The Zeppelin is blasting once more at Babbo. Though the restaurant closed for renovations only in early 2025, it feels as if it’s been gone for years. Babbo — Italian for “Daddy” — had been, from its ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa is a writer based in Brooklyn. A storied New York restaurant is reopening under new ownership and kitchen leadership, ...

You’re reading the Food Scene newsletter, Helen Rosner’s guide to what, where, and how to eat. Sign up to receive it in your inbox. It’s nearly impossible to eat a meal at Babbo, the recently revived ...

In her 1998 Times review of Babbo, critic Ruth Reichl praised the restaurant, warning readers not to expect a typical Italian food experience: “Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich are not playing it ...

Kim Reed (left) is happily retired from the restaurant industry -- after working for Joe Bastianich (above, left) and his business partner, now-disgraced chef Mario Batali (above, right). Emmy Park ...

Just a few minutes ago, Mario Batali's three-star gem Babbo opened its doors for lunch for the very first time, and Eater is on the scene. Here's an up-to-the-minute account of the inaugural lunch: 12 ...

Nearly one month after Mario Batali stepped away from his restaurant group amid accusations of sexual harassment, his empire continues to crumble. Frank Langello, the executive chef at Babbo ...

The Zeppelin is blasting once more at Babbo. Though the restaurant closed for renovations only in early 2025, it feels as if it’s been gone for years. Babbo — Italian for “Daddy” — had been, from its ...