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...
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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...
Chef of the Week: Chef Bradyn Kawcak of Atelier, Chicago
Raised in Northern Colorado by two veterinarians, Bradyn Kawcak grew up with a deep connection to animals, nature, and the rhythms of the land — roots that continue to shape...
Chef of the Week: Chef Jonathan Brincat of NONI, Malta
Born and raised in Malta, Chef Jonathan Brincat grew up surrounded by the flavors and rituals of his hometown — early inspirations that continue to shape his work today. After...
Chef of the Week: Davis King – Executive Chef, BeetleCat, Atlanta, GA
From shelling peas with his grandmother in the South to getting a kitchen shout-out at Commander’s Palace at just 13, Chef Davis King’s love of food has always been part...
Chef of the Week: Inside Mark Ordaz’s Seasonal Kitchen at Blue Hill
We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Chef Mark Ordaz, Executive Chef at Family Meal at Blue Hill, NY, in this week’s Chef of the Week feature. Known for his...
Chef of the Week: Jakub Baster, the Culinary Force Behind Yingtao, NY
This week at Chef’s Pencil, we go behind the scenes with Chef Jakub, the Polish-born chef behind the bold and creative menu at Yingtao, one of New York City’s most...
Chef of the Week: Sujan Sarkar — Reimagining Indian Fine Dining in Chicago
Few chefs are redefining the boundaries of Indian cuisine quite like Sujan Sarkar, the visionary behind Indienne, Chicago’s celebrated modern Indian fine dining restaurant. With a career that spans London,...
Chef of the Week: Chef Eric Wolitzky, Baking with Heart and Heritage
For Eric Wolitzky, baking wasn’t just a career choice — it was a legacy waiting to be embraced. Growing up in a family of New York bakers, his earliest memories...
Chef of the Week: Daisuke Nakazawa, Sushi Nakazawa
From humble beginnings in Tokyo to the pinnacle of New York’s fine dining scene, Chef Daisuke Nakazawa has charted a remarkable culinary journey—one that began under the legendary Jiro Ono...
Chef of the Week: Chef Tohru Nakamura
Just recently, Tohru in der Schreiberei joined the exclusive ranks of Germany’s three-star Michelin restaurants—an extraordinary milestone for Chef Tohru Nakamura and his team. The announcement brought a wave of...
Chef of the Week: Chef Daeik Kim, Jungsik, New York
At Jungsik in New York City, Chef Daeik Kim is helping define what modern Korean fine dining looks—and tastes—like in 2025. As Executive Chef of the acclaimed Tribeca restaurant, now...