The fastest-growing dessert chain in the United States has sweets lovers divided. But the debate is great for business.
Category: Restaurants
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How African Restaurant Baobab Fare Found Success in Detroit
Hamissi Mamba, a refugee from Burundi, knew little of American culture when he arrived eight years ago and learned English watching the “Peppa Pig” cartoon. But he opened his dream restaurant, and the accolades have rolled in.
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Appointment Trader Promises Reservations at NYC’s Hottest Restaurants
Prime-time seats at Rao’s, Carbone and Don Angie are among the tables found on Appointment Trader.
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Can the Philippine Island of Boracay Beat Overtourism?
Called one of the world’s best islands, the Philippine resort was closed by the government for six months and reopened with a cap on visitors. Now, with travelers coming back, will it continue to hold the line?
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Disney Restaurants and Food Fan Obsession: Turkey Legs, Mickey Bars and More
A fascination with the theme parks’ cuisine has spawned fan websites and snagged our critic, who has a Disney back story of her own.
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From the Creator of the New Series ‘Transatlantic,’ a Surrealist-Inspired Lunch
Ahead of her latest show’s release, Anna Winger hosted a meal for her friends and collaborators, complete with custom tarot cards.
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Restaurant Pushes Back on Blame of Calamari for Athlete’s Illness
A UConn star blamed calamari for a rough weekend at the Final Four, putting it on a long menu of meals that have altered the course of sporting events.
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Yang Bing-yi, Who Brought Soup Dumplings to the World, Dies at 96
Starting with a modest shop in Taiwan in 1958, he built Din Tai Fung into a global dumpling and noodle empire, earning a Michelin star along the way.
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Hong Kong Locals on Where to Eat, Drink and Play During Art Basel
A chef, an artist and a gallerist share their top spots, from a neighborly bar that gives way to a block party to a centuries-old walled village.
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An Independent Barbados
The country recently declared itself a republic and there’s a new energy on the Caribbean island. Rum shops, farmers’ markets and surf breaks are there to be found if you venture beyond the resorts of the island’s west coast.
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An Oklahoma Town’s Rescue Plan Has a Big Name: Reba McEntire
The country-music star is trying to revive her childhood home in Oklahoma with a restaurant, concert stage and lots of Reba memorabilia.
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George Town, Malaysia: A Jewel Box Packed With Color and Spice
George Town, a colonial port on the island of Penang, dazzles visitors with its winding alleys, pastel-painted storefronts, sumptuously restored hotels and mouthwatering food.