Reservation Difficulty
A tracked dining out dataset for our restaurants & dining coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Chelsea's Best Restaurants Span Italian Delis to Georgian
An Eater guide highlights standout dining in Chelsea, from a century-old Italian deli to modern Basque and Palestinian spots.
Local Expert Lists 38 Best Restaurants in Lisbon
Food writer Rafael Tonon curates a guide to Lisbon's dining scene, from traditional tascas to new openings like Familjen and Lamina.
Bravo Italian Kitchen closes four
The Bravo Italian Kitchen casual-dining chain has closed at least four locations in recent days, reducing its total to 14 units.
Zest Data Reveals Dining Decisions Are Driven by Habit, Not
Data from the Zest dining app shows a significant gap between the restaurants people aspire to visit and their actual dining habits, with routine...
Friendly's Restaurant Now Operates in Only 11 US States
The nostalgic ice cream and casual dining chain Friendly's now runs just 87 locations, all in 11 Eastern states, a sharp decline from its 1990s peak...
Infrared Heater Maintenance for Restaurant Patios
Restaurant owners can extend patio dining seasons with infrared heaters, but strategic placement and simple upkeep are required for optimal...
iDen's Beijing Duck House Reopens in Midtown
A revamped high-end Chinese duck restaurant has reopened in a former French fine dining space, leading a wave of new NYC openings including a...
Restaurants Overlook Invisible Guests in Reservations
A restaurant's reservation system records the booker but often misses the other diners at the table, creating a gap between covers served and...
Steakhouses Rely on Service for Luxury
Full-service restaurant sales in Canada hit $8.5 billion in May 2025, showing demand for sit-down dining. New research indicates service quality...
Harry Styles NYC Concert Dining Guide
Harry Styles is performing 30 shows at Madison Square Garden from August 26 to October 31, prompting a curated dining and drinking guide for fans...
Chicken Salad Chick Leads Emerging Dining Brands
Chicken Salad Chick tops the list of emerging dining brands in a new study by YouGov, outperforming other chains in key metrics
Punjab Meet House Brings Manhattan-Style Indian Dining to Jersey City
Jimmy Rizvi, owner of New York's GupShup and Bungalow, opens Punjab Meet House in Jersey City, offering a refined Indian dining experience with a...
San Francisco Welcomes Saam: A Game-Changing Thai Restaurant from Bangkok's Michelin-Starred Chef
Chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn, known for his Michelin-starred Bangkok restaurants Le Du and Nusara, has opened Saam in San Francisco, bringing...
New Food Hall at Tunnel Tops Park Offers Iconic San Francisco Views
The Mess Hall at the Presidio, a new food hall in San Francisco's Tunnel Tops Park, offers a variety of dining options and stunning views of the city.
Exploring the Diverse Food Scene in SoMa
Discover the best eating and drinking destinations in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, featuring a mix of world-famous restaurants, craft cocktail...
Sons & Daughters Redefines Fine Dining with New Nordic Techniques
Michelin-starred restaurant Sons & Daughters has evolved under the guidance of executive chef Harrison Cheney, embracing New Nordic techniques and...
U.S. Open Dining Options in Queens
The U.S. Open is coming to Queens, and with it, a variety of dining options for tennis fans. From big-name chefs to familiar New York City food...
A Perfect UT Longhorns Game Weekend: Barbecue, Swimming, and Football in Austin
A guide to enjoying a football weekend in Austin, featuring boutique hotels, local dining, outdoor activities, and game-day traditions around the...
New York City's Oyatte Restaurant Brings Fresh Perspective to Fine Dining
Chef Hasung Lee's Oyatte restaurant in New York City has been making waves in the culinary scene with its inventive eight-course tasting menu and...
Artistic Dining in Nature: The Rise of Earthwork Meals
A new trend in dining is emerging, where artists and chefs are creating experiential, artistic culinary moments in natural settings, blurring the...
Best Restaurants Near Ohio State University
Discover the top dining spots near Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, perfect for Buckeye Nation before and after football games.
Best Restaurants in Bloomington, Indiana, Home of the Hoosiers
Discover the top dining spots in Bloomington, Indiana, a city known for its beautiful campus and rich college football history. From classic bar food...