The crisp autumn breeze signals the arrival of two of the most highly anticipated culinary seasons: crab and truffle. These luxurious ingredients, celebrated for their unmatched flavors and rarity, take center stage on menus around the globe, making this the perfect time to explore the world’s most expensive Michelin-starred restaurants. Many of these establishments embrace... Read More The post The Priciest Michelin-starred Restaurants of 2024 appeared first on Chef's Pencil ..read more

When you leave the cinema or theatre, or just when you’ve enjoyed a long day out, there is nothing like sitting down to a late meal with friends or family, especially at the weekends when you don’t have to be up early for work. But the chance of finding a good restaurant still open for... Read More The post The World’s Late Night Dining Capitals: The Cities Where Booking a Late Night Meal is Easiest appeared first on Chef's Pencil ..read more

October marks National Pizza Month in the U.S. – a month-long celebration of one of America’s, and the world’s, favorite foods. Pizza, of course, is an Italian invention. But Italian migrants brought their craft and traditional recipes to all corners of the world, with America being perhaps the most enthusiastic recipients. This is why, back... Read More The post Philly: The World’s Most Pizza-Obsessed City, While New York Serves the Best appeared first on Chef's Pencil ..read more

Why does this matter? The Michelin Guide has long been used as a marketing tool to promote cities, regions and countries as prime fine-dining destinations. The recognition and prestige associated with Michelin stars can significantly boost a city’s, and country’s, tourism appeal and culinary reputation (Denmark and the Basque Country being prime examples). With the global culinary tourism market estimated at $11.5 billions (and growing), there is a significant opportunity at stake. The Michelin Guide is also ‘on the move,’ with the addition of new restaurants and a geographic expansion now cov ..read more

In just two months, Paris will take center stage globally as it hosts the 30th edition of the Summer Olympics. Sixteen million people are expected to visit the French capital during the Olympics. Besides cheering for their favorite teams and athletes, everyone will want to sample some divine French food. There’s plenty of amazing food to be had in Paris, but if you want to experience something truly special, try one of its Michelin-starred restaurants. After all, France is the birthplace of the famous Michelin Guide, and Paris, next to Tokyo, has the highest number of Michelin stars in the wo ..read more

The Michelin Guide, launched over a century ago, has become a benchmark of culinary excellence, highlighting the world’s finest dining establishments. In recent years, the Guide has expanded its geographic coverage, bringing more cities into the spotlight and recognizing their culinary contributions. Our research team has crunched the latest data to reveal the cities with the most Michelin stars in 2024. 1. Tokyo No of restaurants: 180 Tokyo, with an impressive 180 Michelin-starred restaurants, remains the city with the highest number of Michelin restaurants in the world. Known for its amazin ..read more

The Michelin Guide was launched over 100 years ago, and since its inception it has expanded its coverage to more than 40 countries and territories. Recently, the Michelin Guide has expanded its coverage to even more regions (e.g. its geographic coverage in the US) and countries across the globe. Argentina, Vietnam, Malaysia, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Czechia are just some of the newest additions to the Michelin Guide. But which countries are home to the most Michelin-starred restaurants? 1. France Number of restaurants: 639 Guy Savoy in Paris; Photo courtesy of Guy Savoy France, the birthpla ..read more

Here is a feast of fantastic foods that start with F. 1. Flapjacks Not to be confused with the American pancakes, or any pancakes for that matter. Traditional British flapjacks are tasty treats made from oats, golden syrup, and butter, delightfully chewy and slightly crispy. Cuppa tea and you’re all sorted. 2. Falafel Who ever said vegan foods can’t be delicious? These crispy, savory fritters made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, aromatics and herbs beg to differ. Just look how they’re now popular all around the world. Since we’re here, you may want to give our falafel recipe a try. 3. Foie ..read more

Are you ready to explore some delicious treats that start with the letter “N” and get inspired for the upcoming meals you’re planning to have? The ideas are limitless, you just need to make a list of your favorites.  Shall we begin? 1. Naan Bread Naan bread, a favorite in Indian cuisine, is a soft flatbread. It’s made with flour, water, yeast, and yogurt, and then cooked in a clay oven. This gives it a crispy outside and a soft inside. It’s great for dipping in curries or enjoying by itself. 2. Nacatamal Nacatamal is a special dish from Nicaragua. It’s made by wrapping seasoned corn dough ..read more

In the culinary world, “A” is not just for apple. In fact, there are a plethora of foods and dishes that start with the first letter of the alphabet. From all over the world, there are countless examples, ranging from appetizers to desserts, and everything in between. Here are some of the most popular foods that start with the letter a: 1. Apple pie An iconic American dessert that’s not only delicious but also a symbol of comfort and tradition. Deeply rooted in culinary traditions, often associated with home-cooked meals, family gatherings, and holidays, apple pie is often considered an emblem ..read more