What Made You Fall in Love with Restaurants?

We ask workers from the nation’s leading restaurants what drew them to hospitality — and why they stay.

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15 of The Hottest New Openings Across the Country Right Now

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The Resy Guide to 40 Cocktail Destinations Across the Country

Where to Dine Al Fresco


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The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in Los Angeles

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The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in New York

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The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in Chicago

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The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia

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The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in Miami

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The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in D.C.

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The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in San Francisco and the Bay Area

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Where to Dine Outdoors in Atlanta Right Now

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The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in Dallas-Fort Worth

AAPI-Owned Restaurants


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The AAPI-Owned Restaurants That Inspire Tadhana Chef Frances Tariga

Kalaya chef-owner Chutatup "Nok" Suntaranon and Royal Sushi & Izakaya chef Jesse Ito

Chef to Chef

Chefs Nok Suntaranon and Jesse Ito on Making Food Your Own

Chinatown USA

Chefs and Restaurateurs Explain Why Dim Sum Matters More Than Ever

The Rundown

Rasarumah Is Defining Malaysian Food on Its Own Terms

Resy Features

Take a Culinary Tour of the Regions of Thailand at the Small Yet Mighty Prik Hom

Dish By Dish

Fishtown’s Kalaya Is a Love Letter to Southern Thai Cuisine

The 2025 James Beard Nominees


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The Winners of the 2025 James Beard Awards®

Dish By Dish

Six Essential Dishes at Holbox, L.A.’s Game-Changing Mexican Seafood Stall

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The Rundown

Meet Le Veau d’Or, the Iconic New York Bistro Brought Back to Life by the Frenchette Duo

Dish By Dish

Fishtown’s Kalaya Is a Love Letter to Southern Thai Cuisine

Zachary Engel, the chef and co-owner of Galit in Chicago

Chef to Chef

Galit’s Zachary Engel on How Food Brings Us Together

Where We Want to Dine Right Now


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The Resy 100: Restaurants Around the Country That Define Dining Today

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Nashville You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Portland You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Charleston You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Miami You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In D.C. You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In San Francisco You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In New York You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Philadelphia You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Boston You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Dallas You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Atlanta You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In New Orleans You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Country’s Hottest New Restaurants


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Oriana, From The Noortwyck Team, Flames the Art of Wood Fire Cooking in Nolita

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New York’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy

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Brooklyn’s Cafe Bar J.F. Is a Third Space Devoted to South America’s Taverns

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New York’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy

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New On Resy: Dallas’s Newest Restaurant Openings

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The RundownLos Angeles

Meet Yess Restaurant, the Long-Awaited Japanese Seafood Destination

Angelenos who were fortunate enough to try Yess Aquatic, the Japanese seafood truck that was parked in the Arts District…

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Resy SpotlightNationalNew York

The Timeless Joy of French Restaurants

I’m seated in the far-right corner booth of the recently opened La Brasserie on a particularly gray late afternoon in…

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5 p.m. Is the New 8 p.m. at New York Restaurants — and I Couldn’t Be Happier

Last Thursday evening, I arrived for my dinner reservation at Sofreh, a small Brooklyn restaurant serving excellent and authentic Iranian…

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In An Era of Luxe Sushi, Is the Greatest Tradition to Be Local?

I’m seated at the counter at Rosella, an American sushi restaurant in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood, faced with a platter…

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Hit Lists From Coast to Coast


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The Resy 100: Restaurants Around the Country That Define Dining Today

The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In Nashville You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In Portland You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In Austin You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In Charleston You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In Miami You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In D.C. You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In San Francisco You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In New York You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In Philadelphia You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In Boston You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Dallas You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Houston You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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The Resy Hit List: Where In Atlanta You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

Community SeriesChicago

A Chef’s Guide to Eating on Chicago’s South Side, From Pilsen to West Roseland

Walking through neighborhoods like Beverly, Englewood, Chatham, and Hyde Park, you can’t help but see the rich history of Chicago’s…

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Immigration lawyer, community activist, and restaurant co-owner Debbie Chen inside her restaurant, Shabu House, in Houston's Asiatown.

Community SeriesHouston

There’s No Place in America Quite Like Houston’s Asiatown

Debbie Chen is a co-owner of Shabu House in Houston’s Asiatown, as well as an immigration attorney and the program…

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19 Queer-Led Restaurants and Bars to Celebrate Pride All Year Round

From dishes by acclaimed chefs to a nightcap at some of New York City’s top bars, here are queer-led restaurants and bars to support both during Pride and all year-round.

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InterviewsSan Francisco

Sons & Daughters Is Redefining Fine Dining Culture, For the Better

The success of Sons & Daughters can be measured in accolades—two Michelin stars, a Michelin Green Star, and a recent…

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InterviewsLos Angeles

Set Within Mercado La Paloma, Holbox Has Become One of Los Angeles’ Defining Restaurants

The smoked kanpachi taco at Holbox begins with sustainably-caught Baja fish—an ingredient chef Gilberto Cetina has been sourcing for the…

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50 Best Names Top Restaurants in North America

From The Smyth in Chicago to Diane’s Place in Minneapolis, we’ve got the full list of honorees.

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InterviewsLos Angeles

Stir Crazy Does Things A Little Differently — And That’s Very Much the Point

An interview with co-owner Mackenzie Hoffman on what sets the Melrose neighborhood gem apart.

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Resy SpotlightLos Angeles

When It Comes to Restaurant Design, What’s Old World is New Again

Why restaurants like Wilde’s, The Mulberry, Bar di Bello and more are embracing an old-fashioned aesthetic.

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GuidesMiami

Miami’s Michelin Winners For 2026

Here are the latest crop of winners from Michelin in Miami.

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Behind the LineChicago

Inside the Pastry Kitchen at All-Day Favorite Cafe Yaya

A day behind the scenes with the day-to-night cafe’s executive pastry chef Mary Eder-McClure and team, through the lens of photojournalist Laura Scherb.

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GuidesAtlanta

Where To Eat Near Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

For all your pre-gaming or post-event feasting needs we’ve got you covered.

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The RundownNew York

Oriana, From The Noortwyck Team, Flames the Art of Wood Fire Cooking in Nolita

At Oriana, the team behind The Noortwyck expands their flame-driven philosophy on a much grander scale.

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