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How Family and Home Inspired Chef Ben Kacmarcik

The Executive Chef of Fresco by Scotto in New York City, Ben Kacmarcik, shares how his love of cooking came from the nurturing of his family and the ingredients available in his hometown of Seattle.

September 25, 2023

The Familial Influences of Chef Michael Hanna

Chef Michael Hanna of St. Vito Focacceria shares the inspiration of his Italian roots in the American South.

September 21, 2023

What I Learned during a Year in Italy

Our Editor-in-Chief reminisces about his Italian adventure 20 years later.

September 18, 2023

Saint Bibiana Brings Coastal Italian Cuisine to Savannah

Chef Derek Simcik is at the helm of the dining and bar options at the forthcoming Hotel Bardo in Georgia’s booming seaside city. Here he tells us about the journey that led to Saint Bibiana.

September 14, 2023

How Travel and Exploration Inspired Chef Jody Williams

The celebrated chef of many West Village hot spots shares the five dishes that inspired her career.

September 12, 2023

Finding the Classic Restaurants in Florence

Our contributor shares her favorite classic restaurants in Florence that never get old.

September 12, 2023

Mister Charles in Dallas Shakes Up Fine Dining

A new-school approach to Continental Cuisine, with heavy Italian and French influences, and inspired hospitality, finds a testing ground, thanks to Chas Martin and Duro Hospitality.

September 7, 2023

The Tuscan Memories and Love Inspirations of Chef Rita Sodi

Celebrated chef and restaurateur, Rita Sodi, takes a trip down memory lane to the food of her Tuscan childhood that inspired her career.

September 6, 2023

The Ingredients that Inspired Chef Abram Bissell

The highly-decorated chef of Principe restaurant in New York City recalls the five ingredients of his Florida Keys upbringing that inspire his cooking.

August 24, 2023