#art-smith--phil-stefani

#art-smith--phil-stefani

The first type of American: people who joyride the day's updrafts like marvelous, glossy crows. They easily recall the locations of treats encountered over their lifetime. They answer this question Glock-shot fast, as if they have been waiting to be asked it. They are happy.

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria has an impressive history, serving pies for over 75 years. The Obamas are vocal about their fandom, mentioning Italian Fiesta in their memoirs and television interviews.

Arthur is designed to feel more like a modern Parisian bistro than a white-tablecloth tasting menu dining room, creating a lived-in atmosphere.

At Mirra, chefs Zubair Mohajir and Rishi Kumar fuse Indian and Mexican flavors, telling a story of immigration and the Indian diaspora through culture-melding dishes like chaas aguachile, where translucent slices of hamachi are served in a pool of cumin-scented buttermilk and lime juice.

"The longer this halibut sits on that hot grill, the easier it will come away from the grate itself."

Sfincione remains the perfect starter, a flower-shaped focaccia loaf that's become Funke's signature. Dusted with oregano and flaky salt, then veiled with the thinnest, most fragrant olive oil, it's a true delight.

The petite filet mignon, cooked medium-well, was as tender as it was well-seasoned, melting in my mouth with each bite. Sprinkled with Bavette's steak salt, this steak was the headliner of the meal.

Keller explains that he cooks his rib roast in a very low oven 'to ensure that it is a rosy medium-rare from the very center almost to its outer edges.'

The Coachella Valley offers a remarkable culinary canvas. With Chef Estolano at the helm, the resort aims to highlight the agricultural richness of the region through its menus. This not only aligns with the current trend in the food and beverage industry towards ingredient-driven cuisine but also emphasizes sustainability and local sourcing.

The 1,850-square-foot town house he bought has floor-to-ceiling windows, a patio and a fireplace. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit was listed at $1.1 million.

Carversteak, the modern steakhouse that built a following on the Las Vegas Strip, will open its first location outside Nevada at 305 W. 48th Street in midtown Manhattan next week. The restaurant comes from Carver Road Hospitality and expands the group's growing footprint in the city, which already includes venues like Rosevale Cocktail Room and Starchild Rooftop.

I started with a fresh beer and poke, which was so fresh that I thought I was a mermaid. ... Beautiful birds tweeted and flew around us whilst we ate, and honestly it was just stunning.

Chanel, Christian Louboutin and Hermès are names that are synonymous with luxury, signifying elegance, craftmanship and prestige. These brands often use subtle, mysterious signals to communicate their status - things like minimalist designs or the red sole on a Louboutin shoe. Often termed "quiet luxury", this trend is also seen in the world of high-end dining. This approach to luxury branding is aimed at creating a desire in consumers to learn these signals.

Everyone knows what a sandwich is and what they're getting for the most part. If we can execute them with higher-quality ingredients and better techniques throughout the process, then I think it's something we can really shine with.

There's no better way to go than the full-on tasting menu, a once-in-a-lifetime marriage of the best ingredients, creative thinking, and high standards, along with the personal imprint of the most respected chef in the world. Bourdain called Per Se the 'best restaurant in the world, period' and particularly loved its daily nine-course tasting menu featuring seasonal vegetables that change with the weather and are never repeated across any dishes.

The Bartolotta Restaurants, a cornerstone of the Greater Milwaukee dining scene, is set to host a remarkable event that pays tribute to one of the greatest chefs in culinary history, Paul Bocuse. On February 26, 2026, Chef Jérôme Bocuse, son of the legendary chef, will join Chef Paul Bartolotta for a one-night-only culinary tribute to mark the centenary of his father's birth. Chef Paul Bocuse, who passed away in 2018, was a pioneer of the nouvelle cuisine movement, known for lightening classic French dishes

Back in 2024, after a reporting trip for a whiskey magazine, I got tired of drinking. Perhaps it was the sluggishness I felt each morning, or maybe it was the podcast I'd heard while traveling, which shared the news that one or two glasses of red wine was not, as we had long been told, healthy. Whatever the reason, I tossed in the daily drinking towel after that trip, figuring that going forward, I might only have a drink or two every now and again.