and more.
    By Brock Colyar
  16. rip
    The Instagram Memorial of Anthony BourdainWhy do so many people still leave comments each day?
    By Tom Taylor
  17. the return of restaurants
    Where Did You Go for Your First Big Post-Vaxx Meal Out?With Representative Carolyn Maloney, Padma Lakshmi, and more.
    As told to Jane Starr Drinkard
  18. reopening
    Now Is Not the Time to Skimp on TipsRestaurants are getting busier while struggling to staff up, and the people working have more on their plates.
    By Chris Crowley
  19. announcements
    Introducing are u coming?, a New Nightlife NewsletterLate night dispatches from a city ready to party.
    By Brock Colyar
  20. where to eat
    66 of the Best New (or Newly Relevant) Places to EatHere’s your official summer 2021 restaurant guide.
    Edited by Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  21. the grub street diet
    Alice Waters Knows California Doesn’t Have It All“The tomatoes are good here but not like Jersey.”
    As told to Chris Crowley
  22. meat
    Can Jay Cutler Score With His New Meat Business?The former NFL pro has partnered with Pat LaFrieda on a subscription box.
    By Juliet Izon
  23. father’s day 2021
    The Best Gifts for Foodie DadsFoolproof ideas for the dad who says the quickest way to his heart is through his stomach.
    By Maxine Builder, Lauren Ro, and Chloe Anello
  24. trailer mix
    Anthony Bourdain Leaves No Parts Unknown in His Roadrunner Documentary Trailer“Travel isn’t always pretty. You go away, you learn, you get scarred, marked, changed in the process.”
    By Devon Ivie
  25. juice
    Meet the Fashion World’s Favorite Juice PusherWhat New York lacks in Erewhon, we gain with Tom.
    By Maggie McGlinchy
  26. small bites
    Free Costco Samples Are Back, BabyNature is healing, etc.
    By Rachel Sugar
  27. reopening
    NYC’s Late-Night Restaurants Aren’t Fully Back — YetThe city continues to sleep.
    By Chris Crowley
  28. openings
    Casual, Community-Minded Dame Is the Restaurant We’ve Been Waiting ForIt’s the house that fish and chips built.
    By Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite
  29. silver linings
    In Praise of Small MenusTrue luxury is having someone else make decisions for you.
    By Rachel Sugar
  30. the grub street diet
    Author Nico Walker Is Grateful For Coconut Margaritas“After all the bullshit in the past year, it was nice being in a bar in New York City, albeit outside, albeit it closed early.”
    Edited by Chris Crowley
  31. reopenings
    Rejoice: Montero’s Reopens Tomorrow, Complete With KaraokeThe 82-year-old nautical dive bar has never been closed for this long.
    By Jamie Feldmar
  32. summer of hedonism
    Unsolicited Advice: Drink Medalla Light All Summer LongThe iconic Puerto Rican beer, now available in New York, was engineered for easy drinking during hot summer days.
    By Chris Crowley
  33. sailboats
    A Vintage Sailboat Is Ferrying Local Goodies From Hudson to BrooklynAnd back again, on the carbon-neutral schooner Apollonia
    By Aliza Abarbanel
  34. essays
    What Did the Pandemic Teach Chefs About Accessibility?A disabled food writer contemplates returning to restaurant dining rooms.
    By Jacqueline Raposo
  35. impostors
    Everything You Need to Know About the Meat Scandal Taking Over InstagramOne former employee alleges Belcampo Meat Co. isn’t as transparent as it seems.
    By Rachel Sugar
  36. produce section
    A Year Without CeltuceWhen restaurants closed, farmers did their best to pivot. Now, the chefs are coming back.
    By Rachel Sugar
  37. controversies
    A New Deli Copied Russ & Daughters’ Signature Style. Mishegoss Ensued.Who owns the phrase “Be a mensch?”
    By Joshua David Stein
  38. hot plate
    What to Eat, Drink, and Read Right NowBemelmans’ martinis, Peter Hoffman’s new memoir, a gluten-free vegan cookie for hedonists, and more.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  39. restaurant review
    The Future of Sushi?At Rosella, local and sustainable sourcing trumps traditional supply chains.
    By Adam Platt
  40. openings
    Margie’s Brings Seafood Towers and 100 Local Jobs to RockawayThe Rockaway Hotel’s flagship restaurant opens today.
    By Andrea Strong
  41. the grub street diet
    Bim Adewunmi Runs on Tea and Biscuits“I don’t know how I used to commute and go places and then sometimes go out after work!”
    As told to Rachel Sugar
  42. dumplings
    Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Is the Latest Attempt to Modernize the AutomatAre contact-free chicken-Parm dumplings the way of the future?
    By Rachel Sugar
  43. openings
    Birria LES Is the Halal Mexican Spot Blowing Up TikTokTacos and bone marrow-enriched consommé from a delightfully multicultural partnership.
    By Melissa McCart
  44. important opinions
    It’s Time to Abolish Corporate Food FestivalsCelebrity-chef-studded fests are back. Did we ever miss them?
    By Max Falkowitz
  45. booze you can use
    Champagne Tries to Fix Its ProblemsThe beleaguered bubbly industry turns to the Hamptons to regain its sparkle.
    By Alexandra Peers
  46. controversies
    Boardwalk Sabotage: Dead Fish and Rotting Meat Raise Tensions in the RockawaysConcessionaires confront a wave of “criminal mischief” just before the start of the busy summer season.
    By Chris Shott
  47. reopening
    New York’s Hot Dog Vendors Are Ready for the Reopening“We decided we gotta stay alive and stay busy. We’re not sitting at home.”
    By Chris Crowley and Scott Heins
  48. the grub street diet
    Lisa Lucas’s Foolproof Pick-Me-Up Is a Filet-O-Fish“I probably tricked myself into thinking that it’s the most virtuous thing on the menu.”
    As told to Jane Starr Drinkard
  49. this thing’s incredible
    The Secret Ingredient to My Cocktails (and Breakfast) Is This Dehydrator“The taste of whatever spirit is poured, be it a $10 bourbon or $100 Scotch, is made better by just one dehydrated orange slice.”
    By Fred Minnick
  50. openings
    All Night Skate Channels the Roller-Rink Parties of YesteryearThe retro-style bar has Pop Rock cocktails and a discount for showing up in skates.
    By Emma Orlow
  51. chains
    Unlikely Public-Health Advocate McDonald’s Wants to Help America Get VaxxedIf free doughnuts couldn’t do it, maybe informative coffee cups can?
    By Rachel Sugar
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