Eater's Top 38: Who Gets Left Behind?
Eater's latest list of NYC's 'top' restaurants raises questions about what it truly means to be notable in this city, and who gets left out.
October 12, 2026
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Columns
79 articles
The Sudden Closure of Chip City: A Bite Into Brooklyn's Cookie Culture
This past week brought an unforeseen chapter to a beloved Brooklyn story as Chip City, the popular cookie chain, abruptly shut its doors, leaving a void in the hearts and stomachs of its loyal clientele.
October 04, 2026
The Death of a Slice — When Roman-Style Isn't Enough
As another Roman-style pizza shop bites the dust on Avenue B, it's time to ask what really makes a restaurant stick in a city with a revolving door policy on its eateries.
October 03, 2026
Cassava Dreams: Amazonian Flavors Take Root in the Lower East Side
Chef Vitor's Iara on Orchard Street transports diners to the Amazon with its vibrant flavors, centered on cassava and native ingredients.
October 02, 2026
Roots of Orchards: Cassava's Journey from the Amazon to NYC
Chef Vitor brings the Amazon's vibrant flavors to NYC's Lower East Side, emphasizing the humble cassava in his culinary creations.
October 02, 2026
The Price of a Slice: New York's Pizza Identity Crisis at Pizza Studio Tamaki
As Pizza Studio Tamaki slices its way into Midtown, it brings forth the eternal New York dilemma: how much is too much for a slice, and what does it say about the changing culinary landscape of the city?
October 01, 2026
Perry Street: A Masterclass in Restaurant Longevity
At a time when restaurant openings and closings dominate headlines, Perry Street's steady presence under the Vongerichten family offers a lesson in sustainability and restraint.
October 01, 2026
The Art of the Digital Dine-and-Dash Debacle
As unpaid bills pile up, NYC restaurants take to social media to expose dine-and-dash delinquents. But is public shaming the answer or a recipe for disaster?
September 30, 2026
When the Corn Runs Out: Inwood's Autumn Kitchen Transition
As the last of the fresh corn disappears from New York's markets, kitchens in Inwood are transitioning to autumn menus, holding onto tradition while adapting to new challenges.
September 29, 2026
A Warm Bowl: The Spiced Pea Stew Making Waves in NYC
As autumn leaves drift through New York streets, kitchens across the city are turning to the comforting embrace of a spiced pea stew, a dish that captures the essence of the season thanks to Yotam Ottolenghi.
September 28, 2026
The Hidden Cost of a Croissant
French bakeries in New York are feeling the heat as rising oil prices squeeze their margins. As they grapple with whether or not to raise prices, the broader implications for New York's food industry unfold.
September 28, 2026
In Autumn's Quiet Symphony, Red Beans and Rice Play a Resilient Tune
As the city embraces the onset of fall, the humble yet heartening dish of red beans and rice finds renewed popularity, reminding us of the comfort found in simplicity amidst the complexities of New York living.
September 27, 2026