Jason Hammel 9/17/21 Jason Hammel 9/17/21

Jason Hammel’s Dear Chicago

A hard talk about love from chef/owner Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe.

Team StarChefs 9/13/21 Team StarChefs 9/13/21

2022 StarChefs Chicago Rising Stars Awards

StarChefs returns to Chicago to celebrate the city’s most talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals.

Aiman Javed 9/6/21 Aiman Javed 9/6/21

Craft Service

Pastry Chef Kelsey Brito of Milo & Olive arranges holiday fairs to motivate her staff and engage the community.

Lizzie Takimoto 9/1/21 Lizzie Takimoto 9/1/21

9,000 Cocktails To Go

Umbrella Hospitality Group’s Nick Meyer stayed in the game by batching over 9,000 hibiscus cocktails in a barrel at LONO Hollywood.

Sam Rethmeier 8/27/21 Sam Rethmeier 8/27/21

When The Somm Can’t Smell

République's wine director Sam Rethmeier reflects on COVID-19's impact on his health, his senses, and his career.

Kendyl Kearly 8/22/21 Kendyl Kearly 8/22/21

Bring Out the Bubbly

Baltaire's Wine Director Matthew Arnall discusses the increase in popularity of Champagne since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amelia Schwartz 8/17/21 Amelia Schwartz 8/17/21

One Year Later

After public health restrictions shuttered restaurant life, these six L.A. restaurant pros found creative ways to keep cooking and pivot their careers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amelia Schwartz 8/7/21 Amelia Schwartz 8/7/21

Milk & Conchas

Pastry Chef Thessa Diadem of All Day Baby applies Japanese baking techniques to create a unique spin on pan dulce.

Jennifer Shen, Jennifer Yee, and Rose Lawrence 8/2/21 Jennifer Shen, Jennifer Yee, and Rose Lawrence 8/2/21

The State of Pastry

As restaurant staffs decrease, the role of the pastry chef has changed more than any other. We asked Jennifer Shen, Jennifer Yee and Rose Lawrence to share what it's been like.

Kendyl Kearly 7/29/21 Kendyl Kearly 7/29/21

Pain Perdu Anew

The masterful components behind Chef Douglas Rankin’s apple and brie confection at Bar Restaurant.

Team StarChefs 7/25/21 Team StarChefs 7/25/21

Los Angeles Kitchen Notebook

An in-depth look at some of our favorite dishes and cocktails from our time on the ground in Los Angeles

Team StarChefs 7/21/21 Team StarChefs 7/21/21

Family-Style

Seven Los Angeles restaurant pros share what they've learned from their hospitality-veteran parents.

Lesley Balla 7/17/21 Lesley Balla 7/17/21

The Neighborhood Spot

Los Angeles restaurants shape their communities, and the communities shape them.

Dakota Kim 7/13/21 Dakota Kim 7/13/21

Full Asking price

Chef Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai disrupts the status quo of menu prices. Justin and food writer Dakota Kim discuss price expectations for Thai cuisine.

Erin Lettera 7/9/21 Erin Lettera 7/9/21

Prix Fixe Playlist

Twelve Los Angeles musicians-turned-hospitality-workers curate a kitchen playlist for pre-service prep.

Aiman Javed 7/5/21 Aiman Javed 7/5/21

Tacos On The Block

Evil Cooks and Birria Pa La Cruda have humble locations but large community impacts in Los Angeles. Here's how they make it work.

Amelia Schwartz 6/27/21 Amelia Schwartz 6/27/21

How to Build a Porridge Bowl

Chef Minh Phan’s guide to building the best porridge bowl imaginable!

Kendyl Kearly 6/23/21 Kendyl Kearly 6/23/21

Hot Take

Eszett’s SBez hot sauce line is politically-charged. For our Los Angeles issue, we challenged Chef Spencer Bezaire to come up with a special, Rising Stars-themed flavor that sets fire to old industry standards.

Team StarChefs 6/19/21 Team StarChefs 6/19/21

The Chicken Came First

Chef Andy Doubrava of Rustic Canyon's partnership with Autonomy Farms and Produce Hunter Karen Beverlin shows off the best of Los Angeles.

Jonathan Whitener 6/15/21 Jonathan Whitener 6/15/21

Jonathan Whitener’s Dear Los Angeles

Chef Jonathan Whitener of All Day Baby’s love letter to the City of Angels.

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