Why Anthony Bourdain’s Editor Wanted ‘Tony’ to Be Darker

I spoke with Todd Bartels and Lou Howe about what made that swing possible (for one: bringing on Kimberly Witherspoon, ...

A ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Alum Has Opened One of NYC’s Hottest New Restaurants

Now Open is a yearlong series celebrating some of 2026’s most exciting new restaurants. Throughout the year, we’ll check in ...

Where to Find an Affordable Meal in St. Louis, Missouri

The perk of living in a city like St. Louis, Missouri, is that dinner for two doesn’t have to be a $200 affair; it’s ...
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Three Days of Tailgating, Cafecitos, and Football for a Miami Hurricanes Game Weekend

The cries have been coming from Biscayne’s wondrous shores since last year’s College Football Playoff: The U is back! And after 20+ years of painful mediocrity, Miami is once again the center of the ...
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The Best Black Friday Deals on Cookware, Kitchen Items, and More

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are here once again, transforming the internet into one giant, flashing funhouse with “SALE!!!” signs and promo codes at every turn. It can feel intimidating (to say the ...
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‘Day Without Immigrants’ Protests Close Restaurants Across the Country

Amy McCarthy is a former reporter at Eater, focusing on pop culture, policy and labor, and only the weirdest online trends. On Monday, restaurants and other businesses across the country closed their ...
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‘Tony’ Makes Bourdain Unlikeable, and That’s Why It Works

Bettina Makalintal is a senior reporter at Eater.com, covering restaurant trends and all the food you can’t escape on your TikTok FYP. Previously, she worked for Bon Appétit and VICE’s Munchies. I ...
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Why Is This Restaurant Emailing Me Like We’re Friends?

Bettina Makalintal is a senior reporter at Eater.com, covering restaurant trends and all the food you can’t escape on your TikTok FYP. Previously, she worked for Bon Appétit and VICE’s Munchies. A ...
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Shindy Chen

Shindy Chen splits her time between Miami and her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, after 10 years in New York City and overseas. Chen is a serial entrepreneur, multi-hyphenate writer and creator ...