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I’m Over the Erewhonification of Fancy Grocery Stores
Food and Restaurant Trends

The rise of “luxury” grocery stores feels deeply sinister

By Bettina Makalintal
I’m Over the Erewhonification of Fancy Grocery Stores
Food and Restaurant Trends

The rise of “luxury” grocery stores feels deeply sinister

By Bettina Makalintal
Anthony Bourdain
Why Anthony Bourdain’s Editor Wanted ‘Tony’ to Be DarkerWhy Anthony Bourdain’s Editor Wanted ‘Tony’ to Be Darker
Anthony Bourdain

Eater spoke with the film’s screenwriters about casting the titular role, chef cameos, and more BTS moments.

By Francky Knapp
Dining Out
The Dinner Party Has Left the BuildingThe Dinner Party Has Left the Building
Dining Out

A new wave of artists is serving dinner in unexpected natural settings — turning the landscape itself into a dining room

By Francky Knapp
Chefs
‘Tony’ Makes Bourdain Unlikeable, and That’s Why It Works‘Tony’ Makes Bourdain Unlikeable, and That’s Why It Works
Chefs

I went into the new Bourdain biopic expecting to hate it. To my surprise, I was charmed.

By Bettina Makalintal

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Dining Out
The Latest Gig Economy Hustle? Restaurant Line Sitting.The Latest Gig Economy Hustle? Restaurant Line Sitting.
Dining Out

From coast to coast, folks are getting paid to wait in line for hours on end to secure dot cakes or Lucali pizza

By Francky Knapp
Food TV
What ‘The Bear’ Did Right, According to Industry ExpertsWhat ‘The Bear’ Did Right, According to Industry Experts
Food TV

In honor of the show’s final season, chefs reflect on the show’s legacy

By Bettina Makalintal
The Caribbean Restaurant Wave Is Finally Cresting in Los Angeles
Now TrendingEater LA

Los Angeles has always had Caribbean food. Now, it has a movement.

By Mona Holmes
Food and Restaurant Trends
Restaurants Are Going Horse GirlRestaurants Are Going Horse Girl
Food and Restaurant Trends

From the long-awaited Il Cavallini to upcoming bars like Pony’s, it’s the year of the horse in hospitality

By Francky Knapp
Groceries and Retail
I Tried Erewhon’s New $15,000-a-Year VIP Membership for a MonthI Tried Erewhon’s New $15,000-a-Year VIP Membership for a Month
Groceries and Retail

A deep dive on the luxury grocery chain’s new Reserve membership, which promises priority smoothies and even a concierge

By Hilary Pollack
Dining Out
Restaurants Are in Their Blue PeriodRestaurants Are in Their Blue Period
Dining Out

Is Yves Klein blue the new millennial pink? At cool restaurants now, maybe

By Bettina Makalintal
Dining Out
Why the Nordstrom Cafe Was the Ultimate Mother-Daughter ExperienceWhy the Nordstrom Cafe Was the Ultimate Mother-Daughter Experience
Dining Out

A visit to the department store restaurant for grilled cheese and tomato soup has become a seminal shared memory

By Francky Knapp
Dining Out
Am I a Bad Person for Loving Steakhouses?Am I a Bad Person for Loving Steakhouses?
Dining Out

The steakhouse may be a monument to excess, but I still can’t quit the fantasy of martinis, rib-eyes, and power

By Hilary Pollack
The Grill-Your-Own Steakhouse Is Very Much Alive in California
Dining Out in SFEater SF

Thankfully, it’s not a do-your-own-dishes restaurant

By Dianne de Guzman
Now Trending
On California’s Central Coast, Restaurant Artworks Are the Stars of the Dining RoomOn California’s Central Coast, Restaurant Artworks Are the Stars of the Dining Room
Now Trending

These artworks make an impression

By Francky Knapp
Dining Out
6 Restaurants Explain the Stories Behind Their Beloved Artworks6 Restaurants Explain the Stories Behind Their Beloved Artworks
Dining Out

From the ‘Brokeback Mountain’ pizza painting at Roberta’s to a massive tapestry at March, these artworks make an impression

By Francky Knapp
Here’s Everything to Eat at Coachella in 2026
Palm SpringsEater LA

​​From Bad Bunny’s halftime show taquero to a Nobu omakase overlooking a stage, restaurants, trucks, and pop-ups are redefining festival dining in the desert

By Mona Holmes
Here’s What’s New and Where to Eat at Daikin Park, Home of the Houston Astros
SportsEater Houston

A new season at Daikin Park is in full swing with banh mi hot dogs, loaded fried onions, and so much more

By Brianna McClane
The 6 New Food Books We’re Devouring This Spring
Books

The season’s new releases include a bounty of exciting culinary memoirs and a fast-paced history of French cuisine

By Bettina Makalintal
Dining Out
A Whirlwind Tale of the Met Opera’s 30-Minute Intermission DiningA Whirlwind Tale of the Met Opera’s 30-Minute Intermission Dining
Dining Out

Timothée Chalamet probably doesn’t know The Grand Tier has espresso martinis on tap — but now, I do

By Francky Knapp
Dining Out
The JFK Jr. and CBK Show Is Also a Love Story About ‘90s NYC DiningThe JFK Jr. and CBK Show Is Also a Love Story About ‘90s NYC Dining
Dining Out

The hit show offers a glimpse into the late couple’s favorite restaurants and a pre-Y2K era of dining in New York City

By Francky Knapp
Sqirl Attempts a Comeback
Expansions

Sqirl revolutionized daytime dining in LA before it fell from grace. Now it’s back in the conversation with a new dinner menu.

