Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

NJ Restaurant Makes Elite List Of America’s Best By New York Times

The unranked list was compiled by 16 reporters and critics who visited 538 restaurants nationwide, and Korai Kitchen was praised for its Bangladeshi home cooking.

  • On Tuesday, The New York Times released its 2026 list of 50 favorite restaurants in the United States, featuring Douro, a Portuguese-inspired restaurant in Portland, Maine.
  • To compile this year's list, the publication sent 16 reporters to visit 538 restaurants nationwide, with critics visiting locations unannounced and paying for meals to ensure authenticity.
  • Selections include Jersey City's Korai Kitchen, known for Bangladeshi home cooking, and Pittsburgh's Austro-Hungarian restaurant Titusz; South Boston's Spanish-inspired Dalia also earned recognition.
  • Chef Vinnie Cimino of Cleveland's Rosy bistro called the inclusion "the coolest thing" for his city, while The Times describes the list as "favorite restaurants" rather than a definitive ranking.
  • With no repeats from previous editions, the list changes every year, with geographic reach extending from major cities to smaller towns like Rogers, Arkansas.
Insights by Ground AI

11 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 78% of the sources are Center
78% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Portland Press Herald broke the news in South Portland, United States on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal