People & Places
The coolest stories, expert recommendations, and latest endeavors from some of our favorite chefs and personalities.
Restaurants
How Blackbird Doughnuts Became a Massachusetts Phenomenon
A local, artisanal doughnut chain takes on mass-produced pastries.
7/26/24
5 min read
Restaurants
Why Tartine Bakery Is a Modern Pastry Legend
San Francisco’s favorite pastry purveyor is keeping its flaky, buttery character as it grows.
7/11/24
9 min read
Restaurants
How Xi’an Famous Foods Became So Famous
After winning over New York City with hand-pulled noodles and delicate dumplings, David Shi and Jason Wang are tackling delivery.
6/28/24
8 min read
Restaurants
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop Knows the Recipe for Success
Ten years in, the Miami-based bakery is sweeter than ever.
6/27/24
8 min read
Restaurants
Craig’s Cookies Embraces the Rainbow
Toronto’s premier cookie place goes all out for Pride.
6/24/24
7 min read
Restaurants
The Queer Nostalgia Behind California’s Best Bagel
The place that’s revitalizing the bagel scene in California is too traditional to make a rainbow bagel — but during Pride they do throw one on a hat.
6/4/24
11 min read