LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — In a city where restaurant openings frequently follow trends, Jacaranda feels refreshingly personal. The new Hollywood restaurant from acclaimed chef Daniel Patterson and his wife Sarah Lewitinn isn’t trying to be the loudest dining room in Los Angeles. Instead, it offers something increasingly rare: a fine-dining experience that feels like being…
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA — Seven years after Wingstop disappeared from Fargo, the popular chicken chain has returned in a big way. The new Wingstop facility at Midtown Market on South University Drive has become one of the city’s most popular fast-food launches in recent years. Long lines, crowded parking lots, and enthusiastic customers have become…
WAKEFIELD, RHODE ISLAND — Few restaurant launches in Rhode Island have sparked as much interest as Matunuck Atelier. Part of that attention comes from the man behind it. Perry Raso has spent more than two decades cultivating oysters and building one of the state’s most recognizable seafood brands through Matunuck Oyster Bar. Following last year’s…
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK — Some restaurants have a strong food focus. Others believe that their existence is centered on status. Cote 550 somehow manages to build itself around both. Simon Kim’s latest extension elevates Korean barbecue to a high-gloss Manhattan luxury experience complete with mirrored ceilings, rare wines, cocktail theatrics, DJ energy, and…
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Luxury restaurants should leave diners awestruck for the right reasons. At Oak & Amber inside The Monarch San Antonio, the first thing likely to leave guests stunned is the bill. One recent four-person dinner reportedly totaled nearly $789 before tip, making it one of the most expensive restaurant experiences currently available…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Seven years of expectation have finally become a reality for The Hat, and the restaurant is now dealing with a problem that most new establishments would love to have. The legendary Southern California pastrami chain has become so popular since opening its first Las Vegas location that the restaurant has already…
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — A restaurant review can occasionally affect the course of a weekend’s business. Sometimes it alters someone’s life. For La Cachette du Coin, a single viral food video appears to have done exactly that. After months of trying to book tables, chef and owner Eva Volmar was suddenly confronted with hundreds of…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — In a city overflowing with trendy bakeries and pastry counters, Kouzeh Bakery feels refreshingly different. There are no towering croissant displays designed specifically for Instagram. There is no huge dining room crowded with laptop users. There is no performative minimalism. Instead, Kouzeh quietly pulls people in with something far more compelling:…
BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON — Brunch is more than simply a meal in Bellingham; it’s almost a weekend ritual. Whether people are searching for fluffy pancakes, strong coffee, waterfront views, or creative breakfast plates, the city has built a reputation for delivering cozy brunch experiences that keep locals and visitors coming back. Yelp users have now narrowed…
CENTERVILLE, OHIO — Sometimes a restaurant deserves a second chance. Carver’s Steaks and Chops is proof of that. After a disappointing visit years ago, expectations weren’t exactly high heading into this return trip. But this time, almost everything, from the service to the food, felt substantially better. And while the steaks may headline the menu,…