Welcome To Caper

Caper covers the inside story of the restaurant business—the behind-the-scenes players, money, creativity, and chaos that fuel the industry.

Hospitality deserves to be covered as the major cultural and economic pillar it is. Instead of reviews and lists with reductive words like “best,” Caper delivers smart, in-depth stories and scoops from skilled journalists in New York and beyond. Our founding journalists hold equity, a unique model in media. We report on how hospitality intersects with real estate, business, politics, art, culture, labor, technology, and city life. Already, we've covered the evolution of museum restaurants, bars battling their landlords, underground cheese sales, ICE, the restaurateur in the Epstein files, an old-school diner takeover, and more.

Whether you’re in the industry or are interested in how restaurants really work, Caper is for you. We send several weekly newsletters. Paid subscribers gain access to exclusive features and news; kitchen staff receive discounted subscriptions. Learn more about our tiers by signing up here. Have a tip? Email us at [email protected].