Autumn in New York sharpens appetites. The city feels hungrier once the air cools, as if shorter days demand longer meals.

Introducing the Victorian finalists for the New Restaurant of the Year Award, plus another five to add to your must-try list.

In the heart of Fresno, California, where chain restaurants and trendy eateries dot the landscape, there exists a culinary sanctuary that locals protect like a treasured secret – Chef Paul’s Cafe.

Micheal Eugene Archer, the singer and musician better known as D’Angelo, had no use for “neo soul,” the label critics used to ...