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  1. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Beware Knockoff Bodega ZynOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  2. the grub street diet
    Broadway’s Helen J. Shen Warms Up Her Voice With Wontons“There are plenty of old wives’ tales about what to avoid eating before singing”
    By Zach Schiffman
  3. outdoor leisure
    15 of the Very Best Water BottlesAlways be hydrating.
    By Emma Wartzman
  5. openings
    World-Class Wontons Arrive in ManhattanMaxi’s Noodle is expanding to Mott Street.
    By Chris Crowley
  6. restaurant review
    Tao Goes Meat and PotatoesCrane Club has a talented chef, big-money backing, and a whiff of members-only exclusivity. Is that enough?
    By Matthew Schneier
  7. five lines
    The Sando With a Side of Fried CrustThe new viral foods worth eating (and some that aren’t).
    By Tammie Teclemariam
  8. food and drinks
    The Best Hot Sauces According to Cooks and Recipe DevelopersHot, not-so-hot, and everything (zingy, tingly, crunchy, herbaceous) in between.
    By Emma Wartzman
  9. coming soon
    The Baker Who’s Building His Own Grain Mill in GowanusEinkorn croissants, Redeemer-wheat loaves, and more.
    By Michael Harlan Turkell
  10. who ate where
    Could 2025 Really Be Lure’s Last Year?The lease is almost up at John McDonald’s teak-lined Soho clubhouse.
    By Joshua David Stein
  11. year in review
    20 Excellent Moments From a Year of Grub Street DietsFeaturing Vinson Cunningham, Joanna Goddard, Josh Johnson, and more.
    By Paula Aceves
  12. restaurant review
    Manuela Is a Farm-to-Table Gallery For Hungry CollectorsHauser & Wirth’s hospitality offshoot lands in Soho, with a Philip Guston on the wall and cream biscuits on the menu.
    By Matthew Schneier
  13. guides
    Where to Eat in JanuaryThe best restaurants for right now.
    By Grub Street
  14. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Good Luck in 2025, Babe!Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  15. gifts
    The 120 Best E-Gift CardsNot only is it better than nothing, but they get to pick out something they actually want.
    By Kitty Guo
  16. underground gourmet
    This New Year’s Eve, Drink SakeIt’s celebratory, it’s slightly unexpected, and you can definitely find a great bottle with bubbles.
    By Tammie Teclemariam
  17. the grub street diet
    Aria Aber Soothes Her Hangover With Mexican Korean Soup“Fountains of alcohol and cigarettes are on the horizon, winking at me.”
    By Rima Parikh
  18. reservations
    Can the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act Finally Fix Reservations?The new law aims to ban reservation resellers. Enforcement will be difficult.
    By Chris Crowley
  19. underground gourmet
    The Rest of the Best Food I Ate This YearOur columnist revisits her old stories and offers a few new suggestions.
    By Tammie Teclemariam
  20. year in review
    Grub Street’s 20 Most-Read Stories of 2024Dumplings, diners, a “missing” birthday cake, a wine-world grifter, and more.
    By Grub Street
  21. drinks
    Why Martinis Keep Getting DirtierThey’re beyond filthy at this point.
    By Robert Simonson
  22. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Are These Your Drones?Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  23. shondas
    Why Did Absolute Bagels Close?An Upper West Side landmark shutters and locals can’t believe it.
    By Chris Crowley
  24. the grub street diet
    Eli Zabar Does Not Scoop His Ice Cream“Keep skimming across the top; you don’t want to compress the air or deflate it. Don’t dig in — ever.”
    By Paula Aceves
  25. taste tests
    L&B Spumoni Gardens Is Finally Open in Dumbo. Is It Any Good?How do the Sicilian slices at the five-years-in-the-making expansion compare to the legendary Brooklyn original?
    By Chris Crowley
  26. where to eat
    All of Our ‘Where to Eat’ Picks, MappedWhether you’re looking for the Bed-Stuy spot with the great calamari salad, or latke-crusted sea bass in Hell’s Kitchen, we’ve got you covered.
    By Grub Street
  27. underground gourmet
    There’s a Secret Ippudo in BrooklynAt Ippudo V, expect no line — and no meat.
    By Tammie Teclemariam
  28. year in review
    21 High Points From a Year of OvereatingThe best new dumplings, doughnuts, “Cwunch Waps,” and more.
    By Chris Crowley, Matthew Schneier, and Tammie Teclemariam
  29. year in review
    The Absolute Best New Restaurants of 2024In a year of great eating, these ten spots got everything right.
