The owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea is facing up to a year in jail and a fine of roughly $13,510 after the eatery allegedly served ants atop its sorbets. The proprietor of the Seoul restaurant, not identified in court documents, acknowledged serving ants, which are not among the insect species approved for human consumption … Read more
Several restaurants in Northern California have decided the best way to reel in new guests for a dining experience is to let them pay what they can for their meals. Michelin-starred restaurants like Merchant Roots and Bombero in the Bay Area are telling guests to eat what they want and pay whatever they can for … Read more
High-dollar diners looking to heed the call of the open road should head for the West Coast, where just in time for summer travel season, the culinary authorities at Michelin have curated a culinary map for hungry and deep-pocketed drivers hitting California’s iconic Highway 1. The paved road through paradise covers nearly 700 miles, winding … Read more
Orange County’s fine dining scene just took another hit. The county is now down to just one Michelin-starred restaurant after French eatery Knife Pleat in Costa Mesa lost its coveted star, ending a five-year run among the culinary elite. The latest blow comes just a year after Costa Mesa sushi spot Hana re was stripped … Read more
A chef who left communist Cuba behind is making culinary history in South Florida. Just four months after opening its doors in West Palm Beach, Emelina recently became the first Cuban restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star — a distinction many chefs spend decades pursuing. For chef and co-owner Osmel Gonzalez, the recognition is … Read more
Los Angeles’ cutthroat restaurant scene just got a major Michelin shakeup, and a crop of buzzy newcomers from Beverly Hills sushi counters to Studio City live-fire grills are suddenly one step closer to culinary superstardom. On Wednesday, Michelin announced that 11 new Southern California restaurants have been added to the California Guide ahead of its … Read more
Getting a seat at LA’s most expensive restaurant isn’t just another dinner reservation. It’s a victory in the “Hunger Games” of fine dining. Exclusive Somni, a tiny West Hollywood boite with just 14 seats and one nightly seating, has catapulted into the stratosphere of global fine dining, securing a coveted three Michelin stars. That’s the … Read more
Weeks after Noma’s world-famous chef René Redzepi announced he was “stepping away” from the restaurant amid a series of scandals, a Los Angeles shop selling the eatery’s pricey sauces and other fare will debut. The first-ever US-based Noma Projects store plans to set up shop in Silverlake, just down the road from where the Michelin-starred … Read more
Six Los Angeles restaurants were named Wednesday to the famed California Michelin Guide. Michelin Guide inspectors spend the year seeking out the best restaurants, with selections added twice a year. This month, the guide recommended a variety of eateries, from a seafood-tasting spot to a Chinese American restaurant. Corridor 109 Corridor 109 is described as … 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
Papa Johns is feeling extra saucy. The national pizza chain has set a far-fetched goal for itself: to become the first pizza establishment to earn a Michelin star. While there are 70 pizzerias listed in the Michelin guide, no pizzeria has ever received a Michelin star — and Papa Johns believes it is worthy. Papa … Read more
The newest restaurant from Catch Hospitality Group – known for The Corner Store in SoHo, beloved by Taylor Swift – will feature a seven-figure, massive custom grill that will serve up sizzling dishes from the Levant. Or’esh, which will be helmed by Michelin-starred chef Nadav Greenberg, opens next month in SoHo and will offer staples from countries … Read more
Talk about a fish tale. In a turbulent shake-up of New York’s ultra-luxe sushi scene, Midtown newcomer Sushi Sho has managed to snag a coveted three Michelin stars — overturning the proverbial boat of longtime Columbus Circle three-starrer Masa, which was downgraded to two after holding the top rating since 2008. The Bryant Park–adjacent counter, … Read more
Call it the omakase apocalypse. Sushi lovers were stunned this week when the Michelin Guide to New York City restaurants knocked Masa off its long-time three-star perch and demoted it to a measly two stars. Meanwhile, Michelin raised Sushi Sho, which just opened in the city early last year, to three twinklers from two. Restaurant industry insiders … Read more
While olive oil is often touted as the (liquid) gold standard for healthy cooking, another ingredient may be coming for the crown — and there’s a good chance you didn’t even know it existed. With high omega-6 content and low saturated fat, it offers big benefits for heart health, brain function and metabolism. And don’t … Read more
Yogurt made with ANTS was served at a Michelin-starred restaurant after scientists recreated an ancient recipe. Yogurt ice-cream sandwiches in the shape of an ant, mascarpone-like cheeses, and cocktails – all inspired by using the insect as a key ingredient – were dished up to diners as part of the experiment. The yogurt tasted “slightly … Read more
The French are known for their fine wine — but this restaurant is making a splash with a new kind of menu. Michelin Guide-listed restaurant La Popote in northern England has an extensive menu featuring nearly 140 varieties of wine. Now, the French-style restaurant is jumping in the deep end and making a daring move … Read more
They’re officially on the map. Fourteen Big Apple restaurants were added to the Michelin Guide on Wednesday, and shockingly, most of them were not in Manhattan. Brooklyn had the most Michelin newcomers, with eight. Manhattan managed only six. The borough of churches boasted Middle Eastern restaurant Yemenat in Bay Ridge; 6 Restaurant, a European eatery in Carroll … Read more
Three fascinating new restaurants have opened their doors in New York City, just in time for summer. One elevates the pre-theater dinner dining scene for those looking for a great meal before Broadway, another lifts any occasion to the point of the divine, and the third is a new steakhouse from famed chef Daniel Boulud. … Read more