The big news in the food world this week is that Noma is closing its doors—it is, according to many, the best restaurant in the
Tag: fine dining
Coming Down Off the Perfect Meal
Food and wine have not been taken seriously as forms of art throughout history in part because of the belief that vision and hearing are the
Populist Gastronomy?
Is fine cuisine worth its exorbitant price? Sometimes, although price can be an unreliable indicator of quality. But when I have had the opportunity to
Finally, a Win!
Bocuse d’Or the biennial culinary competition founded 30 yrs. ago by French chef Paul Bocuse is generally acknowledged to be the “olympics” of the world
The Chefs Speak Out
Lucky Peach in their issue on fine dining interviewed chefs from around the world on the state of fine dining. Here are a few insightful
A Chef’s Mythology
Usually when chefs talk about their “philosophy”, it amounts to a few platitudes about using fresh ingredients or locally-sourced ingredients—admirable and tasty but calling it
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 