Product announcements, behind-the-scenes, and tips to never miss the table.
TBD Izakaya just landed on The Infatuation's Hit List, and the Akiko's plus Hina Yakitori pedigree explains why. Here's what to know about the menu, price, vibe, and reservation strategy before everyone catches on.
Four Kings just climbed to the top of the Chronicle's 2026 list, and it was already one of the hardest reservations in SF. Here's what makes this modern Cantonese restaurant so magnetic, plus how to actually get a seat.
The Chronicle's 2026 Top 100 reshuffle just poured fuel on San Francisco's reservation scene. From Four Kings to TBD Izakaya, these are the six tables getting the most attention right now.
Boston's 2026 must-visit-food-destination buzz feels real, and these five restaurants, from South End Greek glamour to Jamaica Plain trattoria warmth, are where that momentum is easiest to taste right now.
Darling transformed Central Square's former Mary Chung space into one of Greater Boston's most distinctive nights out, with Chinese-inspired cocktails, smart small plates, and serious reservation buzz.
Kaia brings Aegean drama, whole fish, and serious reservation demand to Boston's South End, giving the city one of its clearest must-book tables right now.
Pujol's ranking slide, La Liste love, and nonstop Michelin chatter have put Mexico City back in the dining spotlight. These 6 restaurants are driving the conversation right now.
Quintonil is one of the hardest reservations in Mexico City for a reason. Here's what makes Jorge Vallejo's Polanco tasting menu one of the city's most important meals in 2026.
Rosetta remains one of the smartest reservations in Mexico City. Here's what makes Elena Reygadas' Roma Norte restaurant so compelling in 2026, from the room to the pasta to the reservation strategy.
Badmaash Venice brings the Mahendro family's modern Indian restaurant to Abbot Kinney with signature comfort dishes, new menu swings, and strong early reservation demand.
LA's spring restaurant wave is landing now, from Badmaash Venice and Max & Helen's to Sushisamba, Bar Di Bello, and more spots people are already talking about.
Max & Helen's in Larchmont turns diner nostalgia into one of LA's most talked-about tables, with Nancy Silverton recipes, Phil Rosenthal heart, and neighborhood-institution ambitions.
The Mexican brings Dallas glamour to Brickell Key with contemporary Northern Mexican cooking, dramatic bayfront design, and one of Miami's biggest opening-week reservation stories.
Slim's Steakhouse brings Stephen Starr's glossy, cinematic steakhouse formula to Bal Harbour with prime beef, a $100 wagyu cheesesteak, and one of Miami's splashiest new dining rooms.
From Stephen Starr's Slim's Steakhouse in Bal Harbour to The Mexican's waterfront Brickell Key debut, Miami's latest opening wave is packed with flashy rooms, real momentum, and hard-to-ignore reservation buzz.
Laser Wolf is one of Brooklyn's most useful hard-to-book tables: skyline views, live-fire skewers, and a party atmosphere that still feels chef-driven. Here is how to approach it.
Outdoor dining officially returned to New York on April 1. These six patios, rooftops, and waterfront tables are where spring 2026 dining feels most exciting right now.
Tatiana is still one of the toughest reservations in New York. Here is what makes Kwame Onwuachi's Lincoln Center restaurant matter, plus how to approach the menu and booking strategy.
A full guide to Maru San in Washington D.C., including the four-seat Experience tasting menu, walk-in strategy, what chef Carlos Delgado is serving, and why the city is obsessed with it in 2026.
Everything to know before booking Dōgon in Washington D.C., from Kwame Onwuachi's chef story and signature dishes to prices, reservation strategy, and what critics are saying in 2026.
The current D.C. dining conversation has shifted from pure opening hype to the places people are actually trying to book right now. From Kwame Onwuachi's Dōgon to Capitol Hill's tiny Nikkei sensation Maru San, these are the spots driving the April 2026 buzz.
A self-taught chef, an immigrant story, and some of the most exciting vegetarian food in the country. Everything you need to know about Besharam in Dogpatch.
Christopher Kostow lost his three-star restaurant to wildfire. His comeback? The Bay Area's best bagels and a 'Jew-ish' deli in Jackson Square.
