The Business Lunch May Be Going Out of Business
As remote work persists and business deals are sealed online, many upscale restaurants that catered to the nation’s downtown office crowd are canceling the meal.
By BRETT ANDERSON

Restaurants Face an Extortion Threat: A Bad Rating on Google
Emails sent to dozens of restaurants, including those with Michelin stars, threaten a barrage of one-star reviews unless owners pay.
By CHRISTINA MORALES

In Portugal, Taking a Dive Into Sardines
The canned fish are having a moment in the food world. A tour of a canning factory in Porto gives an up-close view of a century-old business.
By LILY PUCKETT

What Amazon Prime’s Deal With Grubhub Means for Consumers
A new collaboration between the retailing giant and the food distribution service includes free restaurant delivery for Prime members.
By CHRISTINA MORALES

In ‘The Bear’ on Hulu, a Kitchen Staff Is Nearly Eaten Alive
The new FX television show is one of the most vivid, authentic portrayals of what it’s like to work in food service.
By Julia Moskin

Fried Okra, Beyond the Batter
The classic Southern dish does more than just nourish: It tells a bigger story of the Black American cooks who have preserved its legacy, while creating their own versions.

There’s a familiar structure to fried okra: Textured, forest-green pods are typically sliced into small rounds, coated in a seasoned batter and fried to a cook’s liking.
By KAYLA STEWART
Recipes: Pan-Fried Okra | Fried Okra With Rémoulade

The Case for Grilling Cucumbers
The cucumber’s fresh crunch has gone, but in its place is something more substantial to deliver a smoky, savory flavor.

By YOTAM OTTOLENGHI

A GOOD APPETITE
A Sheet-Pan Chicken Recipe for Lovers of Sweet and Savory
Roasted chicken thighs are paired with tangy sour cherries and finished with a creamy, cooling cucumber yogurt in this balanced weeknight meal.

Sour cherries give this sheet-pan dinner a tangy flavor and rosy hue.
By Melissa Clark
Recipe: Chicken Thighs With Sour Cherries and Cucumber Yogurt

Can taking a pill really stop you getting a hangover? There’s one way to find out …
Even at £30 a packet, the Myrkl ‘pre-drinking’ pill sold out before its UK launch. I spent four days finding out if it does indeed reduce the effects of alcohol
Tim Dowling

TRILOBITES
Don’t Let Your Wine Go to the Grocery Store Naked
Recent research helps explain how clear bottles can result in wine that smells like “wet dog” and “boiled cabbage.”
By OLIVER WHANG