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Why the Nordstrom Cafe Was the Ultimate Mother-Daughter ExperienceWhy the Nordstrom Cafe Was the Ultimate Mother-Daughter Experience
Dining Out

A visit to the department store restaurant for grilled cheese and tomato soup has become a seminal shared memory

By Francky Knapp
MapEater NY
Where to Eat on Valentine’s Day in New York CityWhere to Eat on Valentine’s Day in New York City
MapEater NY

A guide to standout dining rooms to book for the romantic holiday

By Beth Landman
Eater Archives
Where to Buy Truffles and Bonbons for Valentine’s Day, According to Eater EditorsWhere to Buy Truffles and Bonbons for Valentine’s Day, According to Eater Editors
Eater Archives

18 fancy chocolate shops where you can find the best Valentine’s Day gift there is

By Monica Burton and Francky Knapp
MapEater Boston
The Best New Year’s Day Brunches Around Boston for 2026The Best New Year’s Day Brunches Around Boston for 2026
MapEater Boston

Ring in the first day of 2026 with brunches that are comforting, over-the-top, or filled with screens full of sports

By Tanya Edwards
MapEater Austin
Where to Eat on New Year’s Eve in AustinWhere to Eat on New Year’s Eve in Austin
MapEater Austin

Stellar meals and champagne toasts to welcome 2026

By Kat Stinson
MapEater LA
The Best Restaurants to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Los AngelesThe Best Restaurants to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles
MapEater LA

Ring in the new year at these Los Angeles restaurants

By Rebecca Roland
MapEater San Diego
The Best Restaurants to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in San DiegoThe Best Restaurants to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in San Diego
MapEater San Diego

Ring in 2026 with decadent dishes and glasses of bubbly

By Helen I. Hwang
MapEater NY
The Best Latkes for Hanukkah in NYCThe Best Latkes for Hanukkah in NYC
MapEater NY

It’s potato pancake season, and that means there’s only one question: sour cream or applesauce?

By Nadia Chaudhury
MapEater Austin
All the Holiday Pop-Up Bars to Know in Austin This YearAll the Holiday Pop-Up Bars to Know in Austin This Year
MapEater Austin

Where to find festive cocktails, kitschy decor, and holiday cheer

By Erin Russell
Shopping Guides
The Best Natural Wines to Bring to a Holiday Party (or Gift to Anyone)The Best Natural Wines to Bring to a Holiday Party (or Gift to Anyone)
Shopping Guides

From super-drinkable whites to juicy reds that beg to be chilled, these six great natural wines are ready to party

By Eater Staff
MapEater Seattle
Where to Dine Out on Christmas and Christmas Eve in SeattleWhere to Dine Out on Christmas and Christmas Eve in Seattle
MapEater Seattle

Whether you want a high-end prix fixe dinner or a Chinese feast, we have you covered

By Mark DeJoy and Eater Staff
Press RoomEater NY
Let Eater Wrap Your Gifts This Weekend at Chelsea MarketLet Eater Wrap Your Gifts This Weekend at Chelsea Market
Press RoomEater NY

You look good, your gifts should, too.

By Eater Staff
Eater at Home
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to BeBe the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be
Eater at Home

From the cookies guests will clamor over to the savory snacks that fuel them, how to host a holiday cookie swap for the ages.

By Erin DeJesus
MapEater Boston
The Best Holiday Pop-Up Bars Around BostonThe Best Holiday Pop-Up Bars Around Boston
MapEater Boston

Get in the holiday spirit at these festive bars

By Celina Colby and Erika Adams
Eater Guides
These Festive Holiday Drinks Are Steeped in Latino History and TraditionThese Festive Holiday Drinks Are Steeped in Latino History and Tradition
Eater Guides

From atole to champurrado, chocolate to coquito, Navidad and Nochevieja aren’t complete without these holiday drinks

By Chanel Vargas
Dining Out
Eater’s Guide to the HolidaysEater’s Guide to the Holidays
Dining Out

Make the most of the most wonderful time of the year

By Eater Staff
Eater’s Guide to the Holidays
When Christmas Is Just Another Day at the Restaurant, New Traditions FormWhen Christmas Is Just Another Day at the Restaurant, New Traditions Form
Eater’s Guide to the Holidays

For kids growing up at their parents’ Chinese restaurants, working during the Christmas holiday meant creating celebrations all their own

By Paul Kim
Eater’s Guide to the Holidays
Want to Become a Restaurant VIP? Bring Holiday Gifts.Want to Become a Restaurant VIP? Bring Holiday Gifts.
Eater’s Guide to the Holidays

The holidays are a difficult time to work in restaurants — ‘tis the season to do something extra for the staff

By Adam Reiner
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch
A Vanilla Chiffon Cake Recipe That’s Ready to RollA Vanilla Chiffon Cake Recipe That’s Ready to Roll
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch

