Ashley Day

The Ultimate Guide to Dining Out Better

Amid the 10-year anniversary of "Hamilton," stars from the Broadway show share how it compares to running a restaurant, and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals where he eats and drinks in New York City, from his favorite pizza spot to his go-to piano bar.

New York City is known for its endless options for eating, and we've narrowed down the daunting array with expert-curated picks for the best bagels, pizza slices, rooftop bars and restaurants, and even omakase. Here's where to eat on your next trip to the city, including two trendy neighborhoods to tour.

We've compiled the recipes for our favorite Italian desserts, from strawberry gelato to warmly spiced biscotti, and easy panna cotta.

American Express is enhancing the menus at its Centurion Lounge by recruiting a collective of famous chefs to contribute seasonal menu items alongside local menu items from each airport lounge's location. A star bar director is on the roster, too, with the update rolling out to 15 U.S. Centurion Lounges on July 29.

Italian-American chef Giada De Laurentiis grew up in Rome and calls the Mediterranean home, saying what makes the region's cuisine so special is "using really good, simple ingredients to make extremely flavorful dishes." Her lemon spaghetti, starring olive oil and lemon, is the perfect example.

These satisfying breakfast sandwiches are both easy to prepare and infinitely customizable. Our collection includes trusty bacon, egg, and cheese; eggs Benedict; overflowing biscuits, and more.

These cruise ports don't compromise flavor for fun in the sun. Choose Hvar, Ho Chi Minh City, Copenhagen, Papeete, Puerto Rico, Prince Edward Island, Osaka, or Wellington for a vacation destination with culture, can't miss cuisine, and summer-worthy scenery.

Rival summer trips abroad with stateside festivities starring regional specialties. America's seafood traditions and signature dishes are celebration-worthy, from shrimp and crawfish boils to clam bakes, lobster rolls, and crab cakes. Here's special seafood to make this summer.

Great grilling recipes don't need to be complicated. Make spicy wings, tender grilled salmon, and even a grilled dessert without needing many ingredients or hours of spare time. Here are some of our favorite things to grill.

Reducing food waste is practical and full of potential for restaurants, and these ones go above and beyond: diverting landfill waste and compost to innovative ingredients, using fermentation to maximize food scraps, upcycling glass wine bottles, and crafting creative menus with root to leaf, nose to tail cooking.

These cast-iron skillet recipes include cornbread, pork chops, buttermilk chicken, scrambled eggs, brownies, grilled shrimp, and more. Put your new or tried and true cast iron skillet to use.

Start the celebration with spring peas, asparagus, radishes, carrots, strawberries, and even a lamb recipe. From Italian Easter bread and seasonal toasts to beautiful deviled eggs and colorful spring salads, curate stunning and crowd-pleasing Easter appetizers for your event.

These fried chicken recipes include oven-fried chicken, buttermilk fried chicken, and air-fryer fried chicken, plus more to put in rotation. Add spice, sweetness, or a sticky glaze with these four- and five-star reviewed fried chicken dinner ideas.

Keep these recipes for quick weeknight dinners on hand for fresh, convenient meal planning. From silky soups to flavorful mains, and satisfying sandwiches, we have an array of weeknight dinner ideas that take 30 minutes or less to prepare on busy nights.

The Luxury Collection sent chefs from around the world to MAD Academy for hands-on sustainability training. With lessons from top industry leaders, they explored how local sourcing and data-driven decision-making can transform their kitchens. Now, their insights are reshaping fine dining in 120 hotels in 40 countries.

From classic pound cake to our fall-spiced yam loaf, these quick and easy loaf cake recipes make for perfect desserts, afternoon snacks, and even breakfasts.

No Mardi Gras party is complete without New Orleans-inspired cuisine that makes the season delicious. Curate a menu of Mardi Gras food with these dishes and drinks that originated in New Orleans or celebrate the city's trademark flavors on Fat Tuesday.

Homemade granola is fresh, can be naturally sweetened, and leaves room for customizing oats, nuts, dried fruit, and other mix ins. Here are our go-to granola recipes for breakfast, snacking, travel-friendly bars, and desserts.

The Barefoot Contessa cookbook author, television host, and food entrepreneur shares cooking techniques and secret ingredients in these beloved recipes, from French classics like Coq au Vin and lentil soup to comfort foods like chicken soup and chocolate cake.