Fine Dining

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Chefs Zubair Mohajir and Rishi Kumar of Mirra restaurant receiving recognition as James Beard TasteTwenty honorees.

Mirra Chefs Zubair Mohajir and Rishi Kumar Named James Beard TasteTwenty

A recent survey reveals that 94% of diners now share their meals when dining out, marking a profound shift in restaurant experiences.

Maya Patel·June 10, 2026

A Michelin-starred chef plating a gourmet meal inside a modern gas station convenience store, highlighting the unexpected fine dining experience.

Recipes

Gas Stations Serve Fine Dining, Food Industry Faces Hurdles

At a Shell station off I-95 in rural Georgia, a former Michelin-starred chef now serves a five-course tasting menu drawing diners from three states.

Hana Washington·June 8, 2026

An elegant restaurant table with a single wilting green leaf on a plate, symbolizing the retirement of the Michelin Green Star award.

Chefs & Makers

Michelin Retires Green Star, Future of Sustainable Dining Unclear

Michelin has retired its Green Star award for eco-friendly practices, leaving 291 globally recognized restaurants without their distinctive symbol of sustainability.

Corazon Bautista·June 3, 2026

Restaurants

James Beard Award Nominees Showcase Philadelphia's Fine Dining Ascendance

Kalaya, a Southern Thai restaurant in Philadelphia, has achieved a rare dual honor: a James Beard finalist spot and the 11th position on North America's 50 Best Restaurants list.

Shira Golan·May 30, 2026

A perfectly roasted chicken with crispy skin, seasoned with compound butter, parsley, and piment d'Espelette, presented elegantly on a dining table.

Chefs & Makers

Elevated Roast Chicken Recipe: Chef Duchêne's Method

At Le Chêne in New York City, Chef Alexia Duchêne transforms a humble roast chicken.

Corazon Bautista·May 26, 2026