How fortunate to be the chef of Mar'sel, a gorgeous restaurant perched upon a bluff overlooking the magnificent Pacific Ocean. It's as if Chef Michael...More
Because the media spotlight shines primarily on big cities, impressive culinary talent elsewhere is often overlooked. Consider, for example, Mike Davis,...More
Every once in a while it feels good to annoy the hell out of your financial advisor by splashing pricey Champagne around at a ridiculously expensive restaurant....More
In the restaurant world, one or two big names on a young chef's resume will open a lot of doors. So, imagine how eyes widen when one gets a look at where...More
In a city known for its testosterone-fueled steakhouses, Chicago's Ajasteak has absolutely no interest in flexing its muscles. It possesses a delicate,...More
The cream of the crop knows the best places to work, and the best places to work are those that seek out and nourish great talent. One such place is Wish...More
He was born in Wisconsin, but Simon Dolinky has found a home in L.A. Never mind the Hollywood good looks that serve him well in this town. More importantly,...More
Some of the best seafood in the world comes from Fishing Area 31, which includes the waters surrounding Florida. So, when the owners of Epic Hotel in...More
Growing up in the shadow of a legendary old man has sent many a young lad to the therapist's couch. But Jerrod (left) and R.J. Melman didn't need no stinkin'...More
In many larger cities you'll find more than a few mom and pop places that serve Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food. But there are far too few chefs in...More
Every once in a while we cross paths with a chef whose resume blows our mind. Not because he or she worked with the best chefs in the land, but rather...More
You don't see too many Korea-born dudes shredding the challenging slopes of the Colorado Rockies. But Akira Back did it with such style and finesse that...More
It happens all the time. A star chef who has brought fame and fortune to a restaurant moves on. It's a bad place to be if you're the owner of an abandoned...More
This is a restaurant at the crossroads of New York style and Louisville grace, but what makes Proof an important restaurant is its food, and for that...More
When you're in the business of writing about food and restaurants, you can always count on the L.A. culinary machine. It seems a new restaurant opens...More
In an industry where chefs seemingly change jobs as often as they change dirty aprons, smart restaurant owners often give top chefs a piece of the action...More
On the dessert menu at Varietal in New York City there's not a snowball's chance in hell you'll find anything your grandmother ever made. No, pastry chef...More
When Food & Wine named Paul Kahan one of America's Best Chefs in 1999, his restaurant Blackbird was already beginning to secure its legendary status in...More
How does a gal from Pittsburgh end up creating a culinary buzz in Sonoma, CA? Well, with lots of talent and plenty of airline miles. After Chef Janine...More
Some people stumble through life searching for a purpose, while others are on a mission from a ridiculously young age. Gavin Kaysen falls into the later...More
Homaro Cantu Remember those geeky kids in high school who got shoved into lockers by the jocks? Today, many of those jocks are working in the plumbing...More