From a Michelin-starred Gujarati trailblazer to a three-star chef's Jewish deli, these are the SF restaurants Resy says you need to book right now.
O Ya alumni Nathan Gould and Tyler Paolini turned nine years of fine dining training into Allston's most exciting seafood spot. Here's everything you need to know about Holdfast.
Condé Nast Traveler crowned Boston the top food destination of 2026. From O Ya alumni reinventing clam shacks to Danny Meyer's first venture outside Manhattan, here are 7 restaurants driving the hype.
Opened in February, Michelin-listed by March. Lapaba in Koreatown fuses Italian pasta with Korean ingredients in ways that shouldn't work but absolutely do. Here's the full guide.
In the old Pok Pok space in Mandarin Plaza, Chef Anthony Wang celebrates his Chinese American heritage through a $68 prix fixe that just earned a Michelin nod. Here's your complete guide.
Hidden behind a bar door in Melrose Hill, Chef Brian Baik's 11-seat seafood counter just landed in the Michelin Guide. Here's everything you need to know about getting in.
Michelin just dropped 6 new LA additions to its California guide, from a secret 11-seat seafood counter to an Indigenous Oaxacan tlayudas stall. Here's where to eat.
Estelle's brings elevated American comfort food to the Meatpacking District with chef Aaron Tomczak at the helm. Everything you need to know about the menu, vibe, and why critics love it.
Netflix's Next Gen Chef semi-finalist London Chase opens Seventy Seven Alley inside Walker Hotel Tribeca. A deep guide to the menu, tasting counter, and flavor architecture concept.
The team behind King opens Dean's, a British coastal seafood pub in SoHo. Here's everything you need to know about the menu, reservations, and what to expect.
Dean's, the British seafood pub from the King team, opens in SoHo today. Here are 7 restaurants shaking up NYC's dining scene right now.
Everything you need to know about Ox & Olive, the most anticipated restaurant opening in Washington D.C. Ryan Ratino, the youngest chef to earn two Michelin stars in the capital, is bringing a 'contemporary gothic' steakhouse and martini bar to Georgetown.
The complete guide to Ingle Korean Steakhouse on 14th Street NW. From tableside Wagyu grilling to the prix-fixe menu and reservation tips, here's everything you need to know about DC's most exciting Korean BBQ.
The complete guide to Albi, Washington D.C.'s #1 restaurant. From the Sofra tasting menu to reservation strategy, here's everything you need to know about Michael Rafidi's Michelin-starred Palestinian dining experience.
After a record 92 restaurant closures in 2025, Washington D.C. is bouncing back with a wave of bold, chef-driven openings. From Ryan Ratino's gothic steakhouse to Korean Wagyu grilled tableside, here are the spots leading the charge.
David Barzelay spent 15 years dreaming up JouJou. The Lazy Bear chef's French seafood brasserie is now open in the Design District, and it's everything San Francisco has been missing.
Chef Patrick Gabon's modern Filipino tasting menu just landed in the Michelin Guide. Here's everything you need to know about Naides, from the 11-13 course experience to how to book the hottest 12-seat counter in San Francisco.
Chef Rupert Blease's 9-course tasting menu in Dogpatch just earned a Michelin nod. Here's everything you need to know about Wolfsbane, from what to expect on the menu to how to score a reservation.
Michelin just added four SF restaurants to its 2026 guide. Combine that with the buzziest spring openings and you've got the most exciting dining moment the city has seen in years.
Bambola brings old-school Italian supper club glamour to Boston's Seaport, while The Girl Next Door offers casual fried pizza and meatballs. A dual concept from Sneaky Good Hospitality at 225 Northern Avenue.
James Beard Award-winning chef Ana Sortun's Sarma in Somerville serves nearly 40 Mediterranean meze plates that change constantly. Here's the full guide to one of the best restaurants in greater Boston.
James Beard Award winner Tony Messina brings his signature blend of precision seafood and Italian soul to South Boston with Common Craft, a rotating-menu concept that celebrates the craft of cooking.
From Tony Messina's seafood-driven Common Craft to Jamie Bissonnette's globally inspired Italian spot Willie's, Boston's most decorated chefs are launching bold new concepts this spring.
