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Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has opened Il Ristorante – Niko Romito at its Bali resort, expanding the restaurant’s presence across its international portfolio. Set atop Uluwatu’s dramatic cliffs, the 24-seat venue offers a refined Italian dining experience infused with Balinese ingredients...
Chef Matt Molina Opens Cannonball, A New Neighborhood Bistro in South...
Chef Matt Molina, a James Beard Award recipient, has opened Cannonball, a new American bistro in South Pasadena, alongside operating partner Joe Capella. Located in the former Piccolo space on Mission Street, Cannonball brings approachable yet refined dining to the area, featuring seasonal produce from the local farmers' market...
Acamaya Brings Mexico’s Coastal Cuisine to the Heart of New Orleans
Tucked into New Orleans’s Bywater neighborhood, Acamaya has quickly become a defining presence in the city’s dining scene. Opened by Ana Castro—formerly of Lengua Madre and a James Beard Award nominee—the restaurant channels a distinct vision of Mexican coastal cuisine, rooted in memory and technique but unconcerned with conventional expectations...
Le Grand Café Opens at Grand Palais, Blending Parisian Elegance with...
Paris welcomes Le Grand Café, a new brasserie situated inside the newly restored Grand Palais, one of the city’s most iconic Belle Époque landmarks. Interior Designer Joseph Dirand took on the responsibility of transforming the vast Beaux-Arts space into a setting that balances grandeur with intimacy. Dirand achieved this by integrating low-level lighting beneath the soaring ceilings, creating a warm atmosphere that complements the building’s historical architecture...
Inside Sorn: Bangkok’s Culinary Shrine to Southern Thai Tradition
Tucked into a quiet neighborhood of central Bangkok, Sorn offers one of the world’s most immersive explorations of Southern Thai cuisine. From the moment you enter, it’s clear this is not a typical fine-dining experience. Sorn’s tasting menu—structured around seafood, spice, and centuries-old traditions—delivers bold flavors and a relentless rhythm of contrast: fiery dishes followed by palate-saving coolers, luxurious textures interrupted by crunch, and elegant plating paired with humble, hyper-regional ingredients...
Tokyo’s La Bombance Brings Asakura Kaiseki Dining to Los Angeles
Renowned Tokyo restaurant La Bombance has expanded to Los Angeles with the opening of Asakura, a refined kaiseki destination located on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Los Angeles. The restaurant occupies the former Yamakase space, retaining much of its original wooden decor...
Maison Passerelle Brings Distinctive French-Caribbean Dining to Wall Street
Maison Passerelle, the new anchor restaurant inside Printemps at 1 Wall Street, has opened its doors in New York City, offering a menu shaped by French-Caribbean influences. Led by Chef Gregory Gourdet of Top Chef fame, the restaurant forms part of a larger culinary experience within the recently launched French department store...
Lilo Restaurant Opens in Carlsbad, Elevating San Diego’s Fine Dining Scene
Lilo, a high-end tasting menu restaurant, opened its doors on April 17 in Carlsbad, San Diego, adding a new dimension to the region’s fine dining scene. Created by renowned chefs Eric Bost and John Resnick, Lilo offers a 12-course dining experience with a focus on coastal flavors and seasonal ingredients...
Musaafer Brings a Modern Twist to Indian Cuisine in Houston
In November, The Michelin Guide awarded its first-ever Michelin star to Musaafer, an Indian restaurant in Houston, Texas, marking a significant milestone for the city's culinary scene. Opened in May 2020, Musaafer offers a modern take on regional Indian dishes. The menu, crafted by Executive Chef Mayank Istwal, reflects the flavors and techniques from an extensive journey through India...
Chef Tony Inn Opens JaBä, Celebrating Taiwanese Street Food in NYC
Chef Tony Inn is set to open his first restaurant, JaBä, introducing Taiwanese street food to New York City’s fine-dining scene. Drawing on his culinary experience at renowned establishments like Morimoto, Masa, and Kin Jin, Inn brings a personal and cultural approach to the menu...
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