Stories That Stay With You

A Sip of Latine Holiday Tradition

Growing up in a Mexican household, it never truly felt like the holidays until my abuela, very aptly, broke out the yellow box of Abuelita chocolate f...

All the Tools for Making a Mouthwatering Bûche de Noël

I would love to know which ancient Christmas wizard took a puff of Chronic and invented the bûche de Noël, the iconic dessert log that likely origin...

A Vanilla Chiffon Cake Recipe That’s Ready to Roll

A bûche de Noël is only as good as its cake. This recipe for vanilla chiffon cake delivers a perfect, fluffy, thin sheet of deliciousness that’s e...

Want to Become a Restaurant VIP? Bring Holiday Gifts.

On Thanksgiving Day seven years ago, I had the worst shift of my restaurant career. I was waiting tables at a high-profile restaurant in midtown Manha...

The 27 Best Restaurants in Dubai, According to a Resident Food Writer

Dubai’s dining scene was once defined by a handful of celebrity chefs, flashy hotel restaurants, and locals spots that only longtime residents knew ...

The Best Black Friday Deals on Food Gifts (to Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping)

Black Friday can feel like being trapped inside a digital mall staffed by an infinite sea of carnival barkers vying for your attention (and dollars), ...

When Christmas Is Just Another Day at the Restaurant, New Traditions Form

Located in Bartow, Florida, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant does the most business during hurricanes. Connie Wu recalls her parents’ restaurant was sti...

The Best Black Friday Deals on Cookware, Kitchen Items, and More

Black Friday is here once again, transforming the internet into one giant, flashing funhouse with “SALE!!!” signs and promo codes at every turn. I...

Eater’s Guide to the Holidays