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Legendary Chef David Bouley Has Died at 70

David Bouley, the legendary chef who shaped New York fine dining, has died at the age of 70.

Bouley directed French nouvelle cuisine and helped pave the way for the farm-to-table movement. [ more ]

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New York City

David Bouley, a Chef of Many Ideas, Brought Them to Delicious Life

David Bouley was an innovative chef known for his ideas about using fruits, herbs, and vegetables in creative ways.

Although his words may have been hard to follow, his cooking was always exceptional and full of flavor. [ more ]

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New York City

David Bouley, Influential New York Chef, Dies at 70

American chef David Bouley, known for translating French nouvelle cuisine into the New American style, has died at the age of 70.

Bouley's restaurants helped shape modern high-end cooking and introduced innovative ideas like tasting menus and locally farmed ingredients. [ more ]

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Forbes

An Mediterranean Restaurant Opens In DUMBO, Brooklyn

Restauranteur Anna Castellani has opened a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant named Nina in New York City.

Israeli chef Sagi Azrouel, known for his simple dishes focused on fresh ingredients, is making his restaurant debut at Nina. [ more ]

Eater LA

A New Pasta Haven Just Popped Up in Atwater Village Seemingly Overnight

The Vietnamese restaurant Blossom in Atwater Village has transformed into an Italian restaurant called Spina.

Spina offers classic Italian dishes with a special focus on pasta and an all-Italian wine list. [ more ]

Eater NY

NYC New Restaurant Openings, January 2024

Blanca has reopened in Bushwick with a new chef and menu.

Salil Mehta opens Kanyakumari in the Flatiron district, featuring Southern Indian cuisine.

The Grain, a subterranean bar below Barn Joo in Union Square, is now open and offers drinks served in coffee mugs. [ more ]

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SFGATE

3 weeks ago

SF food

'A shining beacon': Award-winning SF chef dies of heart attack

Longtime Bay Area chef Stephen Simmons passed away at 65, leaving a legacy in the restaurant industry and as a mentor to many. [ more ]

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SF food

Pebble Beach Food and Wine returns after 4-year hiatus, includes $10,000 ticket

The Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival is returning after a four-year hiatus.

The festival features influential and world-famous chefs, including Tyler Florence and Geoffrey Zakarian. [ more ]

Boston.com

1 month ago

Boston food

Chef Karen Akunowicz just opened a restaurant at Logan Airport

An award-winning Boston chef opened an Italian restaurant at Logan Airport.

Restaurant features traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist and signature cocktails. [ more ]

Eater Chicago

Chicago

31-Year-Old Mia Francesca Spruces Up With a Remodel in Lakeview

Mia Francesca, the flagship restaurant of restaurateur Scott Harris, is reopening after a major remodel.

Harris aims to make Mia Francesca one of the best Italian restaurants in the city by focusing on simple, rustic dishes. [ more ]

Eater Chicago

Chicago

A Fabled Bucktown Fine Dining Space Goes Casual Thanks to a Greek Chef

Chef Avgeria Stapaki is making a comeback in Chicago's Mediterranean restaurant scene with her new restaurant Tama.

Stapaki's previous restaurant, Nisos, closed for an overhaul and is now a steakhouse. [ more ]

Eater LA

The Restaurant Group Behind a Popular Downtown Hotel Closes Five Restaurants, Lays Off 100 Unionizing Employees

The five restaurants inside Hotel Figueroa in Downtown LA will close due to issues between Noble 33 (the third-party operator) and its food and beverage workers, who intended to form a union.

Workers filed a complaint accusing Noble 33 of suppressing labor organizing, but the operator claims there is a kill clause in their contract. [ more ]

Eater LA

LA Chef Jonathan Whitener of Here's Looking at You and All Day Baby Has Died at Age 36

Jonathan Whitener, chef and co-owner of Here's Looking at You and All Day Baby in Los Angeles, has died at the age of 36.

Whitener's cooking at Here's Looking at You received acclaim for its strong flavors and creativity, and the restaurant successfully reopened after temporary closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Jonathan Whitener, chef of Here's Looking at You, dies at 36

Jonathan Whitener, chef-partner of Here's Looking at You and All Day Baby, has died at the age of 36.

The cause of Whitener's death is currently unknown and under investigation. [ more ]

Eater LA

A Hip 'Living Room' Lounge Opens in West Hollywood From a Trio of Restaurant Pros

Norma, a new restaurant in West Hollywood, has settled into the former Le Petit Bistro location.

Norma aims to be a reliable third place where people can hang out with drinks, music, and food. [ more ]

Eater LA

A Hot Natural Wine Bar Resurfaces at a Popular Koreatown Cafe

New natural wine bar opening in Koreatown

Chef Helene An inducted into California Hall of Fame [ more ]

Eater LA

LA's Swankiest New Omakase Counter Debuts in the Heart of Little Tokyo

Little Tokyo is a popular neighborhood for high-end sushi in Los Angeles.

Sakurako is a new omakase restaurant in Little Tokyo with a unique design and talented chefs. [ more ]

Forbes

Point Seven Joins The Ranks Of The Best Seafood Restaurants In New York

Good restaurants always offer something new and exciting

Chefs know how to make people's favorite dishes their own [ more ]

Brooklyn Magazine

Bed-Stuy's Little Grenjai enjoys a triumphant opening weekend - Brooklyn Magazine

Chef Trevor Lombaer's journey to opening Little Grenjai in Bed-Stuy was a long one, starting with a trip to Thailand and meeting Sutathip Aiemsaard.

Little Grenjai faced delays due to Covid-19 and building issues before finally opening last weekend. [ more ]

Forbes

Rampoldi, A Glamorous Import From Monaco, Opens Near Lincoln Center

Rampoldi, a high-end restaurant with a branch in Monaco, has opened a location in New York City.

The New York location features similar design elements to the original, including high ceilings and custom furniture from Milan.

The wine list at Rampoldi is impressive and the prices are comparable to other high-end restaurants in the city. [ more ]

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Dining

How a Maui Local Makes Sashimi Extra Special

Chefs and volunteers in Hawaii come together to provide food for thousands of evacuees during wildfires.

The relief efforts are organized by nonprofit organizations, including the Common Ground Collective and Chef Hui. [ more ]

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San Francisco

James Beard Foundation's Taste America: San Francisco (2024)

Taste America is a nationwide initiative to celebrate local independent restaurants.

The walk-around tasting at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco will feature chefs from the San Francisco Bay Area culinary community. [ more ]

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