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MICHELIN LAUNCH CELEBRATES FINEST OF NZ CUISINE
13+ hour, 12+ min ago (861+ words) New Zealand has officially joined the global MICHELIN Guide map, marking the Guide's first-ever expansion into Oceania. The MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026 recognises 110 restaurants across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, celebrating their quality, creativity and strong sense of place. After…...
Executive Role for Jean-Denis Rieubland
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (391+ words) Four Seasons Resort Marrakech announced the appointment of Jean-Denis Rieubland as Executive Chef. A Meilleur Ouvrier de France, he joins the resort to oversee the entirety of its culinary experiences. He later joined the iconic Negresco in Nice, where he…...
Restaurant Month On the Horizon
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (369+ words) Heart of the City has revealed the official lineup for Restaurant Month 2026, with more than 100 city centre restaurants, exclusive dining offers, one-off chef collaborations, cultural food experiences and special events set to take over Auckland this August. Running from 131 August,…...
Hyokeun Choi on Elevating East
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (579+ words) For Hyokeun Choi, food has always been at the centre of his family life, and spending time with his mother and grandmother taught him that cooking is about much more than preparing a meal. "It's about bringing people together with…...
New Role for Francesco Acquaviva
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (807+ words) Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay has welcomed Chef Francesco Acquaviva to lead its culinary program. Trained under culinary giants such as Heston Blumenthal and Heinz Beck across four three-Michelin-star kitchens, he brings a philosophy of precision and surprise, and a…...
Jamie Pesaque Celebrates Nuna Success
2+ week, 5+ day ago (279+ words) After one year of celebrating its anniversary at Four Seasons Hotel Miami, NUNA has officially secured its permanent home inside the hotel, marking a major milestone for the acclaimed Nikkei concept led by renowned Peruvian chef Jaime Pesaque. Chef Pesaque's…...
Rising Chefs Prepare to Go Head-to-Head
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (594+ words) As New Zealand's hospitality industry continues to evolve, clear career pathways and hands-on experience have never been more critical. Now, the new generation of chefs will go head-to-head in a high-stakes, career-defining cook-off. Since 1965, the Nestl" Golden Chef's Hat Award…...
NZ Michelin Guide to be announced June 30
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (191+ words) As the MICHELIN Guide's first-ever destination in Oceania, and the furthest the Guide has ever travelled to, New Zealand will be celebrated with an evening honouring the country's rich food culture, deep connection to land and sea, and the spirit…...
The Vivid Taste of NSW Wine
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (261+ words) NSW is the birthplace of Australian wine, with the country's first vines planted at Circular Quay in 1788. Almost 240 years later, Vivid Food will bring wine-pairing dinners and tasting experiences to the streets surrounding Australia's first vineyard. "The NSW Visitor Economy…...
Worldchefs Lands in Wales
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (443+ words) This month, the biggest global event for chefs landed in the UK for the first time in its 98-year history. The World Association of Chefs" Societies (Worldchefs), the largest international membership organisation in the food and beverage industry, brought its…...