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Everything filed under openings in our restaurants & dining coverage, the 15 reports filed on it so far.

Top Chef alum Rasika Venkatesa opens her first standalone restaurant, Mythily, in Williamsburg on September 30...

Rasika Venkatesa Opens Mythily, a Tamil-Inspired

Top Chef alum Rasika Venkatesa opens her first standalone restaurant, Mythily, in Williamsburg on September 30, showcasing her Tamil heritage through...

2026-09-26
Food & Drink: Former One White Street chef Austin Johnson opens H

Chef Austin Johnson Opens H. Valley Market in West Village

Former One White Street chef Austin Johnson opens H. Valley, a high-end market and cafe on Hudson Street focusing on prepared foods, local...

2026-09-23
Chef Ryan Poli, co-owner of Iggy's, will open a steakhouse named Claymore in Nashville in the first half of next year

Ryan Poli to open Claymore steakhouse in Nashville

Chef Ryan Poli, co-owner of Iggy's, will open a steakhouse named Claymore in Nashville in the first half of next year.

2026-09-23
Chef Bobby Flay shares a simple recipe for a versatile bourbon and honey glaze, detailing its preparation and ideal food...

Bobby Flay's Bourbon Honey Glaze Recipe

Chef Bobby Flay shares a simple recipe for a versatile bourbon and honey glaze, detailing its preparation and ideal food pairings.

2026-09-20
Chef Sarah Thompson of Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas became the first Las Vegas-based chef in 15 years, and the first...

Chef Sarah Thompson makes historic James Beard win for Las

Chef Sarah Thompson of Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas became the first Las Vegas-based chef in 15 years, and the first woman from the Strip, to win the...

2026-09-18
Chef Mark Ladner has reportedly departed Babbo less than a year after its high-profile revival under Stephen Starr

Chef Mark Ladner Leaves Babbo After Relaunch

Chef Mark Ladner has reportedly departed Babbo less than a year after its high-profile revival under Stephen Starr.

2026-09-17
Chef Mike Lanham returns with Athanor, a 10-course tasting menu restaurant in San Francisco, after closing Anomaly due to...

Chef Mike Lanham Opens Athanor After Burnout

Chef Mike Lanham returns with Athanor, a 10-course tasting menu restaurant in San Francisco, after closing Anomaly due to severe burnout that caused

2026-09-17
Food & Drink: Marina Beach, a tiny South Asian bistro and natural wine bar, has opened in San Francisco's Marina district

Marina Beach South Asian Bistro Opens in San Francisco

Marina Beach, a tiny South Asian bistro and natural wine bar, has opened in San Francisco's Marina district. The restaurant, run by owner Murugan...

2026-09-09
Washington D.C.'s Fish Shop, opened last year, pursues radical sustainability through chef Ria Montes's local seafood...

Fish Shop D.C. expands sustainable sourcing

Washington D.C.'s Fish Shop, opened last year, pursues radical sustainability through chef Ria Montes's local seafood sourcing and designer Russell...

2026-09-02
Food & Drink: Saam, a new casual Thai restaurant from acclaimed chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn, opens in San Francisco

Chef Ton's Saam opens casual Thai in SF

Saam, a new casual Thai restaurant from acclaimed chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn, opens in San Francisco. The menu focuses on spicy, sour, and salty...

2026-09-01
Tastes Pretty Good Hospitality has launched Lumbre, a Spanish restaurant in Tampa's North Hyde Park neighborhood, with...

Tastes Pretty Good Hospitality Opens Lumbre, a Spanish Restaurant in Tampa

Tastes Pretty Good Hospitality has launched Lumbre, a Spanish restaurant in Tampa's North Hyde Park neighborhood, with chef Nick Orr at the helm in...

2026-08-21
Chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn, known for his Michelin-starred Bangkok restaurants Le Du and Nusara, has opened Saam in...

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...

2026-08-19
The screenwriters of *Tony*, the upcoming A24 biopic about Anthony Bourdain, discuss their approach to focusing on a...

How the 'Tony' Biopic Captures Bourdain’s Early Struggles Without a Cradle-to-Grave Narrative

The screenwriters of *Tony*, the upcoming A24 biopic about Anthony Bourdain, discuss their approach to focusing on a pivotal summer in the chef’s...

2026-08-19
Michelin-starred restaurant Sons & Daughters has evolved under the guidance of executive chef Harrison Cheney, embracing...

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...

2026-08-18
Chef Hasung Lee's Oyatte restaurant in New York City has been making waves in the culinary scene with its inventive...

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...

2026-08-16