Tracing History and Migration Through Live Fire: Inside Chef Zubair Mohajir’s New Chicago Restaurant, Muhājir
In the bustling culinary landscape of Chicago, few figures have been as prolific or as multifaceted as chef and restaurateur Zubair Mohajir. Over the course of his career, Mohajir has…
From Hard Hat to Viral Hit: How Restaurant and Bar Owners Are Turning Their Buildouts Into Reality TV
In the modern hospitality landscape, the journey of opening a restaurant, bar, or café has evolved far beyond hushed conversations with investors, quiet architectural planning, and traditional press releases. Today,…
The Rise of the Buildout Diary: How Restaurant and Bar Owners Are Rewriting Hospitality Marketing Through Social Media
In the hyper-competitive world of hospitality, standing out before a single plate has been served or a cocktail poured has become an art form in its own right. Across social…
This Restaurant Rocks (No, Literally)
“There’s a rock in the sink!” That was the takeaway last winter after the East Coast contingent of the team that writes this newsletter met for brunch at Flynn McGarry’s…
From Test Kitchen Favorites to High-Profile Debuts: Nine Anticipated Fall Restaurant Openings to Watch
For culinary enthusiasts and avid restaurant-goers, tracking the ever-shifting landscape of the American dining scene is a year-round pursuit. As food publications and critics prepare their sights on the annual…
The Restaurant Water Upsell: Why Asking ‘Still, Sparkling, or Filtered Tap?’ Needs to Go
All this week, the Eater Today newsletter has been dedicated to editor hot takes, offering a way to release the pressure valve of crankiness that comes with sweating your way…