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Interacting with waitstaff and fellow diners in a restaurant can be isolating and anxiety-inducing for hard-of-hearing diners. Some restaurants are finding ways to be more welcoming.

I receive $441 a week in unemployment assistance. Between job interviews and a matinee movie, I make Turkish eggs, pasta alla Norma, and a Thai basil eggplant stir-fry.

18 restaurants received stars in the inaugural guide. See who made the list.

In an interview, the guide’s international director discusses the challenges of maintaining inspector anonymity in the age of social media, the rationale for partnering with local tourism boards, and more.