Massimo Bottura had a somewhat predetermined career path growing up—but that path wasn't to become a chef. The Botturas were a well-off family from Modena, Italy; Massimo the youngest of four brothers. Early on, Massimo's father decided that the eldest of his sons would become an engineer; the second oldest, ... More

Since the opening of Harry’s Bar in Venice in 1931, Cipriani restaurants have debuted around the world in trendy cities like New York, Ibiza, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi and, most recently, Dubai. Diners visiting the new UAE outpost can expect to find a menu full of classic Italian dishes including ... More

In the good old days, back before things got weird, businesses usually tried to attract customers. A clothing boutique might have, say, mannequins and pay a premium for storefront windows. A restaurant might have a big neon sign that reads, "Eat at Joe's" or, perhaps simply, "Restaurant & Bar." But ... More

Who says only the Kardashians of the world profit from the Twitterverse? Winfrey (ever the diligent Weight Watchers spokeswoman) took to Twitter on Tuesday to share a video about her weight-loss journey with the company. The 30-second clip—captioned “Eat bread. Lose weight. Whaaatttt? #ComeJoinMe”—portrays an enthusiastic Winfrey proclaiming her love ... More

In his kitchen, a bad leaf in a salad or an herb that's yellowed could be considered criminal to Jordan Toft—which at first comes across a bit fire-and-brimstone of the chef, but it's not what you think. For Toft, who helms The Eveleigh in L.A., it's less an ... More

In the Spanish town of Valencia, Spain, they love their soups year-round. It's not at all surprising: Hot or cold, hearty or light, Valencian soups blend the best of Mediterranean cuisine—they're easy to make, flavorful and packed with nutrients—and I'm in love. The kabocha squash (or Japanese pumpkin), the saffron, ... More

A classic dessert just got a very luxurious upgrade. Executive chef Björn De La Cruz of Williamsburg’s Manila Social Club uses some of the finest ingredients to create the Golden Cristal Ube Donut. Making this sweet treat is no easy task, which is why they’ll run you $100 ... More