Nicole Adlman

2 weeks ago | eater.com | Nicole Adlman

Gluten-free foods are used to getting a bad rap. Gluten-free pastas have long been pegged as temperamental to cook and prone to mealiness; gluten-free pizza crusts could be too crackery, limp, or dense; gluten-free cookies could sub in for a weak doorstop or crumble at the touch from dryness. Because there have, admittedly, been historically poor facsimiles for wheat-based foods, anything marketed as “gluten-free” could find itself under fire.

3 weeks ago | austin.eater.com | Nicole Adlman

Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits Spring has sprung, and so have the finalist nominations for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards. This year, one Austin bar director, two San Antonio restaurants, and one Marfa, Texas pasta destination have been nominated for the final ceremony.

1 month ago | la.eater.com | Rebecca Roland |Mona Holmes |Matthew Kang |Nicole Adlman

Welcome back to Highly Opinionated, an ongoing series where Eater’s editors delve into one specific, oft-debated food favorite in Los Angeles. Previously, we discussed the city’s best New York-style pizza, tacos al pastor, pad Thai, French dip, and tuna sandwiches. This edition takes a closer look at Los Angeles’s best macaroni and cheese. More than 30 years ago, finding good macaroni and cheese at a non-soul food, Southern, or barbecue restaurant menu could be challenging.

2 months ago | la.eater.com | Rebecca Roland |Matthew Kang |Mona Holmes |Nicole Adlman

Valentine’s Day is almost here again, which means it's time to crank up the romance and plan a night out (or in) at one of Los Angeles’s restaurants or bars. Luckily, the city has plenty of options for whatever type of celebrating is on deck, whether plans include going all out with omakase and martinis to follow, or a more laid-back night in with wine and dumplings at home. Here are a few options from the editors at Eater, just in case you’re still figuring out what to do.

Jan 22, 2025 | sandiego.eater.com | Nicole Adlman |Eater San Diego

Illustration by Nat Belkov The results are in for San Diego: the Southern California region received three semifinalist nods for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards, which are considered one of the most prestigious honors to receive in the restaurant and beverage industry. Among the nominees is the sleek Mexican cocktail bar Roma Norte, located in Downtown, which was recognized in the Best New Bar category.