#fine-dining

#fine-dining

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).

Mitchell, who made history as the first Black chef in NYC to earn a Michelin star (and a 2024 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: New York), isn't interested in resting on accolades. His new tasting menu folds Detroit roots and French rigor into dishes that are as brainy as they are comforting. Think cornbread crowned with oscietra gold caviar, a potato-sheathed madai with crème fraîche and scallops luxuriating in consommé alongside sweet potato.

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.

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.

"Eating together is the essence of who we are, and I've learned that to truly champion plant-based cooking, I need to create an environment where everyone feels welcome around the table."

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.

Le Chêne serves oversized desserts like a double-handled aluminum baking pan clafoutis with a price tag of $28, showcasing a trend towards costly and substantial sweet treats.

Rania received top honors for the second year in a row with their ultra-crisped shiso chaat leaf, praised for its balance of elegant flavors and textures.

Bali's fine dining scene has evolved to match its international population, offering diverse culinary experiences beyond traditional dishes like nasi goreng.

The architects at OMA have reimagined fine dining by transforming it from a passive consumption experience to an active journey, encouraging engagement with food topics.

Dante London will launch on August 1, offering a weekly rotating menu of Italo-French fine dishes, showcasing bold, contemporary flavors.