Chef of the Week: Chef Aaron Chang of Nōksu, New York
Stepping into the role of Executive Chef at Nōksu, Chef Aaron Chang brings with him the precision and discipline honed at some of New York’s most acclaimed fine dining institutions,...
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Chef of the Week: Kostas Papathanasiou of Lita Merylebone, London
With a career shaped in some of the world’s most demanding kitchens, including The Fat Duck and Restaurant Frantzén, Chef Kostas Papathanasiou brings a refined and disciplined approach to modern...
Chef of the Week: Woongchul Park of Sollip, London
Chef Woongchul Park, co-founder of Sollip, is one of the most compelling voices in London’s modern fine dining scene. Together with his wife and pastry chef Bomee Ki, he has...
Chef of the Week: Chef Tyler King of Condita, Edinburgh
At Condita in Edinburgh, Chef Tyler King leads one of the UK’s most quietly ambitious kitchens — a restaurant built on precision, patience, and trust. Known for its surprise tasting...
Chef of the Week: Shin Chang-ho of Joo Ok, New York
Chef Shin Chang-ho built his reputation at the pinnacle of Seoul’s fine-dining scene, earning two Michelin stars for his refined and deeply personal interpretation of Korean cuisine at Joo Ok...
Chef of the Week: Chef Stephen McLaughlin of Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, Scotland
As Head Chef of Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, Chef Stephen McLaughlin carries forward one of the most respected legacies in British gastronomy. Having worked closely with Andrew Fairlie for...
Chef of the Week: Chef Rafael Cagali of Da Terra, London
Few chefs in London’s fine-dining scene embody global perspective and technical mastery as completely as Rafael Cagali. Born in Brazil and shaped by formative years in Italy, Spain, and some...
Chef of the Week: Chef John Chantarasak of AngloThai, London, UK
Exceptionally thoughtful, quietly innovative, and deeply rooted in both heritage and place, John Chantarasak has become one of the most distinctive voices in London’s modern dining scene. At AngloThai, his...
Chef of the Week: Nathan Davies of Vraic, Guernsey
Exceptionally focused, quietly confident, and uncompromising in his standards, Nathan Davies is one of the most compelling chefs to emerge from the UK’s modern fire-led movement. After honing his craft...
Chef of the Week: Chef Sebastián Vargas of Los Félix, Miami
Few chefs embody the idea of a truly global culinary journey quite like Chef Sebastián Vargas. Born in Colombia, shaped by the spice-laden markets of Old Delhi, refined through classical...
Chef of the Week: Chef Jeong-In Hwang of San Ho Won, San Francisco
This week, we’re honored to feature Chef Jeong-In Hwang, chef de cuisine of San Ho Won in San Francisco. San Ho Won is one of the most acclaimed Korean restaurants...
Chef of the Week: Chef Roberto Alcocer of Valle, California
This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Chef Roberto Alcocer, the visionary behind Valle in Oceanside, California, and one of the leading ambassadors of modern Mexican cuisine in the United States....
Chef of the Week: Chef Seigo Tamura of 715 Sushi, Los Angeles
This week, we spotlight Chef Seigo Tamura, the acclaimed itamae behind 715 Sushi in Los Angeles and a standout figure in today’s sushi world. A former professional athlete who traded...
Chef of the Week: Chef Rogelio Garcia of Auro, California
From dishwasher to Michelin-starred executive chef, Rogelio Garcia’s story is the kind of journey that defines modern American dining — one built on grit, humility, and extraordinary talent. As the...
Chef of the Week: Sumant Sharma, Executive Pastry Chef at Musaafer Houston & NYC
Redefining Indian Pastry on the Global Stage From the farmlands of Royal Rajasthan to the Michelin-starred kitchens of Musaafer, Chef Sumant Sharma has embarked on a remarkable journey to reimagine...
Chef of the Week: Chef Massimo Falsini of Caruso’s, Montecito
Few chefs embody both tradition and evolution as seamlessly as Massimo Falsini, the visionary behind Caruso’s, one of California’s most celebrated modern Italian restaurants. Born and raised in Rome, shaped...
Chef of the Week: Chef Lynnessa Hughes of Haven, Tampa
At Tampa’s acclaimed Haven, Chef Lynnessa Hughes brings warmth, precision, and a deeply personal touch to one of the city’s most beloved dining rooms. After five years honing her craft...
Chef of the Week: Ricky Odbert of Six Test Kitchen, California
Few chefs embody the spirit of dedication and innovation quite like Ricky Odbert, the creative force behind Six Test Kitchen in Paso Robles. What began in 2015 as a humble...
Chef of the Week: Chef Ron Hsu of Lazy Betty, Atlanta
Atlanta’s dining scene has evolved into one of America’s most dynamic, and few chefs embody that transformation better than Ron Hsu, the creative force behind Lazy Betty. Since earning a...
Chef of the Week: Chef Yuu Shimano of Restaurant Yuu, New York
A master of French cuisine with Japanese precision, Chef Yuu Shimano has crafted a culinary journey that bridges two of the world’s most refined gastronomic traditions. Trained at the prestigious...
Chef of the Week: Takanori Akiyama of Tsukimi, New York
At the heart of New York’s East Village, Chef Takanori Akiyama has quietly redefined the art of kaiseki dining at Tsukimi, his intimate 12-seat counter. Born into a family of...
Chef of the Week: Norman Fenton of Cariño, Chicago
This week’s Chef of The Week feature spotlights Chef Norman Fenton, the creative force behind Cariño in Chicago, one of the city’s most exciting restaurants. In under a year, Chef...
Chef of the Week: Alan Mileykovsky of Next Restaurant, Chicago
Alan Mileykovsky is the creative force behind Next, one of Chicago’s most boundary-pushing restaurants. Known for its ever-changing menus, Next constantly reinvents itself—this year taking diners on a journey from...
Chef of the Week: Chef Phillip Foss of EL Ideas, Chicago
For over a decade, Chef Phillip Foss has been redefining fine dining on his own terms at EL Ideas, his Michelin-starred BYOB restaurant tucked away on a dead-end street in...