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  1. neighborhoods
    Gentrification Threatened Their Bar — Black Neighbors Refused to Let That Happen“As our erasure happens, we’re trying very hard to protect our spaces.”
  2. food tv
    Roy Choi and Jon Favreau Are Turning Chef Into a TV ShowThe Chef Show premieres on Netflix on June 7.
  3. grub guides
    New York’s Most Splurge-Worthy Restaurants, According to 14 ChefsSometimes you just need to go big.
  4. openings
    The New Bar Jungle Bird Was Made for Summertime DrinkingThe eye-catching Chelsea spot from bartending vet Krissy Harris revolves around the flavors of Southeast Asia.
  5. coming soon
    Manhattan’s Newest Trader Joe’s Finally Gets an Official Address432 East 14th Street to be exact.
  6. lists
    A Definitive Ranking of Spotify’s Dinner-Party PlaylistsIncluding “Flapper Jazz Dinner Party,” “Dinner and Soul,” and “Friendsgiving.”
  7. bubble wars
    Twitter Very Disappointed to Learn LaCroix’s New Flavor Isn’t WatermelonOr raspberry lime. Or dragon fruit. Or strawberry kiwi.
  8. craft beer
    Why the Sam Adams–Dogfish Head Deal Will Be a Win for Beer LoversFor one, it’s a giant middle finger to AB In-Bev and MillerCoors.
  9. grub guide
    The Grub Street Guide to Outdoor Drinking in 2019Rooftop bars, new backyards, and more.
  10. controversies
    Esca’s Revenue Dropped 30 Percent After Mario Batali Scandal BrokeChef Dave Pasternack has bought the seafood restaurant outright with plans to revamp.
  11. awards
    For the Second Year in a Row, Diversity Won Big at the Beard AwardsMore than two-thirds of the winners at the “Oscars of Food” were women or people of color.
  12. awards
    Here Are the Winners of the 2019 James Beard Chef and Restaurant AwardsNew York was well represented yet again.
  13. interviews
    What It’s Like to Be a Black Chef in a White Kitchen“You definitely have to wear a mask.”
  14. grub guides
    Where to Eat Ice Cream in New York Right NowAll of the new flavors, shops, and sundae innovations you need to know about.
  15. coming soon
    New York’s First Wegmans Officially Has an Opening DateThe grocery chain lands in Brooklyn this October.
  16. openings
    The West Village Has a New Haven for Breakfast Sandwiches and Rotisserie ChickenThree Owls Market opens today.
  17. controversies
    Christina Tosi and Milk Bar Will Rename Their ‘Crack Pie’The bakery chain is tweaking one of its most famous items.
  18. q&a
    Why Everyone Should Care About the L.A. Times’ Brand-new Food SectionEditor Peter Meehan on Jonathan Gold’s legacy, Lucky Peach‘s influence, and beefing with Bon Appétit.
  19. grub guides
    New York’s Most Affordable Standout Restaurants, According to 14 ChefsGreat food for less than $25, as selected by some experts.
  20. beer
    How One Brooklyn Brewery Blew Up by Embracing Beer’s Dank, Juicy FutureFive years in, Other Half shows no signs of slowing down.
  21. food tv
    Here’s All the Game of Thrones Food (and Drink) You Can Try Right NowEveryone’s hopping aboard the bandwagon ahead of the show’s final season.
  22. grub guides
    Where to Find New York’s Most Eye-Opening Coffee CocktailsCaffeinated concoctions that go way beyond the humble espresso martini.
  23. rip
    RIP, Inventor of Swiss Miss Hot CocoaCharles Sanna was 101 years old.
  24. meat alternatives
    Burger King Unleashes Impossible Burger Whoppers on Unsuspecting NationThe high-tech veggie burger gets a high-profile rollout.
  25. environmental concerns
    What You Need to Know About New York’s Plastic-Bag BanNo more (or at least fewer) plastic bags in trees!
  26. grub guides
    The Grub Street Spring Cookbook PreviewThe recipes we can’t wait to make from the latest bounty of cooking guides.
