Corina Onet, Author at Chef's Pencil

How Much Do Chefs and Line Cooks Make in 2025?

Food Industry News

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its latest national survey of employment and wage data. The report includes state- and metro-level wage figures for a range of culinary occupations,...

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May 30, 2025

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Most Expensive Michelin Restaurants in NYC in 2026

In 2026, New York City (all the five boroughs) is home to 69 Michelin-starred restaurants, making it the top city in North America for Michelin dining and ranking 7th worldwide. From intimate...

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March 19, 2025

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Philly: The World’s Most Pizza-Obsessed City, While New York Serves the Best

Food Industry News

October marks National Pizza Month in the U.S. – a month-long celebration of one of America’s, and the world’s, favorite foods. Pizza, of course, is an Italian invention. But Italian...

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October 8, 2024

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Best 45 Gifts for Chefs (Nov-2023 Update)

Gifts & Product Guides

Still searching for the perfect gift to surprise a culinary virtuoso in your life? We’ve all been there, scrolling through countless pages of kitchen gadgets and cookware, only to end...

Corina Onet

November 9, 2023

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8 Typical Romanian Breakfast Foods

Eastern European Cuisine

Breakfast is an important meal in Romania, and there’s nothing better than starting the day with a traditional Romanian breakfast. When you visit the country, make sure to try some...

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September 15, 2023

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31 Amazing Mexican Appetizers You Need to Try

Mexican food is known for its bold and vibrant flavors, a balance of spicy, sweet, salty, and sour, often complemented by bold and aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, and...

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May 3, 2023

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Where Valentine’s Day is Most Popular Around the World

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Every year on February 14th St. Valentine’s Day is celebrated by tens of millions worldwide. Saint Valentine’s Day is all about love and it’s celebrated through gift giving, romantic dinners,...

Corina Onet

February 11, 2022

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Star Chef Interviews: Chef Francesco Gasbarro of La Bottega, Geneva

Meet Francesco Gasbarro, the Head Chef and Owner of La Bottega, a Michelin-star awarded restaurant in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the Michelin guide, La Bottega’s food is a whole leap...

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July 7, 2019

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Iceland Tops Worldwide Rankings for Veganism Popularity

Iceland has topped the worldwide rankings for popularity of veganism for the past twelve months, according to Google Trends data. How did this happen? Earlier this year, Chef’s Pencil reported...

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June 19, 2019

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Top Chefs Interviews: Jorge Vallejo on His Career, Food Sustainability and Quintonil Success

Food Industry News

Chef Jorge Vallejo is the Head Chef of Quintonil, an amazing restaurant in Mexico City that’s frequently listed among the world’s best. We sat down with Jorge to talk about...

Corina Onet

May 25, 2019

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Veganism Popularity at an All-Time High in South Africa According to Google Trends Data

The popularity of veganism has exploded world-wide and 2019 has been officially declared the Year of the Vegan by the Economist. So what about Africa? Has the popularity of the...

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May 15, 2019

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Star Chef Jonas Mikkelsen on His Career, Signature Dish and Advice for Aspiring Chefs

Jonas Mikkelsen is the Head Chef of Hotel Frederiksminde, a Michelin-star rated restaurant in the Danish countryside. We sat down with Jonas to talk about his career, signature dish and...

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April 3, 2019

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Chef Interviews: Nico Madrangca of Rey’s Place

Nico Madrangca is the Head Chef at Rey’s Place, a modern Filipino restaurant in Sydney’s Darlinghurst neighborhood. We sat down with Nico to talk about his career, signature dish and...

Corina Onet

March 29, 2019

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Typical Filipino Breakfast – Eat Like a Local in Manila

When talking about Filipino food, you can always expect a wide variety of flavors in each dish–sweet, sour, spicy, salty, and a whole lot of other flavors that can leave...

Corina Onet

March 18, 2019

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Rupen Rao on Indian Cuisine, Indian Cookbooks and His Indian Sauce Brand

Born in Mumbai, India, Rupen Rao is an Indian food entrepreneur and instructor currently residing in Washington, D.C. Rupen has taught Indian cuisine at Whole Foods and CulinAerie, a premier...

Corina Onet

March 11, 2019

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Rick Gresh on AceBounce, Flight Club, His Most Popular Dishes, Advice for Aspiring Chefs

With an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America, and having led the kitchens of many acclaimed restaurants in Chicago, Rick Gresh is one of the...

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February 18, 2019

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The 20 Most Vegan Countries in Europe

Unlike many other trendy diets and food trends, veganism is not a fad – it is here to stay. The popularity of veganism has shot through the roof over the...

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February 10, 2019

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The Most Popular Countries and Cities for Vegans in 2018

The unstoppable rise of veganism – how a fringe movement went mainstream, – reads the headline of the Guardian newspaper in April 2018. Veganism is on a major rise world-wide...

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January 16, 2019

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Julia Child’s House in Southern France Is Available For Rent

Food Industry News

Julia Child needs no introduction. She was the first woman Chef to have her own TV Show. Her charm and talent have captured the hearts of millions of Americans and...

Corina Onet

December 21, 2018

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Chef Ulrik Jepsen – the Food Markets in Provence Inspired Me To Become a Chef

Meet Chef Ulrik Jepsen, the man behind one of the best and trendiest restaurants in Oslo – À L’aise. With 5 out of 5 ratings on Tripadvisor, and a plethora of...

Corina Onet

December 13, 2018

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The Average Chef Salary in The US Has Increased to an All-Time High

Food Industry News

Employment for Chefs and Head Cooks are Near-Record Levels Note: We just released our 2020 study on employment and salary trends for chefs and head cooks in the US. Employment...

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Corina is an enthusiastic foodie, fashion lover and traveler. She's the editor of Chef's Pencil and also runs her own blog on everything affordable luxury. Her work has been featured in numerous publications such as Newsweek, the Independent, the Guardian, Forbes or Eater.