Two-Michelin-starred chef Gabriel Kreuther is ringing in summer with the launch of a brand-new Alsatian-inspired menu at the Baccarat Hotel, where he just celebrated his appointment as culinary director. Kreuther grew up in the French region of Alsace, and his offerings speak to his roots and ... More

Restaurateur Stratis Morfogen has opened an East End version of his Lower Manhattan steak house, Brooklyn Chop House. The Southampton iteration is setting up shop in the Capri Hotel for the summer season, the same hot spot where the restaurant had a pop-up last year. Menu highlights ... More

Any of the high expectations gathered from hearing the name of this downtown Manhattan wine bar can be fully met. Well, you might not expect the bathroom’s walls to be covered in puppy images, but that’s just an added bonus. Niche Niche, opened in March 2019, is ... More

Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee, two sushi experts (halfway between master chefs and prodigies), have been teasing the impending launch of their upcoming restaurant with a series of exclusive pop-up dinners. The meals, offered monthly, are a collection of the pair’s tests and samples for Handies Douzo, their restaurant slated ... More

It’s been a fixture on the Chicago restaurant scene for a decade, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Restaurateur Billy Dec’s Sunda New Asian restaurant is celebrating its 10th birthday. The River North hot spot was inspired by a lifetime of culinary and culturally immersive travel ... More

Hidden atop Pier 17 in the Seaport District is a brand-new (and might we mention year-round) rooftop cocktail den, R17. Master mixologist Mark Murphy whips up finely crafted cocktails and inventive modern American small plates in a sexy atmosphere no matter what the weather forecast; in winter, ... More

Felix Culpa, which translates to “happy fault” or “blessed mistake,” is a hybrid lounge-cum-restaurant with spiffy midcentury modern decor, resplendent with velvet couches, Pop Art, and eclectic chandeliers. The nightspot scores with authentic Italian dishes and American classics rendered with finesse. Menu highlights are the charred octopus, steak ... More

Claude’s at Southampton Inn Executive chef James Carpenter joined the award-winning restaurant in 2018 and masterfully reinvented the menu with locally sourced fare. The new musical, theater, and literary lineup was so well received that guests can expect a return this season, featuring performances on the restaurant’s one-of-a-kind ... More