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Daniel Humm Only Speaks Chef

“I never finished high school, so everything that I know is through the language of food.” By Ben Widdicombe

bureaucracy Will New York at Last Get More Street-Vending Permits? After an Eric Adams veto, it’s up to City Council to make it happen. By Chris Crowley
underground gourmet My Favorite ‘Spa Food’ in New York Where to get a shvitz with some pelmeni and honey cake on the side. By Tammie Teclemariam
scenes Closing the Deal With Coconut Shrimp The Grill is too expensive. Bobby Van’s is dead. But the power lunch is thriving at Tommy Bahama, of all places. By Chris Crowley
the grocery wars Wegmans Is Watching You Are you willing to hand over some biometric data next time you need some bananas? By Chris Crowley
the grub street diet James Harris Makes the Most of an Empty New York “The main event of my day is my reservation at Bistrot Ha.” By Zach Schiffman
where to eat Where to Eat in January The best restaurants for right now. By Grub Street

Restaurant Reviews

restaurant review The New Babbo Is Missing Its Old Magic Stephen Starr’s revival lacks the vibrancy and surprise that made the original famous. By Matthew Schneier
restaurant review Will the Eighty Six Stick Around? The latest Chumley’s reboot is small, exclusive, and more than a little predictable. By Matthew Schneier
restaurant review A New Neighborhood Gets a Local Kiko is an elevated canteen made for its Hudson Square neighbors. By Matthew Schneier
restaurant review A City of Swankstaurants A new genre of restaurant is smaller and more exclusive than a traditional steakhouse, with food that is (sometimes) more interesting. By Matthew Schneier

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The Grub Street Diet

year in review 15 Standout Moments From 2025’s Grub Street Diets Featuring Brad Lander, Monica Lewinsky, Sarah Sherman, and more. By The Editors
the grub street diet Sarah Sherman Orders Diet Coke for the Table “I surprise myself by ordering a regular Coke, which I decided just now is the most glamorous thing in the world.” By Rima Parikh
the grub street diet Chef Maxime Pradié Got an Emergency Prime Rib for Thanksgiving “I needed to stem the tide of anxiety around not having enough food.” By Alan Sytsma
the grub street diet Angela Flournoy Does Not Take Good Mexican Food for Granted “I remember when you had to go to Bushwick for tortillas.” By The Editors

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