    By Chris Crowley, Matthew Schneier, and Tammie Teclemariam
  30. the grub street diet
    Youngmi Mayer Is Always Sneaking Bites“90 percent of my job is trying to surreptitiously eat food and drink wine, then being yelled at for it.”
    By Emma Alpern
  31. announcements
    Read Grub Street on the Excellent New York AppA new way to read Grub Street — and everything else from New York’s family of sites.
    By Grub Street
  32. not closing
    Noma Was Supposed to Close in 2024. That’s Definitely Not Happening.The announcement was splashy, but the plans have fizzled. Some doubt René Redzepi planned to close at all.
    By Chris Crowley
  33. underground gourmet
    A Mocktail for Wine SnobsCafe Mado cracks the code on “non-alcs.”
    By Tammie Teclemariam
  34. closings
    Ugly Baby Is Moving OnIt isn’t just one of the city’s best Thai spots; it’s among its most important.
    By Chris Crowley
  35. experts
    He’s Got What It Takes to Make the Best Pizza on Planet EarthDan Richer has spent decades chasing the perfect margherita. At his Jersey City pizzeria, he’s getting closer.
    By Adam Platt
  36. guides
    Where to Eat in DecemberThe best restaurants for right now.
    By Grub Street
  37. closings
    Buttermilk Channel, a Twee Brooklyn Landmark, Is ClosingThe last day for cheddar waffles and warm lamb salad is December 31.
    By Luke Fortney
  38. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Wicked Legal AdulteryOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  39. five lines
    Who Wants to Eat Fettuccine Alfredo on the Sidewalk?One discerning critic endures five social-media-fueled crowds to see what TikTok food is actually worth the hype.
    By Tammie Teclemariam
  40. openings
    The Big-Money, Big-Macher Restaurant Is BackNew spots like Crane Club and La Tête d’Or take a mid-aughts approach to indulgence.
    By Joshua David Stein
  41. the cost of eating
    What Trump Means for TipsIt’s easier to sell $500 wine with a pro-billionaire president in office.
    By Adam Reiner
  42. the grub street diet
    Chef Vikas Khanna Is Still Working on His Thanksgiving Turkey“I need to do something different from the traditional Martha Stewart turkey.”
    By Zach Schiffman
  43. keens steakhouse
    Is This the End of Keens As We Know It?The owner of the Corner Store just bought the storied steakhouse.
    By Chris Crowley
  44. restaurant review
    Borgo Shows Its AgeAndrew Tarlow’s first Manhattan restaurant possesses the kind of assured confidence that can come only from experience.
    By Matthew Schneier
  45. encounter
    Christina Tosi Wants You to Join Her ClubShe built Milk Bar from scratch with a sunny intensity. Now she’s constructing her version of domestic life.
    By Rachel Sugar
  46. cold cuts
    The Case Against Deli MeatThey’re consistent, convenient, and tasty. And at a time of food recalls and outbreaks, they’re one of the riskiest things you could possibly eat.
    By Lane Brown
  47. underground gourmet
    The City’s Best SauceNew York’s salsas, dressings, and dips have never been brighter, bolder, or more varied. Here are 22 spots where you’ll want to order extra.
    By Tammie Teclemariam
  48. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: And Now, a Family ThanksgivingOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  49. collaborations
    Introducing the New York Magazine x Knickerbocker Corner Store CollectionThis one’s for the bodegas.
    By The Editors
  50. the grub street diet
    Molly Baz Is Mostly Mayo These Days“This just happened to land on an insane, mayo-centric moment of my life.”
    By Paula Aceves
  51. restaurant review
    The Corner Store Is Like an Upscale Chain for Downtown Scene-ChasersTaylor Swift has been twice, but does the potential for a celebrity sighting offset the mediocre food?
    By Matthew Schneier
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  1. We’re Doing White Tablecloths Again
  2. World-Class Wontons Arrive in Manhattan
  3. Broadway’s Helen J. Shen Warms Up Her Voice With Wontons
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  5. Where to Eat in January
  1. We’re Doing White Tablecloths Again
  2. Broadway’s Helen J. Shen Warms Up Her Voice With Wontons
  3. World-Class Wontons Arrive in Manhattan
  4. The Rest of the Best Food I Ate This Year
  5. Tao Goes Meat and Potatoes

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