chef

When the kitchen doors swing shut and the service rush finally comes to an end, what does a celebrated New York City chef choose to eat? For Eric Sze, the…

When culinary professionals clock out of their own demanding kitchens, the question of where they choose to eat offers a fascinating glimpse into the palate of someone who spends all…

For the city’s hardworking culinary figures, a day off rarely means resting. Instead, it often translates to a carefully curated journey across the five boroughs, sampling the labor of fellow…

For the culinary masterminds who spend their weeks orchestrating bustling kitchens, feeding hundreds of eager patrons, and perfecting complex flavor profiles, a day off is rarely just about resting. Instead,…

When culinary professionals step away from the blazing burners and chaotic service rushes of their own commercial kitchens, where do they go to find comfort, inspiration, and sustenance? For Chef…

In the bustling culinary landscape of Chicago, few figures have been as prolific or as multifaceted as chef and restaurateur Zubair Mohajir. Over the course of his career, Mohajir has…

For award-winning chef, television personality, and cookbook author Claudette Zepeda, the daily uniform of a professional kitchen—sturdy Blundstones and a functional, stain-prone apron—stands in sharp contrast to her vibrant personal…

When award-winning chef, television personality, and cookbook author Claudette Zepeda steps into a professional kitchen, her daily uniform is practical and utilitarian. Outfitted in a reliable apron and sturdy Blundstones,…

During August’s inaugural Chef’s Table Festival in Park City, filmmaker David Gelb watched Massimo Bottura, one of Italy’s most celebrated chefs, instinctively rescue a pizza. A cook working alongside master…

For five years, acclaimed chef and cookbook author Natasha Pickowicz has called a cozy 500-square-foot apartment in Brooklyn her home. Like many renters navigating the realities of transient city living,…