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The Next Great Prime Rib. And Pie
Reviewing Daniel Boulud's fancy steakhouse, La Tete D'Or. Plus: notes on the prime rib at Smith & Wollensky and Gallaghers. Bonus: The top pies at…
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New York's Top Burger of 2024! And Trippy Highballs!
Plus: A $20 beef skewer for the ages at Heroes, more shellfish at Eel Bar, and a full review of Cann's highballs
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New York's 24 Best Splurge Restaurants!
Plus: Reviews of Bom, a steakhouse omakase; Rice Thief, a soy crab hotspot; and Kono, a yaktori tasting. It's all part of our luxe guide New York…
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Why This Wagyu au Poivre Is So Different and Delicious!
But first: The amazing tacos at Carnitas Ramirez. Then: How to ace a meal at Brass, an awesome French splurge from Team Contra
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Let's Eat Charcoal-Grilled Beef and $40 Seafood Gumbo!
But first: Thoughts on NYT's Carbone review, and why more restaurants should text you. Then: Quick reviews of Strange Delight and Llama Inn
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Don't Ask ChatGPT for Restaurant Advice!
Fake dishes at real restaurants, real advice about fake restaurants, and a chat bot that’s better at lying than helping people eat well
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The Joy of Giving Away Free Subway Rides
Plus, short reviews of Taqueria El Chato, Thea Bakery, and Pastis
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Din Tai Fung's Thirsty Reservations Site Has Zero Chill!
You'll find great soup dumplings at the long-awaited dim sum spot, but the Yelp booking site is maddening
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The $1,000 Thrill of Sushi Sho
Here's your "cheat sheet" review, with bonus notes on Wyld gummies
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This $11 Scallop Is Your Next Vital Summer Snack
An early review of the (excellent) Bar Contra, plus notes on the $10 garlic waffles at Sukh
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My Favorite Steakhouse Right Now Is...
A5 Steakhouse serves as a national blueprint for a better type of steakhouse.
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Your Pizza Slice of the Summer Is...
Roberta's has a stunner of a slice shop in Bushwick and Penn Station. Plus: Chatting about warm oysters with Farhan Mustafa, Din Tai Fung's opening, and…
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