Cardiff 's dining scene has grown from strength to strength. Once known for more rugby and late-night chips from Chippy Alley than standout meals (not that there's anything wrong with half chicken on the bone and half chips), the city has evolved into something exciting. Independent kitchens are carving out their space, from a Neapolitan pizza joint overlooking a historic market to restorative bowls of ramen in a former bank and delectable dim sum above a casino.
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 culinary landscape in Miami just got a major upgrade. Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt, the intimate Michelin-starred restaurant nestled within Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, is entering an exciting new chapter with the appointment of Chef de Cuisine Logan McNeil and the debut of an innovative seven-course tasting menu that's already generating buzz throughout the food and beverage industry. This isn't just another menu refresh - it's a complete reimagining of what fine dining can be in Miami Beach,
"I have some anxiety that people are going to say, 'Oh, he's a hypocrite.' But I know that the best way to continue to champion plant-based cooking is to let everyone participate around the table."
EntreNos, which received a Michelin star for its food and a Michelin green star for its sustainable practices, ended its run, which was a pop-up restaurant that opened in 2023. The restaurant announced the end on Instagram, promising to host events in the future.
Chizuko Kimura is the first female sushi chef to earn a Michelin star, fulfilling her late husband's wish to keep their restaurant, Sushi Shunei, open after his passing.
Richard Corrigan emphasizes the importance of family, stating, 'My wife and children are my greatest inspiration and my medical team has been my support system during tough times.'
Michelin-starred chef Elias Taddesse re-launches his popular concepts, merging fast-casual dining styles into one location in Shaw, serving diverse culinary fusions.
Corporate chef Sebastian Moreno Henao states, 'We're very known for being a fine-dining restaurant, but we wanted to be more approachable to the guests around our neighborhood.'
After four years of blood, sweat and tears in the kitchen, Andy McFadden's Glovers Alley at the Fitzwilliam Hotel on St Stephen's Green achieved its first Michelin Star in 2022, and has since maintained its status quo.