Considered one of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago, Spiaggia decided to close after nearly 40 years.  Spiaggia, which has been closed for over a year due to pandemic, was surprised by its decision to close permanently as it prepares to reopen its doors. The fact that a new lease agreement could not be reached […]

The life of Wolfgang Puck, the founder of the iconic Spago restaurant in Los Angeles and one of the first ‘celebrity’ chefs in the USA, has become a documentary. The documentary about the rise in the career and private life of Wolfgang Puck, one of the most famous chefs in the world, is sincere, inspiring […]

This summer, Mandarin Oriental in Doha will host celebrity chef Izu Ani for a menu of Mediterranean specialties at its eponymous restaurant, IZU, from July 15 to July 20. Chef Izu’s philosophy is simple and delicious dishes that focus on carefully selected ingredients. Named Best Mediterranean Restaurant by Fact Dining Awards, IZU offers a blend […]

After a hiatus last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Michelin Guide Singapore is back this year and will dish out its coveted stars at a virtual event on September 1. The Bib Gourmand list is returning as well and will be released on August 12. It highlights eateries that offer “good quality, good […]

Don Alfonso 1890, one of Toronto’s most admired fine dining restaurants, is preparing to make a glamorous return to the city this month with Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino’s Michelin cuisine. The restaurant enchanted its guests when it opened on Toronto Street with its prestigious Michelin-starred chefs from Italy and its first-class tasting menu. Toronto Street […]

The iconic New York restaurant, Brasserie Les Halles, which provided the backdrop for Anthony Bourdain’s memoir, Kitchen Confidential, is reopening its doors starting tomorrow. Brasserie Les Halles will reopen for three nights from 9-11 July to celebrate a new documentary called Roadrunner about the late chef’s life, which is due to hit cinemas on 16 July. Masterminded […]