Fine Dining

9 articles

Elegant interior of Californios restaurant with a meticulously prepared Mexican dish, celebrating its historic three Michelin star award.
Guides

Californios Earns Historic Third Michelin Star, First for Mexican Cuisine

In 2026, Californios in San Francisco made history, becoming the first Mexican restaurant in the world to earn three Michelin stars.

Maya Patel·June 27, 2026
A chef anxiously awaits judgment in a dimly lit restaurant, symbolizing the Michelin Guide's opaque evaluation process and its impact on culinary establishments.
Chefs & Makers

Michelin Guide's Opaque Process Raises Stakes for Restaurants in 2026

In Mexico City, the acclaimed taquería El Califa de León lost its coveted Michelin star in 2026, less than two years after receiving it, with no public explanation from the guide.

Corazon Bautista·June 24, 2026
A glamorous superyacht hosting an exclusive pop-up restaurant during the Cannes Film Festival, with the city lights twinkling in the background.
Restaurants

Cannes Film Festival's Pop-Ups Destabilize Dining Scene

This year, a Michelin-starred chef from Paris will operate a pop-up restaurant on a superyacht in Cannes harbor for just ten days, charging €1,500 per person.

Shira Golan·June 23, 2026
A gourmet pizza with egg and pancetta on a rustic wooden table at Mioposto, a premium Italian restaurant.
Restaurants

Mioposto Offers a Premium Italian Dining Experience

At Mioposto, a single 'egg and Pancetta' pizza commands a $30 price tag, a testament to unique ingredients and a premium dining experience in Seattle's Italian scene for 2026.

Corazon Bautista·June 21, 2026
Chefs Zubair Mohajir and Rishi Kumar of Mirra restaurant receiving recognition as James Beard TasteTwenty honorees.
Guides

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
An exquisitely prepared Southern Thai dish served in a sophisticated Philadelphia restaurant, symbolizing the city's fine dining ascendance.
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