What does it mean to be a “best restaurant”? And what to make of a list as wide-ranging as this one? Can a storefront barbecue spot in Kansas specializing in turkey legs sit next to a tiny jewel box of a restaurant with a tasting menu in the Bay Area? What about a sultry new…
On Wednesday, The Times announced that Tejal Rao and Ligaya Mishan are the new chief restaurant critics, filling — and expanding — the role Pete Wells left in 2024. This appointment is one of a few changes we’re making as our food criticism becomes more national, and as we bring it to life in new…
This year, we’ve named a new No. 1 and added a feature for sharing favorites with friends. Diners in New York City are spoiled for choice. On a single block, you might find a pizzeria, a noodle shop and a fine-dining institution, all of them stellar. How did we ever narrow more than 20,000 restaurants…