Alboroto took over a legendary space in Juarez and made it even better. Here's the full guide to one of Mexico City's most exciting new restaurants, from the wagyu tri tip to the maguey drinks.
A corn dispensary turned Michelin star. Here's everything you need to know about visiting Expendio de Maiz in Roma Norte, from the walk-in system to the dishes you'll never forget.
The Michelin Guide just announced its biggest Mexico expansion yet. Here are the CDMX restaurants riding the wave, from a corn-obsessed Michelin star to the Infatuation's freshest picks.
The complete guide to Pujol, Mexico City's most famous restaurant. From the legendary mole madre to the taco omakase counter, here's everything you need to know before you go.
A Le Cirque and Picholine veteran traded Manhattan fine dining for a dog-friendly patio in Mar Vista. Here's everything about Electric Bleu.
From Sqirl's buzzy dinner debut to a Michelin vet's surfer-turned-bistro dream, LA's most exciting chefs are reinventing themselves this spring.
After 14 years as LA's breakfast icon, Sqirl launched dinner service in February 2026. Here's everything you need to know about Sqirl After Dark.
The French hospitality group behind some of the world's most glamorous venues chose the Delano Miami Beach for their U.S. debut. Here's everything you need to know about getting in.
Carlo Mirarchi and Brandon Hoy brought Roberta's sourdough starter, Michelin-level technique, and a custom dry-aging program to North Beach. The result is Miami's most interesting steakhouse.
After five years away, Fooq's is back in Little River with a 14,000-square-foot space, a wood-fired kitchen, and the same Persian soul that made the original a Miami classic.
From Fooq's triumphant return in Little River to Paris Society's first American restaurant inside the Delano, Miami's dining scene is being reshaped by chefs with something to prove.
Las Vegas's buzziest steakhouse just landed on West 48th Street. Here's everything you need to know about Carversteak NYC, from the caviar popsicles to the freezer martini bar.
Netflix's 'Culinary Monster' Chef Hasung Lee opens Oyatte in Murray Hill, a seasonal tasting menu rooted in sustainability, natural wine, and years of training at the world's best kitchens.
Everything you need to know about Kabawa, the stunning Caribbean prix fixe restaurant from Chef Paul Carmichael in the former Momofuku Ko space. Menu details, reservation tips, and what to expect.
Gabriel Kreuther trades white tablecloths for wood fire at Saverne, Kabawa brings Caribbean tasting-menu magic, and five more spots are reshaping NYC dining right now.
Everything you need to know about Saverne, the 145-seat wood-fired brasserie from two-Michelin-starred chef Gabriel Kreuther. Menu highlights, reservations, and what to expect.
From a three-Michelin-starred Swedish chef's first US restaurant to a Tuscan steakhouse inside the Waldorf Astoria, LA's dining scene just leveled up. Here are the openings you need to know about.
From a Netflix star's intimate 30-seater to a Vegas steakhouse taking on Broadway, these are the most exciting new restaurants opening in New York City this March.
From Contramar's Las Vegas expansion to nine CDMX restaurants on the World's Top 1000, Mexico City's culinary scene is having its biggest global moment yet. Here's where to eat before the world catches on.
From Sushisamba's rooftop return in West Hollywood to the revival of Broken Spanish, these are the LA openings and buzzy new spots defining the city's food scene right now.
From Dubai's GAIA making its U.S. debut to a sushi river in South Miami, these are the buzziest new restaurants opening in Miami this March.
From Pujol reclaiming the crown to Contramar going global, Mexico City's dining scene is dominating the 2026 world rankings. Here are the restaurants putting CDMX on the map.
Planning a birthday, reunion, or just a big night out in LA? These restaurants handle large groups with style, shareable feasts, and party-ready vibes.
From British seafood in SoHo to Tokyo-style pizza on St. Marks Place, here are the most anticipated new restaurants opening across New York City this spring.
From lavish omakase counters to boundary-pushing tasting menus, these are the most exciting multi-course experiences in Miami right now.
Skip the tourist traps. These underrated NYC restaurants are where locals actually eat, from a tiny Roman kitchen in Cobble Hill to a perfect taco spot in Greenpoint.
