New York is a city filled with grand hotels, including the Plaza, the St. Regis and the Carlyle. But for nearly a decade, perhaps its most famous hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, home of Peacock Alley and a namesake salad of fruit and nuts, has been shuttered, its Art Deco facade obscured behind green plywood scaffolding….
Whether you cook it until melty or leave it gorgeously firm, it’s always delicious. Nargisse Benkabbou’s crispy halloumi with cherry tomatoes and white beans.Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Judy Kim. Published July 7, 2025Updated July 7, 2025 There’s a reason halloumi is the secret star of any dish it’s in. Unlike…
It is no ordinary time to lead a city. Budgets are in flux. Divisions are deepening. Political violence and misinformation are growing concerns. And as President Trump aggressively pursues his agenda, national politics are becoming an inescapable reality in city halls. The New York Times sat down last month with 16 mayors at a meeting…
8 a.m. Shop in Greenport like it’s 1881 Have a hearty, old-school breakfast at Nookies in the restored 1950s-era Silver Sands Motel, on 45 acres at the end of Silvermere Road in Greenport. After a maple-perfumed, Bunyanesque slab of French toast ($15), enjoy a beach walk or walk back to the Main Road on Silvermere,…
Its juicy crunch cuts through the smoky char of so many of the season’s mains, but these tips let it shine in its own right. Refreshing, savory cucumbers are an excellent centerpiece in all kinds of salad combinations.Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell. Published July 3, 2025Updated July 3,…
Bring the taste of summer inside with these delicious s’mores-inspired desserts. Melissa Clark’s oven s’mores.Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne. Published July 1, 2025Updated July 1, 2025 There’s something so nostalgic (and messy!) about the combination of toasted marshmallows, melted chocolate, graham crackers. But you don’t need a campfire to…
These recipes from Samin Nosrat, the “Salt Fat Acid Heat” author, will have you reaching for your greens all summer long. Keep homemade dressings on hand in your fridge, and all kinds of big salads become in reach.Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards. Published June 27, 2025Updated June 27, 2025…
Chefs demonstrate techniques and share essential recipes that are fundamental to making great food. Linda Xiao for The New York Times Published June 25, 2025Updated June 25, 2025 Welcome to the home base of Cooking 101, our series on essential cooking skills. Every edition of the series covers a different technique, tool or ingredient, and…
8 a.m. Savor fresh-baked biscuits With numerous trees lining its streets, it’s no surprise that the town of Duck is a designated bird sanctuary. Start the day with breakfast beneath the boughs at Treehouse Cafe + Coffee. Their flavorful biscuits are made onsite from a family recipe. For tradition with a twist, order the Southern…
The two stars of the movie “Materialists,” visited The New York Times Cooking studio to make pizzas and talk love triangles. Taylor Miller for The New York Times Published June 16, 2025Updated June 16, 2025 Welcome to the Pizza Interview, a new series from New York Times Cooking in which we interview notable guests with…
