West Africa ushers in the next era of American fine dining

Why pretzels are the ideal mall snack [View on web]( Photos: Teranga, Dept of Culture, Nok by Alara | Illustration: Eater [THE NEXT ERA OF AMERICAN FINE DINING IS HERE, CARE OF WEST AFRICA]( Chefs are spotlighting their culinary heritage on tasting menus, at buzzy pop-ups, and at new restaurants across the country.   TOP NEWS [The soul of the American teen can be found next to the Sbarro]( [One grown-ass woman’s descent into the soul of the American teen on their home turf: the mall food court.]( [A $50 million pizzeria and nightclub enters a crowded corner on the Las Vegas Strip]( [Bottled Blonde is moving into a crowded corner on the Las Vegas Strip with a $50 million restaurant.]( [The enduring allure of the mall pretzel]( [When it comes to the ideal mall snack, there’s no beating the humble, buttery, salty, puffy, endlessly portable pretzel.]( [Where to eat near every stadium during Major League Baseball Spring Training in Arizona]( [Fill up on luau pork, pizza, and brisket while catching a pre-season game.]( [Roku is recreating its city screensaver in real life, complete with a real diner, for SXSW]( [The restaurant’s menu includes lots of purple foods.]( [11 of the very best chef’s knives]( [Finding one you feel comfortable using for all your meals is vital to your efficiency and success as a cook. (via]([The Strategist]([)](    [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](   Sabin Orr [18 MUST-TRY ICONIC DESSERTS IN LAS VEGAS]( [Chocolate fedoras, 24-layer cake, baked Alaska, and more await.]( [Sign up for the Eater Vegas newsletter for more local dining news, guides, and maps. →](   TODAY'S VIDEO [WATCH: HOW ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S BEST CHEFS RUNS TWO-MICHELIN-STARRED EVER IN CHICAGO]( GIF: Daniel Geneen/Murilo Ferreira/Carla Francescutti/Charlotte Carpenter   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Manage your [email preferences]( or [unsubscribe](param=today). View our [Privacy Notice]( and our [Terms of Service](. Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 11, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.