Food Industry News

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

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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...

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September 9, 2022

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Most Popular Culinary Destinations for Taking Cooking Classes this Summer

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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...

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July 28, 2022

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Chef’s Pencil Now Available in German

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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...

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July 25, 2022

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Veganism Popularity Growth Takes a Plunge; Brighton,UK Most Popular City for Vegans

Following up on our veganism popularity reports released in 2020 and 2021, our team has crunched the numbers for 2022 to showcase the cities and countries where veganism is currently...

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May 3, 2022

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Most Expensive Michelin Restaurants in the World [2022 Update]

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Fine dining restaurants are feeling the pinch of inflation too. Last month, Masa, the famed NYC sushi restaurant, made headlines after it hiked its prices from $800 to $950 per...

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April 7, 2022

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Top Paying Countries for Chefs and Head Cooks

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Three years into the pandemic, the restaurant industry is still navigating some of the biggest challenges it has ever faced. After lockdowns, disruptions to supply chains, more temporary restaurant closures...

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March 29, 2022

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The Most Popular Cuisines on Instagram in 2021

Back in February 2021, we ranked international cuisines according to the number of tagged foods on Instagram, and Japanese cuisine topped the chart with over 15.5 million hashtags. Italian foods...

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February 16, 2022

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40 Legendary Restaurants Across the World

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There are a few restaurants throughout the world that offer an experience like no other. Food is a powerful sensory tool, evoking a chef’s life, childhood, and country’s background. These...

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January 25, 2022

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Best 8 Culinary Schools in Dubai

Dubai is one of the most vibrant cities in the Middle East and a fantastic place to start a culinary career. The city has developed a global reputation as a...

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January 24, 2022

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Best Culinary Schools in Singapore

Singapore has transformed itself into a culinary powerhouse and is now one of the most exciting food cities in the world. Testament to this achievement is its growing number of...

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January 24, 2022

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The Most Sushi-crazed Cities in the World (Outside of Japan)

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Japanese food is more popular than ever; so much so that last year it outranked Italian, Indian, and Chinese as the most popular cuisine on Instagram, the influential social media platform....

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January 19, 2022

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5 Tips for Setting Up a Catering Business

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Setting up a catering business requires a sharp skill set as well as strong business acumen. A good caterer will need to be highly organized and know what they are...

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December 15, 2021

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The Most Expensive Michelin-Starred Restaurants in the World

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***2024 Update*** Please see the updated ranking of the world’s most expensive Michelin restaurants. Not every restaurant-goer is looking for the best deals when it comes to eating out, making...

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December 1, 2021

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How Much to Dine Out at a Top Michelin-Starred Restaurant

Update: In April 2024, we released a new report on Michelin restaurant prices, which considers prices for over 3500 Michelin restaurants across more than 40 countries. Dining at a Michelin-starred...

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September 29, 2021

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Countries with the Highest Density of Michelin-starred Restaurants

We have recently released an updated rankings table listing the cities and countries with the highest density of Michelin-starred restaurants per capita in 2024. France continues to hold on to...

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September 22, 2021

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10 Best Culinary Schools in Africa

Cooking is a skill that can be taught and perfected over years of experience and with lots of dedication, and, last but certainly not least, by traveling as far away...

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April 25, 2021

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Google Data Reveals the Cities With the Fastest & Slowest Recovering Restaurants

While still not fully out of the woods, the restaurant industry can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. March saw the best sales month since the...

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April 19, 2021

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Most Popular Countries and Cities for Vegans in 2020 (Jan-2021 Update)

A year to forget – that’s what 2020 was for so many people, as well as hordes of companies and industries, but not for the vegan movement. Veganism had a...

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January 5, 2021

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Student Life Series: Chef Mihai Rat, B.H.M.S. Switzerland

We’re continuing our student life series with Mihai Rat, a Romanian chef who has graduated the famed B.H.M.S., of the best culinary schools in Switzerland. Mihai is currently residing in...

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November 30, 2020

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Is Culinary School Worth it?

A conversation going on among culinarians for decades: Is culinary school worth it? It’s easier than ever to get a start in the restaurant industry without going to school, and...

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November 25, 2020

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Most Underrated Foodie Destinations in the World (2/2 City Rankings)

So of course you’ll get a fantastic food experience if you travel to Paris, Tokyo or Bologna. Think top foodie destination and its likely Paris, Barcelona, Tokyo, and Rome will...

Caroline Williams

November 25, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Pastry Chef Ruchit Harneja, Musaafer, Houston, TX

We are very excited to showcase this week Ruchit Harneja, a super-talented Indian chef who has wowed us over and over again with his incredible creations. Ruchit is Pastry Chef...

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November 19, 2020

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Most Underrated Foodie Destinations in the World (1/2 Country Rankings)

So of course you’ll get a fantastic food experience if you travel to France or Spain or India. Think top foodie destination and its likely Italy, France, China and Japan...

Caroline Williams

November 12, 2020

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