The Road Back Archives — Resy | Right This Way

The Brindle Room Is Proof There’s Always a Place for the Neighborhood Spot

It’s been more than two years since Jeremy Spector served a Steakhouse Burger at the narrow space on Avenue A…

By Patty Lee August 15, 2022

Between Shifts at Ezra, Eun Hee An Bottles Korean Magic For Sydneysiders

It’s summer and Eun Hee An is thinking about white peach and shiso pickles. It’s something the chef might bottle…

By Lee Tran Lam February 1, 2022

“You Can Just Feel The Energy.” Bloodwood and Claire Van Vuuren Are Making Up For Lost Time

The pandemic started just as Bloodwood celebrated its 10th birthday. After a second lockdown that nearly claimed the Newtown restaurant,…

By Lee Tran Lam November 25, 2021

At All Time, It’s About Keeping Hospitality in the Neighborhood

When Ashley and Tyler Wells opened All Time in 2018, it was done in waves: breakfast first, followed by expanding…

By Lesley Balla August 24, 2021

New York Restaurateurs Share Their Biggest Challenges and Rewards in Implementing Vaccine Mandates

On August 16, New York will become the first city in the U.S. to require proof of vaccination for indoor…

By Noëmie Carrant August 11, 2021

Can Restaurants Keep This Up? Mandy Yin Is Still Hopeful

With restrictions lifted, how are restaurants able to cope with the pace of change? We spoke to three different founders…

By Anna Sulan Masing August 4, 2021

‘The Tasting Menu is the Ultimate Goal’: Friday Saturday Sunday Finds a New Vibe

The meal starts with snacks. Or Friday Saturday Sunday’s version of them, anyway. There’s chicha morada, a soft purple Peruvian corn…

By Regan Stephens July 26, 2021

Running a Restaurant In a Pandemic Is Hard Enough. How Do You Manage Ten?

With restrictions lifted, how are restaurants able to cope with the pace of change? We spoke to three different founders…

By Anna Sulan Masing July 26, 2021

For Many, The Union Between Restaurants and Charities Has Been a Lifeline. So, Where Do We Go From Here?

It’s unsurprising that the connection between London’s restaurants and food charities was a prominent feature in 2020. Restaurants offered space,…

By Anna Sulan Masing July 12, 2021

Winona’s Opened Mid-Pandemic. Being Flexible Became Its Identity.

You could argue that Winona’s is not a traditional restaurant, but then again, what does it mean to be a…

By Emily Wilson June 4, 2021