In a three-month flurry, the Treadsack team opened as many new restaurants in the Heights. Already known for Down House, D&T Drive Inn and Johnny’s Gold Brick, the prolific group lit up the last quarter with the hip Brit tavern Hunky Dory, helmed by chef Richard Knight; Thai farm-to-table fixture Foreign Correspondents, led by ... More

Odette Estate As the latest hot spot in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, Odette Estate is already making a name for itself, thanks to inaugural 2012 vintages that received glowing reviews from critic Robert Parker. Its recently completed 3,500-square-foot public space welcomes visitors with walnut tasting bars, black velvet sofas, ... More

Maple & AshSteakhouse Maple & Ash, which just debuted in the former Hunt Club space, is about as Gold Coast as you can get. Our favorite on the menu is the dry-aged ribeye, but don’t miss the sophisticated wine program and innovative cocktails from award-winning sommelier Belinda Chang. The two-level ... More

A trendy pop-up restaurant called Prey is on a mission to save the planet. Chef Bun Lai’s sustainable sushi spot took over the rooftop of 1 Hotel South Beach at the start of the South Beach Food and Wine Festival in February, and will be serving eco-friendly sushi ... More

The Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri, famous for his roles in A Bronx Tale and Bullets Over Broadway, has a new act—and it’s very appetizing. Westchester county resident Palminteri has partnered with the Sinanaj brothers, of Empire Steak House fame, on a new Italian restaurant in Midtown, Chazz Palminteri ... More

Even at 15 years old (a birthday it’s celebrating this year), the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival is cooking up some firsts.  With more than 75 events filled with culinary experts from around the world, this festival—running from February 24-28—is a mecca ... More

Massimo Bottura had a somewhat predetermined career path growing up—but that path wasn't to become a chef. The Botturas were a well-off family from Modena, Italy; Massimo the youngest of four brothers. Early on, Massimo's father decided that the eldest of his sons would become an engineer; the second oldest, ... More

In the good old days, back before things got weird, businesses usually tried to attract customers. A clothing boutique might have, say, mannequins and pay a premium for storefront windows. A restaurant might have a big neon sign that reads, "Eat at Joe's" or, perhaps simply, "Restaurant & Bar." But ... More

Chef Jeremiah Langhorne’s The Dabney is one of the hottest spots in modern-day D.C., but it takes inspiration from the past. The Shaw neighborhood eatery boasts tabletops made by local millworkers and windows salvaged from old row houses to add charm to the dining room. One ... More

AlimentPartners Eric Rud and Matt Sullivan present comfort food with a twist in their 64-seat “anti-diner.” Offerings include seared diver scallops with crispy red quinoa, Thai green curry and pickled shallots, or main dishes of wild mushroom cappellini, braised short rib with turnip gratin and horseradish gremolata, or a ... More