Chef Sat Bains at his restaurant in Nottingham. Courtesy Jodi Hinds Midway through the 10-course tasting menu at Restaurant Sat Bains in early March, a server appears and mysteriously invites our ...

The first time I ever tried sweetbreads — a deceptively cloying name for the thymus and pancreas of a calf — was when I worked as a server for a tasting menu restaurant in Charlotte. It was lightly ...

Some chefs see themselves as artists. But not Marco Ortolani. The Italian chef, who helms Eden Kitchen & Bar in La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich, considers himself more of an artisan than an artist. “It ...

Chef’s tables aren’t just seats; they’re front-row tickets to the artistry of food. Here are some of my favorite chef’s tables and tasting menus. Murano, London At Murano, Angela Hartnett’s ...

The American Culinary Federation’s Oklahoma Chapter is hosting the 3rd annual Chef’s Tasting of OKC this weekend. Featuring local restaurants. breweries, and chefs, the event is happening right inside ...

There was a short, sharp ding, just loud enough to break through the enthusiastic hum that accompanies a good meal. Whenever the bell rang, everyone quieted down; it was time to hear from the chef. We ...

Entering the dining room at Emeril’s Restaurant, you pass smoothly curving walls and booths the color of quicksilver as you move toward the moon glow of the illuminated frame around the glassed-in ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Is Charlotte ready for more fine dining? And by fine dining, I mean more restaurants that offer multi-course “tasting menus” versus ...

There was a time when going out to eat felt like an occasion in itself. Birthdays, anniversaries, promotions or good exam results marked those rare evenings when families dressed up, booked a table ...

Dining out is changing. It’s no longer just about ordering from a menu, but stepping into the kitchen, hearing the chef’s story and taking a journey through food. Currently a mainstay in Europe but ...