The Palestinian activist was locked up in an ICE prison for a year. Now she is rebuilding her life, piece by piece and meal by meal.

The seminal reality show convinced us that truth doesn't matter — what matters is making up a compelling story.

Not too long ago, the physical cookbook seemed to be heading toward the same fate as the compact disc. What happened was just the opposite.

Shaan Merchant speaks with Vivek Surti, chef and owner of Tailor in Nashville, Tennessee, about the restaurant’s famous tomato sandwich.

Carlos Watson was a “con artist” running a “criminal organization,” the government says. Why didn’t I see it?

By welcoming visitors with glorious scents and a natural beauty that rivals Provence in France, the annual lavender harvest has revitalized the medieval town of Brihuega.

“To the Incarcerated People: Your Story Isn’t Over”: Stanley Richards on Transforming New York’s Jails

Levine Signals Reinvestment of City Pension Funds in Israeli Bonds as Mamdani Opposes the Move

For some restaurant owners, there is a time when the hype machine runs out of gas.

As a local, I've spent a lot of time in Nashville and I wish tourists would check out the celebrity-chef scene and stop only exploring by foot.

In the past months, the political comedy of late-night TV has taken a hit. "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" and "Desus & Mero'' were canceled, and most recently, Trevor Noah stepped away from "The Daily Show" desk, leaving the field, once again,…

The Underdeck bridge project could be a pioneer of reparative planning. Or it could lead to further displacement in this once-thriving Black neighborhood. If you were standing on the corner of Miami’s NW 10th Street and NW 3rd Avenue in the 1950s,…

Forty years ago, Democrat Jim Cooper was elected to Congress. The Harvard Law graduate and Rhodes Scholar would serve a rare split tenure in the House, from 1983 to 1995 and then from 2003 to next month when he leaves elective office. The 68-year-old…

I tried Michelin-star restaurant Osteria Francescana, & its cheaper sister bistro, Franceschetta58. The experiences were different despite both having a high price point and being under the same chef. I'd go to the pricier Osteria Francescana again…

I visited Guy Fieri's Kitchen and Bar in Boston, the celebrity chef's newest restaurant. The eatery's vibe was that of a nice Applebee's and the place clearly felt like it was Fieri's. The food was forgettable but tasty and well-priced — this is a…

I grew up in Nashville and there are a few things I think people should know before they visit. There's great food to try and I think it's worth renting a car to explore more of the city. Nashville is friendly, so definitely be a conscientious…

In one of his popular YouTube videos for NYT Cooking, Eric Kim introduces his Sheet-Pan Bibimbap as “really chill.” Drawing inspiration from the simplicity of his family’s preferred midnight snack, Kim gives the ultimate credit to his mother’s…

I ate a three-course meal at Ramsay's Kitchen, chef Gordon Ramsay's newest restaurant in Boston. The staff was friendly, but I waited more than two hours for an entrée that was only OK. With the high prices and OK food, I won't be making another…

The kaleidoscopic festival of lights boasts as many traditions as there are stars in the sky. My mom is a decorative paper napkin connoisseur. A weird expertise, sure, but in her defense, the festive patterns add a little brightness to any occasion.…

What comes to mind when you think of curry? Vindaloo, korma, tikka masala? Or maybe coconut milk scented with lemongrass, ginger and makrut lime from your favorite Thai restaurant? Do the flavors you imagine come from red-capped jars of curry powder…