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Letter of Recommendation

You know that one restaurant that’s just right because of that one special thing? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re introducing our newest franchise: Letter of Recommendation. These are tributes to spots that offer something unique — restaurants we can’t live without. They may not be the most buzzy, but they provide something essential.

Header illustration by Pamela Chen

Philadelphia

A Love Letter to La Viola, the Restaurant That Helped Me Fall in Love With Philly

I’ve lost count of how many dates I’ve had at La Viola West since my college days in the early…

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New York

A Love Letter to The Golden Swan, a Restaurant for Celebrations Small and Big

When I first heard about The Golden Swan, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The French tavern opened in the…

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San Francisco

Mijoté Is a San Francisco Sleeper Hit Hiding in Plain Sight

If you haven’t already said hello, allow us to introduce you to Mijoté, one of the most exciting restaurants San…

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An artist's illustration of a group of diners celebrating a birthday at Il Mulino in New York, surrounded by waiters.

New York

Il Mulino, and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pasta

“Where do you want to go this time?” asked Tammy. With my birthday just over a month away, my friend…

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The kitchen counter at Yess

Los Angeles

A Night at Yess. Or, a Meal That Came So Close to Never Happening

The third dish from my evening at Yess — a grand little restaurant in downtown L.A. that reminded me so…

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Los Angeles

Lunch at the Chateau Marmont Is the Ultimate Treat to Yourself

What is there to say that hasn’t already been said about the Chateau Marmont? It’s the Chateau, baby—one of the…

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New York

M. Wells, a Singularly Special, Gonzo Sensation of a Restaurant, Bids Adieu

M. Wells is closing its doors on Dec. 31, 2024. By the time they’d dropped the venison in blood sauce,…

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Los Angeles

The Triumphant Return of the Airliner, Now Home to Bar Food Unlike Any Other in L.A.

I love a good neighborhood bar. As a young man, I lived in Brooklyn, renting a series of apartments that…

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San Francisco

Why Loló Remains a Special San Francisco Place

This isn’t the first time I’ve said this, but it’s pretty much impossible for me to be a regular anywhere…

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V Wine Room space

Los Angeles

V Wine Room Is the Perfect Respite From West Hollywood Madness

A good neighborhood bar can be a vital part of your daily life. And sometimes, you love a neighborhood bar…

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