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How Did That Frank Stella Get There?

Not one, but two Stellas hang quietly inside the East Village wine bar darling Stars.

Annie Armstrong

Latest News

May 20, 2026

Chris Crowley

The Operator

Grant Reynolds built Parcelle into a cool-kid wine empire. Now he’s quietly helping other independent restaurants flourish with his hospitality group’s behind-the-scenes support.

May 18, 2026

Emma Orlow

The Shelf Life of Dean & DeLuca

After bankruptcy drove Dean & DeLuca out of New York, it continued to thrive in Japan. Now, a U.S. trademark battle, rumors of a SoHo return, and a booming market for gourmet grocers are fueling speculation: Is a comeback close?

May 15, 2026

Chris Crowley

The Cauliflower Correction

Extreme weather and volatile supply chains are turning basic vegetables into luxury ingredients, forcing chefs to rethink menus, food costs, and obsess over the price of cauliflower.

May 13, 2026

Annie Armstrong

The Rise and Fall of Prestige Food TV

“When Tony started, there were ten years between Kitchen Confidential and when his show became a major cultural force. Now your show has to work in year one.”

May 11, 2026

Emma Orlow

Enter Through the Wine Seller

As online wine auctions boom, a wine shop offers an alternative way for restaurants to thin their cellars and make some cash back.

May 4, 2026

Emma Orlow

Estela Alum Alleges Wage Theft

A former employee has brought a lawsuit against Ignacio Mattos’s restaurant group.

Editor’s Picks

David Chang, Give This Man a Raise

With The New York Times naming Kabawa the best restaurant in New York, it isn’t just a win for its chef Paul Carmichael, it’s a lifeline for the Momofuku restaurant brand.

Chris Crowley

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3 min read

The Rise and Fall of Prestige Food TV

“When Tony started, there were ten years between Kitchen Confidential and when his show became a major cultural force. Now your show has to work in year one.”

Annie Armstrong

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7 min read

In Depth

The Shelf Life of Dean & DeLuca

Emma Orlow

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5 min read

Estela Alum Alleges Wage Theft

A former employee has brought a lawsuit against Ignacio Mattos’s restaurant group.

Emma Orlow

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2 min read

Features

Origin Story: Simon Kim

The restaurateur behind Cote and Coqodaq built his success by pairing exacting craft with electric atmosphere. His next move is his biggest yet: a three-restaurant destination inside Midtown’s landmark 550 Madison Avenue.

Duff McDonald

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3 min read

All the Right Moves

When the former Vanity Fair editor and AIR MAIL cofounder took over the Waverly Inn, his ambition was simple: reinvent a Village classic just enough to create a new one. As the Waverly celebrates 20 years under his watch, he looks back at how it began.

Graydon Carter

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3 min read

Origin Story: Simon Kim

Duff McDonald

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3 min read

All the Right Moves

Graydon Carter

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3 min read