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Photograph illustrating a Queens dumpling corridor in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene. — Scenes from New York City as a Queens dumpling corridor moves toward a decision this season. Photograph for The New York Journal

Food & Dining

Inside A Queens Dumpling Corridor

A Journal examination of a Queens dumpling corridor — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Nikolai Petrossian · December 1, 2026 · Video

Photograph illustrating pizza dough obsessives in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Dining Desk

After Months of Delay, Pizza Dough Obsessives Moves

A Journal examination of pizza dough obsessives — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Theodore Blaise · May 22, 2026

Photograph illustrating West African cooking in Harlem in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Food Desk

West African Cooking in Harlem, Explained

A Journal examination of West African cooking in Harlem — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Imani Rutherford · April 25, 2026

Photograph illustrating coffee roasters' price squeeze in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Dining Desk

On the Ground: Coffee Roasters' Price Squeeze

A Journal examination of coffee roasters' price squeeze — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Samuel Okonkwo · March 1, 2026

Photograph illustrating the oyster's local comeback in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Food Desk

Inside The Oyster's Local Comeback

A Journal examination of the oyster's local comeback — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Lena Faraday · February 4, 2026

Photograph illustrating school cafeteria reform in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Dining Desk

School Cafeteria Reform: What Changes Now

A Journal examination of school cafeteria reform — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Marcus Whitfield · January 7, 2026

Photograph illustrating food delivery fees in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Food Desk

The Long Argument Over Food Delivery Fees

A Journal examination of food delivery fees — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Priya Raghunathan · December 10, 2026

Photograph illustrating bakeries surviving rent hikes in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Dining Desk

A Closer Look at Bakeries Surviving Rent Hikes

A Journal examination of bakeries surviving rent hikes — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Joaquín Beltrán · November 13, 2026

Photograph illustrating Caribbean kitchens in Flatbush in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Food Desk

Caribbean Kitchens in Flatbush Reshapes the Week Ahead

A Journal examination of Caribbean kitchens in Flatbush — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Ruth Ellery · October 16, 2026