News · Austin, Texas
1 Hotel Austin Opens Inside Texas' Tallest Tower
1 Hotel Austin is now open in the 74-story Waterline tower, Texas' tallest, with chef Johnny Curiel's Alteño, the watr rooftop, and 252 rooms from $489 a night.
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News · Paris, France
New Crowne Plaza Hotel Near Disneyland Paris Opens
Crowne Plaza Paris Marne-la-Vallée opened September 24: 250 rooms, a free shuttle to Disneyland Paris, three dining venues, and wide golf-course grounds.
News · Houston
Mack Allen’s Opens in Houston: Old Hollywood Steakhouse
Mack Allen’s opened on Houston’s Post Oak: 16,000 square feet of Old Hollywood glamour, a dress code, prime steaks, a raw bar, and Mack McDonald’s wine list.
News · Heredia, Costa Rica
Montara Hotel: Hilton Tapestry Debuts in Costa Rica
The Montara Hotel opened September 24 in Heredia, Costa Rica: Hilton’s Tapestry in Central America, 97 rooms, four dining concepts, Regis Molina’s steakhouse.
News · Nashville
SongTeller Hotel: Dolly Parton’s New Nashville Hotel Opens
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel opened September 29 in Nashville: a 1,865-square-foot suite, the Life of Many Colors Museum, Parton’s Live, and Jolene’s.
News · London
Yo-Chi London: Four-Hour Frozen Yoghurt Queue, Worth It?
Yo-Chi's first UK store at 81-85 Notting Hill Gate drew four-hour queues on opening weekend. Nine flavours, 30+ toppings, pay by weight. Is any cup worth it?
News · Philadelphia
Aogami Brings 16-Course Omakase to Manayunk
Aogami opened September 25 in Philadelphia's Manayunk: a 16-course omakase from chef Tom LoMonte, plus à la carte nigiri and hand rolls below a Thai bistro.
News · Washington, DC
Bramble & Rye Opens in DC’s Bloomingdale
Bramble & Rye opened September 16 in DC's Bloomingdale: coastal cooking with Caribbean grit from chef Jeremiah Brooks, plus a dog menu and dog-friendly patio.
Deep Dive · New York City
Carnegie Deli Returns to Midtown After 10 Years
The legendary Carnegie Deli has reopened in Midtown Manhattan, a block from its original home: mile-high pastrami and cheesecake back after a decade away.
News · New Orleans
Chemin à la Mer Reopens as a Louisiana Brasserie
Chemin à la Mer reopened September 23 at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, recast as a Louisiana brasserie under chef Donald Link, jazz brunch to follow.
Deep Dive · Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Emeril Lagasse’s First Chop House Opens in Baton Rouge
Emeril’s Chop House opened September 24 at L’Auberge Casino in Baton Rouge: Emeril Lagasse’s first capital-region restaurant. Dry-aged steaks, Gulf fish, gumbo.
News · New Orleans
Holywater: French Quarter Oyster Bar Opens on Conti Street
Holywater opened September 23 at 622 Conti Street: a French Quarter oyster bar from NYC’s Crew group, with Alex Harrell’s kitchen and the Mezcal Hurricane.
News · McKinney, Texas
KFC’s First U.S. Breakfast: Inside McKinney’s ‘Open House’
KFC’s ‘Open House’ concept opens September 26 in McKinney, Texas: the chain’s first U.S. breakfast, boba refreshers, table service, and a comeback test kitchen.
Deep Dive · Riviera Maya
Kimpton’s First All-Inclusive: Tres Ríos in Riviera Maya
Kimpton Tres Ríos opened September 22 on Mexico’s Riviera Maya: the brand’s first all-inclusive: 355 suites, seven restaurants, and a 340-acre nature reserve.