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The city’s biggest food festival is back. For its 46th season, Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park. The basics haven’t changed: admission is free, and you pay only for the food and drinks you want. This year, the festival runs from Wednesday, July 8, through Sunday, July 12, 2026. Here is everything you need to know to plan your visit.
If you've ever wanted to experience the elegance of French dining without boarding a plane to Paris, this summer is your chance. French Restaurant Week® 2026 returns from July 4 to July 19, bringing exclusive prix-fixe menus to some of the best French restaurants across New York City, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Miami. Now in its fifteenth year, this beloved culinary event was founded in 2011 and has grown into one of America's most anticipated food weeks - with over 210 participating restaurants logged across its history. This year's edition carries special meaning: it celebrates the 250th anniversary of French–American friendship, making every dinner reservation feel a little more historic.
Miami's restaurant market rarely slows down, but the first half of 2026 has been unusually active. Outside operators are arriving with established names, while local groups are testing new formats far from their origins. Nine addresses opened between February and May. Here is what came in.
Running a successful restaurant is about much more than serving great food. Today’s guests notice every detail, from interior design to how information is presented at the table. Effective table marketing can encourage additional purchases, improve customer engagement, and strengthen your brand identity without requiring a large investment. Here are seven practical ways to increase restaurant revenue through smarter table marketing.
Finding the best new restaurants in New York City can be a challenge, with a steady stream of openings across Manhattan and beyond. These spots span a range of cuisines, offering something for every palate. What sets the best apart isn’t just the hype - they’re worth choosing for a memorable dinner, even if you're tempted by the city’s iconic, long-established favorites.
Calgary doesn't do things halfway. Not with its beef, not with its winters, and definitely not with its burgers. This is cattle country - a city where people take patty composition personally, where the debate between smash and thick-cut can outlast a hockey game, and where a single "special sauce" recipe has been guarded since 1962. This isn't a list of the best burger restaurants in Calgary. It's a list of the best burgers - the actual sandwich, bite by bite. We ranked based on flavor, texture, composition, and the one metric that never lies: the silence that falls over the table after the first bite. From a drive-thru institution that's been slinging burgers since JFK was president, to a wood-paneled smash spot that opened in 2023 and is already being called the best in Canada - here are the ten burgers worth crossing the city for.
Pizza is a huge part of Chicago's food culture, offering a wide variety of styles beyond just the famous deep dish. Here are 10 pizzerias, where you can try this famous food in all its different types. We'll look at old pizza shops that have been around for decades and recent places trying new things with ingredients.
Pizza in New York is a part of the city's culture and history. Each pizzeria has its story, often reflecting the neighborhood's character and the passion of the people who run them. Here are ten of the best pizzerias in New York that you should try.
On April 14, 2026, Sikhs and Punjabi communities across the United States celebrate Vaisakhi - the Sikh New Year and the traditional harvest festival of Punjab. The day is marked by prayers at gurdwaras, bhangra dancing, community gatherings, and langar - free meals served to anyone who comes. For those who want to experience the spirit of the holiday at a restaurant table, here is a guide to the best Punjabi and North Indian spots across the country.
From April 10 to 19, 2026, San Francisco Restaurant Week returns for its annual ten-day run. Organized by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association - a nonprofit that has been supporting San Francisco's independent restaurant community for decades - the event brings together hundreds of restaurants under one format: prix-fixe menus at fixed prices, available for brunch, lunch, and dinner across every neighborhood in the city.