FEATURES
Read about the latest industry techniques, trends, and ideas as well as personal stories from restaurant professionals around the country.
New York Kitchen Notebook
An in-depth look at some of our favorite dishes and cocktails from our time on the ground in New York City.
Natasha David on Embracing Change
Natasha David tells the story of closing Nitecap and reckoning with the state of the hospitality community.
Perfect Pairings
An accompanying wine, beer or cocktail takes these dishes to the next level.
No Mortadella Left Behind
At Carmenta's, America's finest mortadella is the foundation of Chefs Paul Cacici and Domenick Gianfrancesco’s meaty, unctuous vodka sauce.
The Reset Button
Through redefined menus, pared-back but highly trained staff and a focus on employee welfare, these culinary professionals share how they've emerged victorious through COVID-19.
Market Value
When Greenpoint institution Maria's Deli closed, the proprietor was reluctant to pass down her space, until her friend Edouard Massih promised to pay homage to the deli through his new concept, Edy's Grocer.
The New Hospitality
Carrying the weight of New Yorkers' livelihoods, restaurant professionals like Sommelier Emmeline Zhao of Silver Apricot, are leveling with their guests to make operations a bit simpler.
The Way to Glass Noodles
Chef Victor Huang of Very Fresh Noodles provides a step-by-step guide to making slurpable glass noodles with a QQ texture that won't quit.
Book Report
Passed through the generations and marked up with substitutions, cookbooks often hold a place of sentimentality for those who love food. We asked industry professionals about their favorite ones.
Body & Sol
How do you maintain mental and physical health while working 50-plus hours a week during a pandemic? Chef Francesca Chaney has some answers.
The Dos and Don'ts of Opening a Community Food Hub
Winston Chiu of Rethink Food and Femi Rodney Frazer of Collective Fare give advice on how to start an emergency food program.
Preserving The Duck
Left with a fridge full of ducks, Olmsted's Taylor Hester got creative and turned to the pastrami brine.
Marcus Samuelsson’s Dear New York
A message from Marcus Samuelsson to the New York City restaurant community.
2020 StarChefs New York Rising Stars Awards
StarChefs returns to New York to celebrate the city’s most talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals.
COVID-NYC: Chef Chintan Pandya
Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is Chef Chintan Pandya's story.
COVID-NYC: Chef Eric SZE of 886
Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is Chef Eric Sze's story.
COVID-NYC: Chef Silvia Barban of LaRina
Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is Chef Silvia Barban's story.
COVID-NYC: Claire Sprouse of Hunky Dory
Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is bar professional Claire Sprouse’s story.
COVID-NYC: CHEF Jae Lee of Nowon
Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is Chef Jae Lee's story.