Holidays


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


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


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


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


Stellar meals and champagne toasts to welcome 2026


Ring in the new year at these Los Angeles restaurants


Ring in 2026 with decadent dishes and glasses of bubbly


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


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


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


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


You look good, your gifts should, too.


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


Get in the holiday spirit at these festive bars


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


Make the most of the most wonderful time of the year


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


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


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


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


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


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


‘Tis the season for Christmas bars and eggnog cocktails


Where to have a festive meal in Austin around the holidays


An array of options for December 24 and 25

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


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

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


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


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

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


From classic pumpkin to salted caramel apple and everything in between


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


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




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

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





