Food & Drinks

Small Plates Are Over. Here’s What Restaurants Are Doing in 2024

A round of hot martinis, anyone?

You won’t find any tapas-size dishes at Cafe Carmellini. — You won’t find any tapas-size dishes at Cafe Carmellini.
Photographer: Evan Sung

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By Kate Krader and Kat Odell

January 9, 2024 at 10:34 AM UTC

There’s good news for diners who don’t like to share: Those tapas-size plates loaded with mini bruschettas and spicy tuna-topped crispy rice are out. Individual portions are in this year.

That’s one of the top trends emerging in new restaurants across London and New York. Another: When you order a drink, be prepared for bartenders to turn up the heat, literally.