The Unifying Theory of Restaurants

A new framework to make sense of the chaos of the hospitality industry

Jul 11, 2023 • Ben Leventhal

My Life in Meals: Chris Black

"Pizza is just such a democratic food. I don't need it to be blistered a certain way or the dough to take five hours."

May 9, 2024 • James Jung

Introducing the Blackbird Club

Rewards, access, and amenities — old school hospitality, powered by new school technology

Apr 8, 2025 • Blackbird Labs, Inc.

Blackbird Beta: Gertie's Friends & Family Program

Read more about the first project to be powered by Blackbird's technology platform

Apr 5, 2023 • Ben Leventhal

Introducing Flynet: Blackbird's Onchain Transaction Network

It's here, our transaction network for restaurant industry participants, by restaurant industry participants

Feb 27, 2025 • Ben Leventhal

Introducing $FLY, Blackbird's Native Token

We sat down with Momofuku CEO Marguerite Mariscal to talk about what our pan-industry loyalty token means for the future of dining

May 11, 2023 • Ben Leventhal

There Would Be No Progress Without Places Like Frog Club

2024's most controversial new restaurant didn't live to see 2025, but it didn't go quietly into the night either

Jan 6, 2025 • Ben Leventhal

My Life in Meals: Kareem Rahma

"I always get table pancakes, which is my invention. The hack is to cut the stack of pancakes like a pizza, then you pour the syrup on."

Mar 7, 2024 • James Jung

Where Colin Ate: Chez Fifi, La Tête d'Or, San Sabino

For his new column, our resident restaurant pro—a man who dines out seven nights a week—shares his latest finds

Jan 7, 2025 • Colin Camac

My Life in Meals: Matt Hranek

"I was working a lot for Wallpaper ... and they let me just pick and choose whatever assignments I wanted. I pitched them this cool new restaurant."

Aug 15, 2024 • James Jung

Take Me to Your Spot: Willa Bennett @ Via Carota

Judging pastas and talking TikTok with the Highsnobiety editor-in-chief

Feb 15, 2024 • James Jung

Hopes and Dreams: 56 Restaurant Ideas for 2026

Affogato ice cream stands and restaurant divorce courts, plus more polenta and pillows! Let's do this.

Jan 2

Covid Didn't Change Restaurants, But It Did Change Restaurateurs

Some thoughts and notes from a dinner party I threw last week

Mar 27, 2025 • Ben Leventhal

The Gjelina New York Friends & Family Program and the Ultimate Restaurant Perk

Talking old school hospitality and Blackbird's new Friends & Family program with Gjelina Group CEO Shelley Armistead

Feb 29, 2024 • Ben Leventhal

The Year in Blackbird 2024

Nearly 150M $FLY rewarded, the industry gets theirs, we went clubbing

Dec 30, 2024 • Ben Leventhal

From The Kids’ Table: Ode to the On-Mountain Meal

A writer reflects on the many meals he’s had slope side, and why lunch—even a cafeteria pizza—always tastes better following a morning of skiing

Jan 15 • James Jung

Introducing: The Regular

A case for patronizing places where everybody knows your name

Oct 3, 2023 • James Jung

Where Colin Ate: Ariari, Smithereens, S&P, F&F

Plus: in search of the perfect yakitori

Mar 5, 2025 • Colin Camac

Ranked: the 42 Secret Puppet Masters of Food

Our power list kicks off a month-long look at who impacts where and what we eat

Nov 3, 2023 • James Jung and Ben Leventhal

Where Colin Ate (Montreal Edition)

Your go-to spots in North America's most underrated food town, critical hot dog intel, and some NYC joints

Jan 21, 2025 • Colin Camac

Where Colin Ate: My 4 Charles and Via Carota Hacks

Plus: our columnist hits a subway gem, some hibachi, and a new spot from the duo behind Dame

Feb 5, 2025 • Colin Camac

Here's How to Breakfast Properly

It's called breakfast, and, yes, there are some rules...

Mar 21, 2024 • Colin Nagy

Where Colin Ate: Ha’s Snack Bar, Octo, Zimmi’s

This week, our columnist rides the hype train to new spots, and shares some insider hacks to use at a few old classics

Jan 14, 2025 • Colin Camac

A Night Out in New York With France's Feistiest 'Next Big' Chef

Discussing Daft Punk, the subconscious, and Jamie Oliver with Marcin Król of Cypsèle

Jul 23, 2025 • James Jung