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In our culinary news section, the Chef’s Pencil team brings together our latest research and insights into the culinary and food industry.

Read our latest reports on the most expensive restaurants in the world, the countries with the highest number of Michelin restaurants, latest veganism popularity trends, or the most sushi-crazed cities in the world.

Getting a Michelin Star May (Slightly) Hurt Your Online Reviews

Food Industry News

A new study released by a group of Portuguese researchers shows that getting a Michelin star will likely hurt your online reviews and potentially impact your bottom line. Researchers from...

Chef's Pencil Staff

September 9, 2022

Weird Food? Our 17 Picks to Challenge Your Palate

Food Industry News

All of us tend to return to our favorite dishes and comfort foods again and again. We find comfort and safety in our favorites, and they make us feel at...

Ioana Neamt

September 5, 2022

13 Restaurants in Eswatini That You Should Visit

Formerly known as Swaziland, Eswatini is a small landlocked country in Southern Africa neighboring South Africa and Mozambique. It is perhaps best known for being one the last absolute monarchies...

Suzan Esteves

August 30, 2022

13 Cursed Foods and Food-Related Superstitions from Bad Apples to Spilling the Tea

Food Industry News

Federico Fellini once famously said that ‘life is a combination of magic and pasta’. We believe in magic, and we certainly believe in pasta, so we’re definitely in agreement with...

Ioana Neamt

August 18, 2022

Most Popular Culinary Destinations for Taking Cooking Classes this Summer

Food Industry News

Europe is once again America’s favorite international summer destination, and delicious food has always been one of the continent’s biggest lures. Food tourism is big business in Europe. According to...

Julie Zawadzki

July 28, 2022

Chef’s Pencil Now Available in German

Food Industry News

We are thrilled to announced that Chef’s Pencil will be available in German under chefskarte.de. You can now learn about your favorite cuisines, find recipes, and read our popular in-house...

Chef's Pencil Staff

July 25, 2022

About a Quarter of Chefs are Women: But Only 6% Reach the Very Top

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The number of female chefs is on the rise worldwide, with several countries reporting a steady increase over the past few years. In the United Kingdom, the number of female...

Chef's Pencil Staff

July 20, 2022

The 10 Most Affordable Michelin Restaurants in the US

Food Industry News

Everything is getting more expensive, from rent to gas prices to hotel and vacation fares. Food is more expensive than ever, and together with higher staffing costs, rent and utilities...

Chef's Pencil Staff

July 19, 2022

The 5 Most Affordable Michelin Restaurants in Chicago

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Over recent years, Chicago’s reputation as a mecca for foodies has grown significantly. The city now boasts no less than 26 Michelin-starred restaurants, and, as we all know, this coveted...

Chef's Pencil Staff

July 12, 2022

The 7 Priciest Michelin Restaurants in Chicago

Food Industry News

Every foodie knows that the ultimate accolade for any restaurant is a Michelin star – it’s a guarantee of quality, consistency, and a great dining experience. Whether you live in...

Julie Zawadzki

July 12, 2022

The 5 Cheapest Michelin Restaurants in Los Angeles

Food Industry News

In LA and dreaming of some top-class cuisine in great surroundings? But you’d rather not pay the eye-watering prices of L.A.’s most famous eateries? Surpirsingly, there are several spots in...

Julie Zawadzki

July 10, 2022

The 7 Most Expensive Michelin-starred Restaurants in LA

If you’re visiting LA and searching for a memorable dining experience, it’s natural to seek out award-winning restaurants that have earned accolades for their food quality and overall ambiance. The...

Chef's Pencil Staff

July 7, 2022

The 12 Most Expensive Michelin-starred Restaurants in London

Over the past couple of decades, London’s reputation as a center of gastronomic excellence has shot through the roof. The city now boasts five 3 Michelin-starred restaurants (including two led by female...

Chef's Pencil Staff

July 7, 2022

The 12 Most Expensive Restaurants in Paris

Food Industry News

If you’re looking for the ultimate dining experience in the world’s most famous gastronomic center and are ready to pay hundreds of euros per person for a dining experience you’ll...

Julie Zawadzki

June 27, 2022

10 Most Affordable (& Priciest) Michelin Restaurants in NYC this Summer

Food Industry News

Millions of bucket lists across the globe feature eating at a Michelin-star restaurant. If you’re a foodie, you most likely select your next outing or vacation destination based on the...

Chef's Pencil Staff

June 16, 2022

Most Expensive Milk in the World: 10 Pricey Alternatives to Cow’s Milk

For hundreds of years, cow’s milk has been a staple. These days, however, people are looking for alternatives, sometimes for health reasons and sometimes over concern about industrialized production methods....

Julie Zawadzki

June 14, 2022

12 Most Expensive Spices in the World

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Looking for a sure-fire way to add some new and exciting twists to your dishes? The quickest and easiest way to spice up your recipes is to add just a...

Julie Zawadzki

June 10, 2022

4 TikTok Food Trends That You Should Try in 2022

TikTok has grown by leaps and bounds and led to a surge in food trends. Every month, there are 65 million Americans that actively use TikTok, scrolling through an endless...

Chef's Pencil Staff

June 8, 2022

9 Tips for Enjoying an Affordable Michelin-Starred Meal

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Michelin restaurants are notoriously expensive with tasting menus that can cost hundreds of euros, sometimes even more. But deals can be found even in the exclusive world of the Michelin...

Chef's Pencil Staff

June 8, 2022

The 15 Most Affordable & Priciest Michelin Restaurants in California

Many of us associate Michelin stars with Europe and France in particular, the birthplace of the revered Michelin Guide and home to the largest number of Michelin restaurants in the...

Chef's Pencil Staff

June 6, 2022

11 Most Expensive Eggs in the World

The humble egg – it’s a kitchen staple all over the globe. Nourishing, versatile, and tasty. However, we’re so used to consuming chicken eggs, that it’s easy to overlook the...

Julie Zawadzki

May 31, 2022

Most Tasty Mexican Candy According to a Mexican Chef

Mexican candy is simply unique and as a Mexican chef, it’s an honor to be in charge of writing this sweet list for you. One of the most delicious flavors...

Griselda Muñoz Perez

May 30, 2022

25 Most Affordable & Most Expensive Michelin Restaurants in Europe

For many of us, eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant is a once in a lifetime event and an important item on your bucket list. But Michelin restaurants and fine dining...

Ioana Neamt

May 26, 2022

12 of the World’s Most Expensive Fruits

The Japanese are known for their love of beauty, harmony, and quality. It’s reflected in their art, their music, their fashion. What’s not so well known is that this search...

Julie Zawadzki

May 17, 2022