Josh Carlucci 11/30/25 Josh Carlucci 11/30/25

Pity the Redfish

One of the Gulf Coast’s greatest comeback stories

Paulina Schemanski 8/4/25 Paulina Schemanski 8/4/25

The Champagne Campaign

Sommlier Paulina Schemanski makes a compelling case for a Champagne-centered list.

Jamilka Borges 7/25/25 Jamilka Borges 7/25/25

Jamilka Borges’ Dear Rust Belt

Chef Jamilka Borges’ letter to the Rust Belt hospitality community

Team StarChefs 5/19/25 Team StarChefs 5/19/25

Dear Miami

Chefs Nando and Valerie Chang’s letters to the Miami hospitality community

Marisel Salazar 4/13/25 Marisel Salazar 4/13/25

Reaching for New Heights

A new wave of restaurateurs discuss what it takes to succeed in the Big Apple.

Ellia and Junghyun Park 3/1/25 Ellia and Junghyun Park 3/1/25

Dear New York

Restaurateurs Ellia and Junghyun Park’s letter to the New York City hospitality community

Jason Stanhope 12/21/24 Jason Stanhope 12/21/24

Dear Charleston-Savannah

Chef Jason Stanhope’s letter to the Charleston-Savannah hospitality community

Genie Kwon and Tim Flores 10/19/24 Genie Kwon and Tim Flores 10/19/24

Dear Chicago

Chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon of Kasama write a letter to the Chicago hospitality community

Kara Elder 10/4/24 Kara Elder 10/4/24

Great Lake Grapes: Putting Michigan Wines on the Map

With a temperate climate and thirsty locals, Michigan is rapidly becoming a new hub for American wine

Michael Floreak 9/5/24 Michael Floreak 9/5/24

Backroads and Roundabouts

Boston chef-owners are developing new concepts by sidestepping tradition.

Jamie Bissonnette 7/28/24 Jamie Bissonnette 7/28/24

Dear Boston

Chef Jamie Bissonnette’s letter to the Greater Boston hospitality community

Eric Barton 6/19/24 Eric Barton 6/19/24

The Counter Offer

Chefs across Los Angeles are using the fast-casual format to put out first-rate food.

Team StarChefs 6/4/24 Team StarChefs 6/4/24

In Memorium: Jonathan Whitener

Remembering Rising Stars alum Jonathan Whitener of All Day Baby and Here’s Looking At You

Chad Williams 4/10/24 Chad Williams 4/10/24

Chad Williams' Dear Philadelphia

Chef Chad Williams of Friday Saturday Sunday's letter to the Philadelphia hospitality community

Danny Childs 3/5/24 Danny Childs 3/5/24

Drink Slow

Bartender Danny Childs makes a case for cocktails built on the found, foraged, fresh, and fermented.

Philip Speer 12/31/23 Philip Speer 12/31/23

Philip Speer's Dear Austin-San Antonio

Chef Philip Speer’s letter to the Central Texas hospitality community

Team StarChefs 12/25/23 Team StarChefs 12/25/23

Hit or Miss?

The road to successful, can't-take-it off-the-menu dishes is paved by others that missed the mark.

Colles Stowell 11/2/23 Colles Stowell 11/2/23

Of Kelp and Kitchens

New England chefs are forging relationships with sea vegetables (and the folks that farm them).

Ben Sukle 10/1/23 Ben Sukle 10/1/23

Ben Sukle’s Dear Coastal New England

Chef Ben Sukle’s letter to the New England hospitality community

Anna Buxton 8/26/23 Anna Buxton 8/26/23

Get Real (Ale)

Brewer Anna Buxton of Steeplejack Brewing Company makes a case for preserving an English brewing tradition.

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