#fine-dining

#fine-dining

Is a teeny tiny po'boy that holds a single oyster. a little bit ridiculous? Yes and is it delicious? That too. I think maybe I forgot fine dining can be all of these things at once until I went to Emeril's in New Orleans. You might associate Emeril's with the famous first name-only celebrity chef who opened it in 1990, but the restaurant was recently taken over by his son.

The multicourse tasting menu, cooked by a highly credentialled chef, would be elegant and refined, made with heirloom produce from local farms. Experienced servers might pour meticulously curated natural wines, ask the obligatory "Have you dined with us before?," and swiftly fold the rumpled napkin of anyone who got up to use the rest room. What would set Community Kitchen apart from the dozens of restaurants like it across Manhattan and Brooklyn was the way patrons would pay:

At Le Chene in Manhattan, chef Alexia Duchene indulges diners with a haute spin on French classics while another kind of artistry hangs on the walls. Diners nibble sweet shrimp tartelettes or golden, pastry-covered pithiviers beneath Warhol's Flowers and sip rare Grand Cru across from a Basquiat triptych. And, for deep-pocketed guests, there's even the chance to take a masterpiece home.

"The prices have gotten out of hand," Nieporent told Business Insider while discussing his new memoir, "I'm Not Trying To Be Difficult: Stories from the Restaurant Trenches."

That wouldn't be entirely fair, but there's no escaping the fact that chef Jason Atherton's ground-floor Berners Tavern is the palpitating heart of the hotel. The lobby cocktail bar, oak-panelled, reservation-only Punch Room and nightclub Basement only increase the pulse-rate. Once upon a time this was five lovely 1835 townhouses, which were combined in 1910 to create the Berners Hotel.

The team takes pride in keeping those tablecloths smooth and crisp. Watching the staff swap out the top tablecloths between guests is almost like watching a short-form ballet: The linens are elegantly draped on the table, followed by a member of staff quickly bringing over a portable iron to gently steam the fabric and smooth out any wrinkles. And in just a few minutes, the table is meticulously reset.

Stepping into Caviar House in Piccadilly feels like entering a world where luxury and comfort meet effortlessly. Known for its caviar heritage, the restaurant does not disappoint when it comes to other delicacies either, especially its sushi and sake. The sushi is impeccably fresh and beautifully presented, each piece clearly crafted with care. Pairing it with sake elevates the experience even further, balancing the delicate flavours perfectly.

Monsieur Dior will mark Crenn's second collaboration with Dior; Café Dior by Dominique Crenn opened last February in Dallas with lunch, tea service, and desserts. The Beverly Hills project has been in progress since at least 2022, when the City of Beverly Hills approved plans for a rooftop French restaurant. Beverly Hills' Monsieur Dior will be the second location for the restaurant; the first location opened in Paris in 2022, and Dior plans to expand with another location in Osaka, Japan, this year.

The pursuit of culinary perfection has never been more accessible to viewers than it will be this October. Apple TV+ has just released the official trailer for "Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars," an eight-part documentary series that promises unprecedented access to the emotionally charged, high-stakes world of fine dining. Set to premiere globally on Friday, October 10, this series offers food and beverage professionals and culinary enthusiasts a rare glimpse into what it truly takes to earn, maintain, or elevate Michelin star recognition.

We don't think anything perks up a Saturday more than a brunch excursion. Obviously, your brunch doesn't have to be anything fancy - there's no shortage of great brunch spots across the U.S., and sometimes the best breakfast is a simple, well-executed pancake plate. On special occasions, though, you may want something a bit more upscale: a fancy brunch that you can dress up for, where you'll eat in a gorgeous atmosphere and get good food to boot.

"On Friday, I was out here literally cutting lobsters open on FaceTime," he said, "being like, 'Put the tile there.'"

Nobu is a brand with cachet. Founded in 1994 by chef Nobuyuki Nobu' Matsuhisa, Robert de Niro, and Meir Teper, there are now upwards of 60 branches worldwide, from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. New openings are awaited in Madrid and Rome, while Cairo is about to get its second restaurant. London has two. This successful empire is built on a fusion of traditional Japanese cuisine with Peruvian ingredients.

Located in the well-to-do neighborhood of Yorkville-which, if we're looking for a New York equivalent, has strong Soho vibes, with high-end boutiques, design studios, chic cafes and frequent celebrity sightings-Enigma is a fine-dining concept from Johannesburg-born chef Quinton Bennett and Austin Chen, nestled on picturesque St. Thomas Street since 2020. When Enigma was awarded a Michelin star in 2022, it was among the first restaurants in all of Canada to receive the coveted rating.

The people behind the now-closed Lord Stanley are opening a fine dining restaurant in Dogpatch, taking over the former Serpentine space.

What struck me was the feeling of not being hungry, he tells the Guardian. I still wanted to eat, but I didn't feel that drive. It made me think this is going to kill the restaurant industry, because if people aren't eating as much, restaurants won't be as enticing. I'm not sure what will happen to supermarkets either. I don't think this change is bad for health.

Few chefs are as synonymous with their signature dish as British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is with his beef Wellington. With roots in both French and British cuisine, beef Wellington is a dish of tender beef filet encased in mushrooms, Parma ham, and pastry. It is also one of Ramsay's most famous dishes, appearing on the menu at most of his restaurants.

Big news for the south London massive - Nathaniel Mortley, aka NattyCanCook, is launching his very first restaurant. Opening in October 2210 by NattyCanCook will be landing in Herne Hill, serving up bold Caribbean flavours with a fine-dining twist. If you don't already know Natty, you're about to. He smashed it with his sold-out pop-up at The Greyhound in Peckham (and picked up Condé Nast Traveller's "One to Watch" award while he was at it).

Endless options reign supreme - both are bolstered by huge immigrant populations that bring depth of flavor, character, and community to each neighborhood and borough. Their unique characteristics and signature dishes can both be appreciated at the same time; for food-lovers, chefs, and critics alike, both Chicago and New York should be at the top of your list of cities to explore with a healthy appetite.

Hence the four-hands dinner, a dining experience that involves two chefs working together to create a special menu for a limited period. This summer has seen a bumper load, a highlight of which was Anne-Sophie Pic joining Marcel Ravin at Blue Bay in Monaco. And although this is by no means a new concept - back in 2008, Thomas Keller and Grant Achatz collaborated on what may well have been the culinary event of the decade - this fall it's in danger of jumping the shark.

Wegmans’ Next Door restaurant in Astor Place offers an elevated dining experience, featuring a sushi bar that engages diners and showcases detailed culinary expertise.

Named after Beethoven's Für Elise, the restaurant will represent a showcase of the culinary arts, and it's in good company with the Woodruff Arts Center, home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Alliance Theatre, and High Museum of Art.

The Waldorf salad, created on the hotel's opening night in 1893 by head chef Oscar Tschirky, combines random ingredients and became symbolic of the hotel's legacy.

Chef Dorian Southall describes his approach as an immersive narrative, where each menu item reflects seasonal ingredients and cultural homage, marrying bold innovation with tradition.

The scallion croissant with rou song butter is a standout—flaky pastry studded with vibrant green scallions and savory, whipped butter, showcasing the restaurant's elegant menu.

Fulton Market, once a meat-packing district, is now home to some of the finest dining options in Chicago, featuring everything from fine dining to steakhouses.

Opening in 2016, Olmsted was designed to cater to Brooklyn diners with an accessible fine-dining experience, blending locavore cooking and warm hospitality.