Because a festive bûche de Noël is only as good as its cake

By Ivy Manning
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch
How to Assemble a Showstopping Bûche de NoëlHow to Assemble a Showstopping Bûche de Noël
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch

From the rolling of the cake to the icing to the decorating, we walk you through creating a festive yule log your guests will remember

By Ivy Manning
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch
Nutella Buttercream Makes Everything BetterNutella Buttercream Makes Everything Better
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch

An easy recipe for a hazelnut chocolate frosting that’s great in cupcakes, cakes, and whatever else you dream up

By Ivy Manning
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch
Meringue Mushrooms (and Cookies) Are Easier Than You ThinkMeringue Mushrooms (and Cookies) Are Easier Than You Think
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch

Whether piped into delicate bûche de Noël garnishes or plopped into satisfying cookies, meringue brings crisp sweetness to the holiday table

By Ivy Manning
MapEater SF
11 Festive Holiday Bars and Restaurants in San Francisco11 Festive Holiday Bars and Restaurants in San Francisco
MapEater SF

‘Tis the season for Christmas bars and eggnog cocktails

By Dianne de Guzman and Justine Jones
MapEater Austin
Where to Eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in AustinWhere to Eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Austin
MapEater Austin

Where to have a festive meal in Austin around the holidays

By H. Drew Blackburn
MapEater NY
Where to Eat on Christmas in New York CityWhere to Eat on Christmas in New York City
MapEater NY

An array of options for December 24 and 25

By Beth Landman
How to Do Chicago’s Christkindlmarket Right
Eater GuidesEater Chicago

The best food and drink at Daley Plaza’s annual holiday market

By Tony Tran
MapEater Carolinas
Christmas in Charleston: 12 Great Choices for Dining OutChristmas in Charleston: 12 Great Choices for Dining Out
MapEater Carolinas

Here’s what’s open on Christmas Day in Charleston

By Erin Perkins
From Punch
The Gifts Bartenders and Chefs Actually WantThe Gifts Bartenders and Chefs Actually Want
From Punch
By Mary Anne Porto
From Punch
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Every Kind of DrinkerThe Ultimate Gift Guide for Every Kind of Drinker
From Punch
By Mary Anne Porto
From Punch
The Best Bottles to Gift This Holiday SeasonThe Best Bottles to Gift This Holiday Season
From Punch
By Mary Anne Porto
The Best Little Gifts Your Holiday Party Host Will Actually Want
Shopping Guides

Don’t show up empty-handed or with a cheap bottle of wine — bring status cocktail cherries, a tinned fish candle, or a painterly placemat

By Kelly Pau, Francky Knapp and 1 more
MapEater Houston
Where to Secure Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Houston This YearWhere to Secure Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Houston This Year
MapEater Houston

Find a fancy feast or simple comfort at these dinners and brunches on Turkey Day.

By H. Drew Blackburn
Holiday Gift Guides
You’re Invited to Eater’s Pop-Up Holiday MarketYou’re Invited to Eater’s Pop-Up Holiday Market
Holiday Gift Guides

Join us December 13 and 14 in Soho for Eater Under Wraps, an immersive holiday shopping experience

By Eater Staff
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Home Cooks
Holiday Gift Guides

A whole lot of good gift ideas for the person who devotes all their winter weekends to elaborate cooking projects (or wants to)

By Bettina Makalintal and Francky Knapp
MapEater NY
Where to Get Thanksgiving Pies in NYCWhere to Get Thanksgiving Pies in NYC
MapEater NY

From classic pumpkin to salted caramel apple and everything in between

By Nadia Chaudhury, John Tsung and 1 more
MapEater New Orleans
22 Restaurants Serving Dinner on Thanksgiving in New Orleans22 Restaurants Serving Dinner on Thanksgiving in New Orleans
MapEater New Orleans

Make those November 27 reservations to enjoy turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings

By Beth D’Addono
MapEater Austin
Where to Eat on Thanksgiving Day in Austin, 2025Where to Eat on Thanksgiving Day in Austin, 2025
MapEater Austin

Where to find great dine-out turkey meals for Thanksgiving brunch, lunch, and dinner in the city

By H. Drew Blackburn
MapEater Seattle
Seattle Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Meals and TakeoutSeattle Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Meals and Takeout
MapEater Seattle

Why cook?

By Harry Cheadle
Holiday Gift Guides
The Best Food Advent Calendars of 2025 (That You’d Better Snag Now)The Best Food Advent Calendars of 2025 (That You’d Better Snag Now)
Holiday Gift Guides

From mini jams to classic chocolate, these are the treats you’ll want to buy now to indulge throughout December

By Amy McCarthy and Francky Knapp
Where to Eat at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA)
Eater GuidesEater Austin

Best airport dining and drinking bets, including barbecue, breakfast tacos, coffee, and so much more

By Nadia Chaudhury