Chef Profiles

FSR's Rising Restaurant Stars: These 29 Innovators Dared the Impossible in 2020

It’s been a year of challenges, but these 29 Rising Stars prove that not even a global pandemic can dampen their shine.

Chef Paola Velez, The Baker on a Mission

Although Paola Velez just turned 30 in December, she has the wisdom of a much older soul—not to mention, the resume of a seasoned restaurant veteran.

Charlie Palmer Names Michael Lewis Executive Chef at Dry Creek Kitchen

Just one month into the new year, Charlie Palmer welcomed newly appointed Michael Lewis to the position of executive chef at Dry Creek Kitchen. The restaurant, with Lewis at the helm, reopens on F ...

A COVID-Relief Cookbook Gives Back to South Florida Restaurants

After running into a slight delay, Taste of Miami, the much-anticipated COVID-relief cookbook, released January 26 featuring 50 recipes provided by some of Miami’s favorite restaurants. ...

Four Seasons New Orleans Teams with Chef Donald Link

Further solidifying itself as a culinary destination within one of the world’s most revered food cities, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans, opening in Spring 2021, announces a p ...

Chef Doug Psaltis' Love Story to Food Opens Next Month

Decorated Chicago Chef Doug Psaltis opens Andros Taverna next month, a new restaurant and his passion project built out of love—love for food, family and community, honoring both heritage and tradi ...

Chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaii

Over the past 30-plus years, he's helped build the locavore movement in his adopted home of Hawaii.

Can the Mid-Priced Restaurant Survive COVID-19?

Giant is the sort of restaurant that encapsulated the elusive magic of the mid-priced, independent neighborhood place pre-COVID.

Celebrated Chef Donald Young to Open French Brasserie Venteux

Amid the sparkling city lights along Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, Venteux, a new French brasserie featuring a swanky oyster and Champagne bar, is poised to breathe new energy into the heart of ...