Ashwin Deshmukh built a reputation as a nightlife impresario by burning close friends, new acquaintances, big corporations, local bars and even his subletter.
Category: Restaurants
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How Crudités Became an Art Form
Blessed with an ever-widening array of fancy heirloom produce, chefs are turning uncooked vegetables into edible sculptures.
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When Your Restaurant Cancellation Fee Costs as Much as Dinner
Fed up with no-shows and last-minute cancellations, restaurants are increasingly charging fees as high as $100 a head. And some diners are pushing back.
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Max Hardy, 40, Dies; Helped Bring Chef-Driven Cuisine to Detroit
With his unique blend of Lowcountry and Caribbean influences, he ranked among the best of a new generation of Black culinary wizards.
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What to Do in Miami, According to the ‘Griselda’ and ‘Narcos’ Creator Eric Newman
Eric Newman, who created the Netflix show “Narcos” and produced his new show with Sofia Vergara, shares his love for a lesser-known side of the South Florida playground.
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Why Are Grapes Suddenly Everywhere?
Plus: a new dining destination with rooms for the night in the Swedish countryside and more from T’s cultural compendium.
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The Los Angeles Restaurant That Sold Hollywood on Mexican Food
Marlon Brando dropped by once a week. Quentin Tarantino mixed margaritas at the bar. Casa Vega opened nearly 70 years ago in Sherman Oaks, and it’s still a beloved industry hangout.
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Wendy’s Plans to Introduce Surge Pricing
The company plans to introduce dynamic pricing as early as 2025 along with digital menu boards that would reflect price changes, Wendy’s chief executive said during a February earnings call.
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See a Day in the Life of a New York City Dishwasher
Drevon Alston runs the dish pit at the perennially packed Brooklyn restaurant Gage & Tollner. We followed him as he worked one of his busiest weekend shifts.
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‘Veselka’ Review: Serving Up Support for Ukraine
Subtitled “The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World,” this documentary offers a warm tribute to an East Village landmark.
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Culinary Hubs Put a Twist on Home Cooking
Developers are transforming clusters of old homes into micro restaurants to cater to the needs of surrounding neighborhoods.
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When the Breakup Ruins Your Favorite Restaurant
Getting dumped while dining out doesn’t just happen in movies. And in real life, it could put you off your favorite place forever.