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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 Southwark and Ambra, the Epitome of Queen Village Charm

Ask longtime Philadelphians about their favorite memories at Southwark, and you’re bound to hear about its neighborly hospitality, celebrated bar…

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National

The Restaurants We Love Know a Relationship Lasts a Lifetime

There’s a mysterious but immutable formula for a great restaurant. For one thing, the moment you walk in the door,…

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Los Angeles

Angelini Osteria Is the Italian Restaurant That Gets Everything Right

I write about Italian food … a lot. It’s my specialty, it’s my obsession, it’s my love language. But whenever…

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Los Angeles

Terroni Is Always the Right Call — Especially For Its Regulars

I couldn’t tell you the first time I went to Terroni. Was it in 2013, ’14, ’15? Did I wander…

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Charleston

How Alex Eaton’s Family Vibes Made Estadio Such a Lovable Charleston Cafe

It’s travel season, and if you’re like me, you’re seeing multiple photos of your friends smiling, wine in hand, with…

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New York

Why Joseph Leonard Is The Quintessential Village Restaurant

The landscape of New York City has changed dramatically since I first moved here three decades ago, back when the…

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New York

Why JaJaJa on the Lower East Side Is the Perfect Mood Ring for a Night Out

You know that one restaurant that’s just right because of that one special thing? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re…

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Shion 69 Leonard Street chef Shion Uino

New York

A Chef’s Ode to Sushi Omakase — and Shion 69 Leonard Street 

Douglas Kim is the chef and owner of Michelin-starred Jeju Noodle Bar in New York’s West Village, and when he’s…

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New York

Why Houseman Is the Perfect Spot to Be a Regular

Standing on a block in the far reaches of Soho, in little-known Hudson Square, there’s a restaurant that feels pleasantly…

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Charleston

Why Pink Bellies Is Charleston’s Ultimate Fun Restaurant

I have always hated the restaurants that try to label themselves as “fun.” To me, the experience is usually the…

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