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The Best New Cookbooks of Fall

The Best New Cookbooks of Fall

Our editors cooked through dozens of recipes—including tandoori chicken and Victoria sponge sheet cake—to find the season’s standout titles.

More From The Best New Restaurants 2026

The 19 Best New Restaurants of 2026
The definitive list of the year's top US openings features a wine bar in NYC's Chinatown, a style-bending pizza spot in San Francisco, a thrilling izakaya in Kansas City, and more.
The Best Dining Is Happening During the Day
A Japanese bakery in Nashville, cult breakfast burritos in Brooklyn, Indigenous fry bread in Portland: These are the seven best new daytime spots in the US.
The Best Little Treats to Try Across the US
Peanut butter shoyu pie, sausage-stuffed olives, and more desserts, snacks, and drinks our restaurant scouters love.
The Absolute Best Dishes We Ate at New Restaurants in 2026
An enormous chuleta kan-kan in DC, a funky, earthy fungi pizza in SF, and 11 other dishes our scouters loved.
Your Exclusive Bon Appétit Subscriber Perks at This Year's Best New Restaurants
As subscribers, you can redeem complimentary drinks and bites at three restaurants on our 2026 list in Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Culture

Stay on top of the latest in restaurants and food culture

“Chicken Shop Date” Ends a Legendary Run
Plus reduced beef regulations, the future of food startup Wonder, and more
I’m Done Pretending the Guest Is Always Right
The idealism behind Will Guidara’s bestselling book created an impossible standard for restaurants.
What My Job Is Like as a Culinary Producer
Meet BA’s Mallary Santucci—project manager, recipe wrangler, and chip dipper extraordinaire.
Is It Ever OK to BYO Seasonings to a Restaurant?
Diners who tote tiny stashes of sea salt, hot sauce, and other condiments are more common than you might think.
Restaurants Are Using Unsettling AI-Generated Photos of Food
Plus the rise of Loonen water, and Keith Lee steps in during a crisis

Cooking

Listen to BA Bake Club’s Podcast on Plum Karpatka (Polish Cream Puff Cake)
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Listen to BA Bake Club’s Podcast on Plum Karpatka (Polish Cream Puff Cake)

Jesse and Shilpa chat with star baker Ruby Bhogal, talk about the building blocks of baking.
How I Make Protein Pancakes Without Protein Powder
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How I Make Protein Pancakes Without Protein Powder

It’s a nourishing breakfast that keeps me full until lunch.
What Is Half-and-Half, Exactly?
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What Is Half-and-Half, Exactly?

You’ve probably been putting half-and-half in your coffee for years without knowing the full story.
Zucchini Pasta and More Recipes We Cooked at Home This Week
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Zucchini Pasta and More Recipes We Cooked at Home This Week

Like a veggie sandwich and watermelon salad.

What to Buy

The Best Bread Knife to Cut Sourdough, Sandwiches, and Juicy Tomatoes
Are Kitchen Composters Worth the Price? We Put 4 to the Test for Over 9 Months
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Are Kitchen Composters Worth the Price? We Put 4 to the Test for Over 9 Months

Electric composting machines and food recyclers promise to turn food scraps into grounds with zero stench and minimal cleanup. Here are the ones we recommend.
The Best Kids' Water Bottles Can Hold Up to Anything Your Child Tries to Do to It
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The Best Kids' Water Bottles Can Hold Up to Anything Your Child Tries to Do to It

We’ve tested more than 20 double-wall-insulated and lightweight plastic models and these are our favorites for every age and stage.
The Best Lunch Boxes for Kids, Approved by Actual Elementary Schoolers
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