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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

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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Chicago

The Warbler Is Lincoln Square’s Ace in the Hole

Recommending the perfect restaurant can feel like solving for X in algebra. For example, maybe one of the spots that…

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Charleston

Leon’s Hasn’t Been in Charleston Forever. It Just Feels That Way.

Over the last two decades, Charleston has made itself synonymous with culinary superiority — with a winning combination of charismatic…

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Gramercy Tavern exterior

New York

Why Gramercy Tavern Endures as One of New York’s Best Restaurants

Certain restaurants imprint themselves onto you from the very first time you walk in the door and — if you’re…

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Tsubaki spread

Los Angeles

Tsubaki Is the Perfect L.A. Restaurant to Show Off to Out-of-Towners

When my boyfriend’s teenage sister came to visit us in L.A. last winter, she had one request: to eat well.…

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Ernest space

San Francisco

At Ernest, You’ll Find Some of the Most Creative Cooking in San Francisco Right Now

As a roving food writer, I eat at hundreds of restaurants every year, across the country and around the world.…

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Nossa Caipirinha Bar cocktail

Los Angeles

The Gift of Solo Dining

Here’s how it goes: It’s Wednesday night. Or it’s Sunday night. Or it’s Thursday night. I haven’t seen another person…

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Los Angeles

Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen (Finally) Brings Top-Notch Ethiopian Fare to the Eastside

When wife-and-husband team Yvette and Russell Platoff opened Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen in an Eagle Rock strip mall last September, it…

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Chicago

The Duck Inn in Bridgeport Nails the Neighborhood Restaurant

Chicago has a North Side versus South Side rivalry that stretches well beyond sports teams. More often than not, the…

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San Francisco

A Love Letter to Rich Table, a Perfect San Francisco Restaurant

Whenever I think of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco, and whenever visitors ask me where they need to eat…

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