Anne Cruz

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Gabriel Luna's Hometown Heroes

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Nicolai McCrary |Anne Cruz |Raphael Brion |Matthew Jacobs

“House Park is great. It's near House Park stadium, where I played a lot of football games. We used to call that place the House of Pain. It just reopened—they were on a four-year hiatus after the pandemic, and I'm so happy they're back. It's just a little shack and they serve until the food's gone."“I love Kreuz Market. It’s not actually in Austin city limits—it's in Lockhart, which is about 40 minutes away, but it's well worth the drive. I used to go there with my family after church.
Fawn - Review - Decatur - Atlanta - The Infatuation

2 months ago | theinfatuation.com | Anne Cruz

Atlanta is having a wine bar moment, and Fawn is another one we’re excited about. Clearly the people in charge love an adorable animal name, since the chef comes from The Deer And The Dove—one of our favorite Atlanta spots serving picture-perfect game dishes like seared venison and dry-aged duck. Expect a tight food menu of small plates and a focus in volcanic wines from around the globe. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Maybe The Hot New Restaurant In Your City Isn’t Really New

Mar 10, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Anne Cruz

Opened in 1937; closed in 2019 for five yearsNYC has had enough iconic restaurant returns to warrant a city-specific version of this guide. But Le Veau D’Or is the one we're most excited about. After closing down in 2019, the classic French bistro that hosted Audrey Hepburn is once again home to New York’s hottest table.
5 Classic Restaurant Trends Making A Comeback - The Infatuation

Mar 10, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Anne Cruz

Restaurant trends from yesteryear are always making their way back around, because time is a flat circle. Right now, we’re seeing restaurants across the country lean hard into old-school sentimentality—maybe as a reaction against minimalism, or maybe because they know we could all use a place to hang our coats and eat some bananas foster flambé. And just like we hope our cities’ classic institutions withstand the test of time, we’re thrilled to have these trends back and going strong.
The 17 Best Restaurants & Bars In Breckenridge, Colorado - Denver - The Infatuation

Feb 3, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Anne Cruz

Eating at Rootstalk feels like rolling up to a good friend’s house party, if your friends are known for serving chestnut agnolotti and topping up your glass of central coast chenin blanc. Larger plates like the Colorado NY strip steak and pan-roasted duck breast are great for sharing and are comforting without being too heavy.
The 8 Best NYC Spas, Ranked By Their Food

Jan 30, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Will Hartman |Molly Fitzpatrick |Jonathan Smith |Anne Cruz

SoJo Spa Club’s food hall is as pristine as its facilities. They have everything from cheeseburgers to bulgogi, but here, we like to order like we're at a wellness retreat in Wyoming, not across the Hudson River in Edgewater, New Jersey. That means getting a green smoothie and a tuna poke bowl (with brown rice, naturally).
Sky Garden at Spa Castle

Jan 30, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Anne Cruz

There are several snack shops and cafes littered throughout Spa Castle’s massive five-floor building in College Point, including a swim up juice bar. But as you wind your way up the staircases from the locker rooms to the relaxation areas and outdoor pools, you should save your appetite for Sky Garden on the top floor. That’s where you’ll find Korean dishes like red-flecked kimchi stew and bibimbap—the perfect way to cap off a day spending exploring the dozens of saunas.
Fish Shop - Review - East Austin - Austin - The Infatuation

Jan 22, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Anne Cruz

Move over, Este, there’s a new hot seafood bar in East Austin. Fish Shop’s team includes the husband-and-wife duo from Justine’s, a sultry French brasserie that’s our go-to for date nights. This seafood spot will likely also be a great date spot, with lots of decadent raw bar options inspired by Swan Oyster Depot in SF and Found Oyster in LA. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Restaurant Ki - Review - Little Tokyo - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

Jan 22, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Anne Cruz

RESERVE A TABLEThere’s a new Korean tasting menu spot setting up shop in LA’s Little Tokyo. The chef most recently was at the now-closed Kinn, but also has worked at noteworthy places like Blanca at Atomix in NYC. Ki will have a $285, 14-course tasting menu, and each dinner will only have six seats per tasting. As for the food, it looks like the dishes will have lots of Korean flavors and influences, plus some cool experimentation with things like grilled lettuce ice cream.
Agnes and Sherman

Jan 22, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Anne Cruz

The chef behind this new Asian American Diner in Houston has lots of hits on his resume, including stints at Momofuku Ssam Bar and Gramercy Tavern. The name pays homage to the chef’s parents, and the menu will feature a mash-up of cultures with dishes like scallion waffles, pandan french toast, and a wedge salad with chinese sausage and youtiao croutons.