All Cities: Interviews


The One Who Keeps the Book   Nashville

What to Order at Henrietta Red (And How to Get a Table There)

One of Nashville’s best-loved and most-reserved restaurants is tucked into a bright and airy space in Germantown. That would be…

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Plenty of space for wheelchairs, including at the bar, in Contento's dining room. // Photo by Lily Brown, courtesy of Contento

Interviews   New York

How Contento Offers a Blueprint for True Acessibility in Restaurants

Sommelier and New York native Yannick Benjamin grew up surrounded by relatives in the hospitality business, including his father, uncle,…

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Kismet

Interviews   Los Angeles

The Duo at Kismet Has Seen the Future, and It Will Be Better

In Arabic, the word “kismet” means destiny, which is fitting for Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson’s popular Los Feliz restaurant.…

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All Time

Interviews   Los Angeles

At All Time, It’s About Keeping Hospitality in the Neighborhood

When Ashley and Tyler Wells opened All Time in 2018, it was done in waves: breakfast first, followed by expanding…

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"It’s the technique from Europe, and the flavors I grew up eating," says Luthun's Nahid Ahmed. // Photography courtesy of Luthun

Interviews   New York

At Luthun, Affordable Tasting Menus Are the Way Forward

In July 2019, Chef Nahid Ahmed achieved a dream more than a decade in the making: opening his own East…

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Interviews   San Francisco

Shawn Camacho and Shawn Naputi of Prubechu Talk Chamorro Community — and Food

You won’t find another restaurant in America quite like Prubechu. San Francisco’s only Guamanian restaurant is run by friends and…

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The Road Back   New York

New York Restaurateurs Share Their Biggest Challenges and Rewards in Implementing Vaccine Mandates

On August 16, New York will become the first city in the U.S. to require proof of vaccination for indoor…

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Interviews   San Francisco

Named a Top New Bar in America, Valley Bar + Bottle Becomes a Downtown Sonoma Hub

Valley Bar + Bottle is one part retail bottle shop, one part Best New Bar in America, and one part…

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"I have this huge soft spot in my heart for prime rib, one of the first things I learned to cook.." Sean Brock surrounded by some of his dishes for the Continental. // Photography by Emily Dorio

Interviews   Nashville

Sean Brock on Pâté Carts, and Redefining Continental Cuisine

Sean Brock’s journey to Nashville has been a circuitous one. He started by making his mark as the chef at…

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Interviews   New York

Les Halles Owner Philippe Lajaunie Shares His Memories of Anthony Bourdain

It’s been 23 years since restaurateur Philippe Lajaunie met Anthony Bourdain, the chef who led the kitchen at his New…

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