At Cafe Mado in Brooklyn, the heart of an adventurous tasting-menu restaurant beats within a relaxed comfort-food retreat.

Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Shape each portion into 15 balls and arrange in three greased 9-inch round baking pans.

"I think people like home cooking, and it has that feel," said Jeanette Timmons, a regular diner at the restaurant whose ...

GEN Restaurant Group plans aggressive expansion, aiming for 80 locations by FY 2026, more than doubling its current footprint ...