  27. awards
    Here Are the 2019 James Beard Foundation Media Award NomineesCheck out the full list of finalists in the broadcast, book, and journalism categories.
  28. taste test
    Shake Shack’s Cherry Blossom Shake Is Here — Is It Any Good?The fabled Shack-kura shake has arrived from Japan.
  29. please stop
    This Whole CBD Thing Has Officially Gone Too FarDoes the world really need CBD hummus?
  30. grub guides
    A Seafood Lover’s Guide to New York’s Newest RestaurantsPlus all the standout dishes you should order when you get there.
  31. chicken nuggets
    Americans Are Officially Falling Out of Love With Chicken NuggetsPeople prefer their poultry in “strip” form now.
  32. candy
    The Inventor of Jelly Belly Is Making CBD Jelly BeansDavid Klein gave up his stake in Jelly Belly in 1980, but he’s back with a very 2019 take on the candy.
  33. awards
    Food & Wine Shares Its List of Great Restaurants to Work ForThe publication hired James Beard award–winning investigative reporter Tracie McMillan to lead the inaugural effort.
  34. grub guides
    All the Restaurant Specialty Nights Worth Checking Out Right NowIncluding Japanese curry night at Marlow & Sons, an old-school Italian dinner in Brooklyn, and the Meat Hook’s noodle-centric series.
  35. controversies
    Every Chef and Restaurant Owner Accused of Sexual Misconduct in the #MeToo EraUpdates on all those accused, including the announcement that Mario Batali has been bought out of his ownership in B&B Hospitality.
  36. sweet tooth
    This Cake Tastes How Vacation FeelsThe Tropical Layer Cake from Pilar Cuban Bakery showcases coconut, mango, guava, and passion fruit.
  37. school lunches
    All New York City Public Schools Will Adopt Meatless MondaysStarting in the 2019–2020 school year.
  38. grub guides
    New York’s Most Underrated Restaurants, According to 14 ChefsIncluding authentic-as-it-gets Pakistani cuisine, old-school restaurants that are still plugging away, and Japanese food that goes well beyond sushi.
  39. controversies
    Mario Batali Has Given Up Ownership of His RestaurantsEight months after execs at his restaurant group said he would do so.
  40. modern heros
    Hero Pilot Orders Pizza for Stranded Plane PassengersMove over, Sully.
  41. awards
    Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson Will Host This Year’s James Beard AwardsFerguson last hosted the food awards show in 2017.
  42. cookbooks
    Samin Nosrat Is Working on Another CookbookWhat to Cook will be released via Ten Speed Press.
  43. grocery wars
    Of Course Whole Foods Should Sell MarijuanaGet your asparagus water and your legal marijuana all in the same place.
  44. sad!
    Donald Trump Forced Another College Team to Eat Big Macs at the White HouseThis time to “celebrate” the North Dakota State University Bisons.
  45. sweet tooth
    This Raspberry Pastry Is Like the Ultimate Pop-TartA Danish bakery lands in Manhattan with the perfect afternoon snack.
  46. openings
    Brooklyn Will Get a New Ice-cream Shop Devoted to the Flavors of IndiaAfter four years in the city’s many markets, Malai is going brick-and-mortar in Carroll Gardens this weekend.
  47. grub guides
    These Are the Drinks You Need to Order at NYC’s Most Exciting New BarsA fancy pickleback, a Bloody Mary that got its act together, and the best cocktail winter has to offer.
  48. food business
    Martha Stewart Will Finally Get Into the Marijuana BusinessThe lifestyle queen has taken on an advisory role at Canadian weed company Canopy Growth.
  49. openings
    Niche Niche Is a New Wine Bar That Will Be a Nightly Dinner PartyIt’s the latest spot from Ariel Arce of Air’s Champagne Parlor and Tokyo Record Bar.
  50. ‘real’ estate
    Downtown Luxury Condo’s ‘Neighborhood’ Guide Ignores Literally All of ChinatownThe folks living at 25 Park Row are gonna miss out on a whole lot of dumplings.
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