Most of the time, understanding dish names requires some level of fluency in Chinese, though not always. But what happens when names get lost in translation on their way to English? Chinese restaurant Chow in Glasgow, Scotland, has a colloquial phrase as a Chinese name that means “be there or be square”, or “see you … Read more
In addition to running Beta, he is moving his first restaurant, Skillet, to a new location, while planning a third and fourth concept to debut very soon. Tham at the unveiling of Malaysia’s Michelin stars in 2023. Photo: Beta “I’m still learning, but I try to be here every day even though we’re working on … Read more
One bitter chef also remarked that he can spend as little as 30 seconds on the phone with those who lose one of the Michelin Guide’s intensely coveted stars. Poullennec on stage at the Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau unveiling ceremony, with chef Olivier Elzer of Hong Kong restaurant L’Envol, in 2019. Poullennec’s power … Read more
The Michelin Guide unveiled its annual list of the best French restaurants on Monday, praising the “cultural dynamism” of a new generation of chefs, though again honouring only a handful of women. After a long period of resting on the laurels of its gastronomic reputation, France has seen a flourishing of new establishments in the … Read more
Local media previously reported that CJ CheilJedang, the company owner of the restaurant, had not renewed its contract with chef Sung Anh. The website for Mosu Seoul simply reads: “Closure Announcement. This website is no longer available. Thank you for your support.” On Michelin’s own website, a note has been added to the entry for … Read more
Pied a Terre is situated in Central London, just seconds away from Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road. Pied a Terre’s sustainable restaurant values are made clear on its website, which states: “As we create, cook and serve our dishes, we know we have a responsibility to help fight climate change and protect the planet … Read more
Every real foodie knows that Michelin star status more or less guarantees an outstanding dining experience. On Monday night (February 5), the glittering award ceremony took place at the Midland Hotel in Manchester with chefs and restaurateurs eager to clinch one of the coveted award – one of the most sought after culinary accolades. The … Read more
The cuisine at Penlaos is from the Isaan region, as Thailand’s northeast is called. Dishes are made with river fish and whatever can be foraged from the forests. Penlaos’ spicy sliced papaya salad with shrimp paste and pickled fish. Photo: Penlaos Sour catfish soup (200 baht/US$5.70) is ladled into tiffin pots at top speed. It … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). Denver is in the midst of an Asian food renaissance, with nationally vaunted names … Read more
Diana Ferlini could have become a household name. Instead, she nearly vanished from history. Born in Switzerland in 1911, the surrealist painter immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of 11, eventually settling down in Hollywood. In the eighth grade, her parents pulled her out of school to work, and she taught … Read more