By Matthew Kang
Meet the South Bay’s King of Cakes
Dining on a DimeEater LA

With deep local roots and a loyal following, Sweet Valentine Bakery defines what it means to bake with purpose

By Mona Holmes
From SBNation
Super Bowl recipes: The best at-home wings you can makeSuper Bowl recipes: The best at-home wings you can make
From SBNation

These wings will blow your mind.

By James Dator
Is It Okay to Like the Tesla Diner?
Tech

Unfortunately for Elon Musk haters, Tesla Diner’s food is pretty good for what it is.

By Matthew Kang
These Midwestern Mexican Fusion Restaurants Feel Harmonious — Never Forced
Dining Out in ChicagoEater Chicago

Midwestern restaurants are exploring the ways Mexican cuisine melds with diasporic ingredients and techniques

By Brenda Storch
Dining Out in the Twin Cities
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Dining Out in Chicago
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Dining Out in Seattle
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Dining Out in Seattle
Dining Out in Portland
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Dining Out in Portland
MapEater LA
Everywhere the Gang Eats on HBO’s ‘I Love LA’Everywhere the Gang Eats on HBO’s ‘I Love LA’
MapEater LA

Whether you love or hate the series, you can still check out some of the restaurants that made the cut

By Eater Staff
San Francisco Restaurant News
These Festive Holiday Drinks Are Steeped in Latino History and TraditionThese Festive Holiday Drinks Are Steeped in Latino History and Tradition
San Francisco Restaurant News

From atole to champurrado, chocolate to coquito, Navidad and Nochevieja aren’t complete without these holiday drinks

By Chanel Vargas
Eater’s Guide to the Holidays
When Christmas Is Just Another Day at the Restaurant, New Traditions FormWhen Christmas Is Just Another Day at the Restaurant, New Traditions Form
Eater’s Guide to the Holidays

For kids growing up at their parents’ Chinese restaurants, working during the Christmas holiday meant creating celebrations all their own

By Paul Kim
Eater’s Guide to the Holidays
A Sip of Latine Holiday TraditionA Sip of Latine Holiday Tradition
Eater’s Guide to the Holidays

From atole to champurrado, chocolate to coquito, Navidad and Nochevieja aren’t complete without these holiday drinks

By Chanel Vargas
From Punch
Bar Staff Are on the Front Lines of the Opioid Epidemic. But Who Is There to Support Them?Bar Staff Are on the Front Lines of the Opioid Epidemic. But Who Is There to Support Them?
From Punch

“We’re taught to deal with the stress of being in the weeds, but when someone really needs help, we freeze.”

By Karen Fischer
Interviews
After ‘Top Chef,’ Padma Lakshmi Wants to Show How People Really EatAfter ‘Top Chef,’ Padma Lakshmi Wants to Show How People Really Eat
Interviews

The author and TV host explains why she felt compelled to tell immigrant food stories in ‘Taste the Nation’ and her new book, ‘Padma’s All American’

By Bettina Makalintal
Padma Lakshmi Shares Her Favorite Restaurants in New York
Chefs

From hot new openings to classic street carts, here are my go-to meals in New York

By Padma Lakshmi
The Best Restaurant Restrooms for a Selfie Break in Atlanta
Dining Out in AtlantaEater Atlanta

From vivid bird murals to peach wallpaper, these restaurant bathroom breaks are a stunning necessity

By Lia Picard and Henna Bakshi
Which Food Media Outlet Is Your Entire Personality?
Food Media

If your answers don’t add up to Eater, we won’t hold it against you… too much

By Missy Frederick
The 2005 Chef Starter Pack
Shopping Guides

If you rifled through the bag of any self-respecting early-aughts chef, here’s what you’d find, according to those who lived it

By Bettina Makalintal
What Makes a Recipe Craveable?
Books

In this excerpt from her new book, food writer Ruby Tandoh unpacks why every recipe now looks and sounds the same

By Ruby Tandoh
Eater at Home
The Secret Ingredient Is TimeThe Secret Ingredient Is Time
Eater at Home

An up-close look at the transformative moments that make food magical

By Amy McCarthy and Kat Thompson
The Life and Death of the American Foodie
Food Media

When food culture became pop culture, a new national persona was born. We regret to inform you, it’s probably you.

By Jaya Saxena
Florence Fabricant and Keith Lee Might Know a Place
Food Media

The legendary restaurant reporter and TikTok star break down their paths into food and how they decide what to cover

By Bettina Makalintal