Rocco DiSpirito is back with his first Big Apple restaurant in six years — and it’s about time. Bar Rocco (32 W. 48th St.) is a proudly old-school Italian American restaurant on the Kimpton Era Hotel’s second floor. It’s plain wonderful, thanks to DiSpirito’s skills, which first wowed the city at French-American Union Pacific in the late 1990s. … Read more
“Cowboy” Kent Rollins has spent decades cooking for ranches across America, but his message goes far beyond cast-iron pans and campfire tips. The longtime chuck wagon cook and TV personality is urging Americans to put down their phones at the dinner table, saying the habit is taking away from family connections. “There are more people sitting at … Read more
A high-profile French chef will soon bring his first New York restaurant to Park Avenue, accelerating the boom in high-end restaurants setting up shop in premier office towers. Michelin-honored Cyril Lignac signed with Rudin for his first Bar des Pres in New York at 345 Park Ave. at East 52nd Street. The French-East Asian eatery … Read more
Holidays are a time to gather around the dining table and share a meal with loved ones — but for many, it can be incredibly stressful, slaving away in the kitchen and missing out on time with friends and family. Easter Sunday is no different — so chef and recipe developer Melanie Portman spoke to … Read more
The head chef at the world’s most prestigious restaurant has issued a grovelling apology after dozens of former employees accused him of physical, verbal and psychological abuse — just days before the opening of his highly anticipated $1,500-per-person pop-up in Los Angeles. René Redzepi, who founded Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, became a culinary superstar after … Read more
Plans to build workforce housing in one of Napa Valley’s most exclusive towns are running into resistance from a local dining scene powerhouse. Thomas Keller, the well-known chef behind Yountville’s French Laundry, is asking town officials to pause a proposed housing project for local workers located just two blocks from his restaurant. Thomas Keller is … Read more
In parts of the US, asking for grits with your eggs is expected. In others — it’s a nonstarter. A Southern staple, grits are rarely found on breakfast menus in much of the US, particularly in New England. Conversely, New England’s fare of baked beans, fish cakes and corned beef hash could be unappealing to most … Read more
Delia Atenea never considered going under the knife — she’d always been slender, fit and confident in her own skin. But three pregnancies, including two sets of twins, took a toll on her body, leaving her with stretched skin that hung from her belly. Then a friend mentioned Dr. Ryan Neinstein. Atenea scrolled through his … Read more
A high profile celebrity chef in Los Angeles is changing up the menu in his string of critically acclaimed restaurants to better serve clients who are dropping pounds at a record pace thanks to the help of weight loss shots. Chef Andrew Gruel says he’s cutting way back on foods loaded with carbs — like … Read more
Ka-ching, chef! A world-renowned restaurateur is bringing his destination dining experience to Los Angeles — charging patrons a bank-breaking $1,500 for the pleasure of getting a taste. Chef René Redzepi will open a pop-up version of his famous Copenhagen restaurant Noma in Silver Lake from March 11 through June 26, with the specific location only … Read more
As we make our way through the peak pestilence of cold and flu season, a celebrity chef swears that his ancient recipe can help boost immunity — and best of all, you can make it at home. “Fire cider is an age-old herbal remedy,” Welsh chef Gaz Oakley, author of “Plant to Plate,” told The … Read more
She’s cooking something up off the football field. Bengals reporter Elise Jesse announced on Thursday that she competed on Season 5 of Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef” on Fox. “LIFE UPDATE: I am humbled to finally share this next chapter with you,” Jesse posted on X. “I had the honor & opportunity of a lifetime … Read more
“There is no city in the world like Miami — it has this energy that’s only possible when people from many different cultures and backgrounds are all coming together in a beautiful place,” restaurateur José Andrés, 56, tells Alexa. The co-founder of World Central Kitchen — a nonprofit that recently helped feed those affected by … Read more
Food Network star Tobias Dorzon is recounting the night he was shot 11 times during an armed robbery. In a candid interview with People magazine, Dorzon — who has appeared on Guy Fieri’s “Guy’s Grocery Games” and “Tournament of Champions” — reflected on the night of Nov. 5, 2024, in which he was gunned down by a … Read more
Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern claims America’s next health revolution is in the seafood section of the grocery store. In an interview with Fox News Digital, the “Bizarre Foods” host and James Beard Award-winning chef said one of the most dangerous habits of Americans today is that they’re neglecting fish. “Seafood is the healthiest protein in general … Read more
He 86’ed cancer — and is now serving up hope on Long Island. A chef who miraculously survived lethal male breast cancer is using his “second chance” to organize a fundraising raffle he calls “All Boobs Matter,” which he hopes will help others battle the dread illness. Michael Landesberg, co-owner of Jackson Hall in East … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There really isn’t anything better than a home-cooked meal, huh? The pressure to provide a hot, healthy — and tasty — dinner each night can be daunting, with many turning … Read more
Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks has slammed the second season of Meghan Markle’s Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan” — saying the entire thing was nothing but “staged and fake.” The chef, who had previously cooked for King Charles and other royals, admitted he watched the latest episode of Markle’s cooking show against his better judgment, only to … Read more
Who would’ve ever thought that cat food is actually tasty? A Michelin-starred chef has created a burger made out of the stuff you would usually only serve to your kitty cat — and apparently, it’s good. Alice Ostan is a renowned chef and animal lover who worked with London-based cat food brand KatKin to create … Read more
Holy cannoli! In his storied career in the kitchen, chef Salvo Lo Castro has been a star around the world and at the Vatican, plating pasta for popes, world leaders and movie stars alike. These days, he’s traded a life of crosses in Rome for the crosswalks of New York City. “The secret is I … Read more