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Just in time for Valentine’s Day. By Nikita Richardson

first taste A Yakitori Master’s Manhattan Debut Still Needs Some Work Our critic wishes Torien’s skewers had a bit more sizzle. By Adam Platt
food agenda 10 Excellent Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in New York City This February Your food agenda for the month. By Chris Crowley
best of new york The Absolute Best Hot Chocolate in New York Thirteen inspired takes, from milky sweet to mercilessly rich. By Leah Koenig
openings Mokyo Is an Affordable, Appealing New Spot for Korean Small Plates Chef Kyungmin Kay Hyun’s menu pulls inspiration from Peru, Spain, China, and more. By Nikita Richardson
burning questions Can You Make a Salad That Tastes Like a Breakfast Sandwich? Grub Street teamed up with Just Salad to answer this eternal question once and for all. By Grub Street
behind the menu Una Pizza Napoletana Now Serving Pepperoni Pies It’s one of several new optional toppings, and while it may not be strictly Neapolitan, it’s absolutely delicious. By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

the underground gourmet review At Golden Diner, Deliciousness Is in the Details By focusing on quality ingredients and using fine-dining technique, chef Sam Yoo makes quotidian classics that taste both familiar and fresh. By Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite
restaurant review The Chez Ma Tante Team’s Le Crocodile Is Unabashedly Old-School French For devotees of the old brasserie canon, there’s plenty to like about the cooking at the Chez Ma Tante team’s second restaurant. By Adam Platt
restaurant review Portale Is a Neighborhood Spot With Modest Ambitions and Praiseworthy Pasta It’s Alfred Portale’s eponymous second act. By Adam Platt
restaurant review Nami Nori Is Cheap, Delicious, and Made for Millennials This improbable hit sushi restaurant focuses on temaki hand rolls that will slide neatly into your Instagram feed. By Adam Platt

the grub street diet ‘Hot Ones’ Host Sean Evans Puts Back Cactus Tacos and Maple Crullers “A truly life-affirming breakfast pastry.” By Chris Crowley
the grub street diet Artist Laila Gohar Just Wants Dinner to Be Easy “After eating weird shit all day, I really need simple food that isn’t messed with.” By Chris Crowley
the grub street diet Actor Noah Galvin Wants to Normalize Thanksgiving Food “I think we should eat stuffing and turkey all the time.” By Chris Crowley
the grub street diet Director Lulu Wang Orders Dumplings at the Spa “How often do I do this? Not often enough.” By Chris Crowley