From sunset cocktails overlooking the Zócalo to open-air seafood above the Monumento a la Revolución, these are Mexico City's best rooftop and outdoor restaurants right now.
From world-class omakase to neighborhood Italian and elevated Mexican cooking, here are the best restaurants in LA by cuisine type in 2026.
From a Michelin chef's comeback to Miami's first sushi river, these are the new openings you need to know about right now.
From tableside French omelets to meat-free Mexican feasts, these are the NYC brunch spots everyone is talking about in 2026.
From candlelit French bistros to moody mezcal dens, these are the most romantic restaurants in Mexico City right now.
From a British pub in Los Feliz to a wood-fired grill in Hermon, these are the LA restaurants everyone is talking about in 2026.
From grand openings and global food festivals to mariachi-filled Mexican bars, here are the food events and pop-ups lighting up Miami this March.
Planning a birthday, anniversary, or just a big night out? These NYC restaurants nail group dining with private rooms, family-style feasts, and celebration-worthy vibes.
From Pujol's legendary mole tasting to intimate omakase counters, these are the best tasting menus in Mexico City right now.
Skip the hype and eat where LA locals actually go. These underrated restaurants serve incredible food without the two-month waitlist.
From sky-high cocktail bars to breezy waterfront terraces, these are the best rooftop and outdoor restaurants in Miami right now.
From omakase temples to taco counters, we mapped out the single best restaurant in NYC for every major cuisine so you know exactly where to eat.
From a British pub in Los Feliz to bold Korean flavors in Sawtelle, these are the LA restaurants generating the most buzz right now.
From SOBEWFF chef collaborations to omakase pop-ups in Coral Gables, here are the most exciting limited-time dining experiences happening in Miami right now.
Planning a birthday bash, work dinner, or big night out? These New York restaurants handle large groups with style, from private dining rooms to epic sharing menus.
Skip the hype and eat where LA locals actually go. From a Michelin-starred seafood stall in a food hall to a secret trattoria behind a dry cleaner, these are the hidden gems worth seeking out.
From inventive tasting menus to neighborhood taquerias redefining the game, these are the newest restaurants making waves across CDMX right now.
From sun-drenched patios in Silver Lake to legendary breakfast burritos in East LA, these are the brunch spots that have Los Angeles buzzing in 2026.
Mark Ladner's 100-layer lasagna is back, the townhouse is buzzing again, and reservations are nearly impossible. Here's everything you need to know about the reborn Babbo.
From candlelit Mediterranean gems to glittering gold-leaf dining rooms, these are the most romantic restaurants in Miami for your next date night.
Fried yuba with crab, curried lobster, and reservations that vanish in seconds - here's everything you need to know about Bistrot Ha.
From the team behind Demo, Bufón pairs one of NYC's deepest natural wine lists with a stellar raw bar and dry-aged steaks on the Lower East Side.
From A24's Wild Cherry to a two-Michelin-starred casual spinoff, these are the hardest reservations in New York City right now.
A 22-seat Korean omakase counter with a $295 charcoal-grilled tasting menu - here's your complete guide to Hwaro.
Moon-inspired design, scallop crudo with tom kha sorbet, and pandan cocktails. Lalyn is rewriting the rules for Thai dining in Midtown.
The Frenchette team revived this 1937 French bistro with a $135 prix fixe, impeccable frog legs, and reservations that vanish in minutes.
Two-Michelin-starred Chef Hiroki Odo's casual kaiseki izakaya is the hottest opening of 2026. Here's everything you need to know.
Rockwell Group design, a dessert cart, and spicy lobster cavatelli make Seahorse the Union Square hotel restaurant that's become a destination.
Inside the 35-seat steakhouse in the former Chumley's - theatrical cocktails, 30-day dry-aged beef, and speakeasy glamour.
Discover Wild Cherry, NYC's intimate East Village spot serving innovative New American cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Here's everything you need to know.
From flexible times to backup options, simple strategies to boost your chances at the hottest spots.
First-come, first-served with full visibility. A deeper look at fairness, efficiency, and success rates.
Say goodbye to constant refreshing and missed cancellations. Here's how we secure the "impossible" reservations for you.