Many of the old favorites are back at this hot spot once scorched by scandal. But the chef Mark Ladner has given them some smart updates.

It’s boom times for meal-replacement products that cater to the overwhelmed (and wellness-obsessed) millennial. But Soylent they are not.

Spicy turkey stir-fry, sheet-pan chicken tikka thighs and vegan mapo tofu bring attitude and oomph to even the coldest days.Melissa Clark’s spicy turkey stir-fry with crisp garlic and ginger.

Novel approaches to the all-day cafe are working for diners and creative chefs across the country.The Dutchess, in Ojai, Calif., begins the day as a French bakery and turns into a Burmese restaurant at night.

The silky chocolate mousse from Penny is utter bliss on a plate. I adapted the recipe so you can have it no matter where you are.Penny’s Chocolate Mousse by Joshua Pinsky, adapted by Vaughn Vreeland.