In a city as image-conscious as Los Angeles, the temptation to show off is irresistible. That's why it's so refreshing to discover a young talent who's...More
Some people never quite figure out their life's mission, while others, like Doug Psaltis, know from an early age. By the time he was 10, Psaltis was already...More
The reputations of some restaurants are larger than life: Any young chef good enough to land a gig at one of them can put a big, fat, gold star on his...More
Don't know if Barbra Streisand has been to Chicago to sup at the table of Chef Ryan Poli, but we're betting that she'd declare he cooks "like butta."...More
During our search to identify up-and-coming culinary talent, we often find ourselves marveling at the restaurants where these rising stars toil. The decorators...More
In the blast furnace called Scottsdale sits a classic Parisian-style bistro that evokes the frenetic energy of New York City's Balthazar. This incredible...More
You think you've got it rough? Try running a restaurant in a ski town. The seasonal business is murder and keeping good help is, to say the least, challenging....More
Over the years we've featured several Rising Stars who've served only one master and then gone on to great things. In this case, Jeremy Grandon, after...More
In one of America's great restaurant cities, Paul Virant was connected. He toiled with giants in some of Chicago's most exciting restaurants, including...More
Two years ago a legend came knocking on the door of Chris Fernandez, and the young chef was smart enough to open the door. Larry Mindel, after decades...More
Like great sports teams, some restaurants have a tradition of excellence year after year, no matter who comes and goes. Take, for example, Wish restaurant...More
You can make an argument about the need to push the culinary envelope with foams, fried mayonnaise and edible menus. But even culinary cliff divers who...More
America's taste for ethnic food is ravenous. But could it be that John Q Public is ready for Peruvian food? Yes, according to Bon Appetit, which recently...More
Cutting-edge Latin food at Tamarindo just didn't cut it with the beautiful people of La Jolla, so owner Sami Ladeki deepsixed the idea and replaced it...More
Chef Todd Mark Miller attracted a ton of publicity a few months back with his $100 version of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. It was a brilliant, if unnecessary,...More
New York City's Cru is an enophile's wet dream. So extensive is its 65,000-bottle wine list , that it's presented in three leatherbound books. So, you'd...More
It's rare to find young chefs hanging around any one restaurant for long unless they own their own joint. They are troubadours who make music with many...More
While most of his friends were partying like rock stars, Rocco Whalen was getting busy. After graduating from culinary school, and while barely out of...More
The bold and the beautiful are now flocking to Manhattans Meatpacking District to eat at the citys most avant-garde restaurants. The newest arrival is...More
After graduating from high school, Jacques Van Staden sold his car to buy a plane ticket to America, a country where very few 18-year-olds would ditch...More
Even if Jose Garces wasn't a rising culinary star, we'd honor him, anyway, just for showing up to work. Every day, he labors in the shadow of giants,...More
We don't know if Melissa Perello is a fan of Dr. Frank N. Furter, but she's built a career by following The Rocky Horror Picture Show character's advice:...More
The dude with the waist-length dreds isn't into body piercing. You might think so after seeing him walk into 7661 Melrose every day. But this is L.A.,...More
