Helen Rosner

Two beloved pop-ups have opened brick-and-mortar spots on the Lower East Side, one from Sunny Lee, of Banchan by Sunny, the other from the team behind Ha’s Đặc Biệt.

The Honolulu-based franchise specializes in simple meals that stick to the ribs.

An iconic Brooklyn seafood spot is back, after a fashion.

At a cozy new restaurant inspired by the South of France, humble ingredients are lavished with respect, butter, and time.

At the Otter, the chef behind Empellón offers a fish-forward menu that performs tricks of the tongue.

A food critic’s favorite menu items from a year of dining out.

When it comes to the Italian holiday loaf, there’s magnificence and there’s stultifying disappointment, with little in between.

Andrew Tarlow is known for Brooklyn spots with low lighting, tattooed servers, and hunks of meat. Now, across the East River for the first time, he shifts the vibe toward stately elegance.

After the big meal, alone with your refrigerator, let the real celebration begin.

A food writer’s annual guide to gastronomic gift giving.