You think you live in an echo chamber? Even my pharmacy is called the Devonshire. Though it opened late last year, the pub to end all pubs seemed to dominate so much of this year — even jokes about “maybe you’ve heard of it?” quickly went stale — which spoke to a broader trend in 2024 eating.
More than ever, this was the year of the hype restaurant. They have been of varying quality, and of varying interest and originality. I am not, for instance, gasping for hot honey to make more menu appearances next year. I will not be trudging back to Camden for “funky” chips. And can there really be any more burgers to smash?
