Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aly Walansky is a NY-based journalist who covers cocktails and dining.

Fine dining in the U.S. isn’t what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it’s about cutting-edge culinary ...

The Blue Room in Cranston, Rhode Island, combines fine dining with live jazz music in a supper club setting. Owner Jennifer Freitas Harris also owns The District in Providence and hosts local and ...

For decades now, high-end, high-dollar Dallas restaurants have conformed to a certain set of expectations. Many assume that they cater to a specific slice of the population. But what if they’re ...