Japan Meets the American South at Kata Robata
Fusing Flavor: Houston’s Kata Robata mixes traditional Japanese elements with cheesy southern flair. Cheese may not be the first ingredient you think of when it comes to Japanese cuisine. However, at Kata Robata, cheese seamlessly marries Japanese ingredients and the comforting flavors of Houston. Led by four-time James Beard Award–nominee chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi, Kata […]
Kata Robata Miso Lobster Mac and Cheese
Chef Hori conceptualized Kata Robata as an ambitious restaurant that fuses tradition with modern technique. His take on the Southern classic combines comforting cheesy flavor with miso paste and lobster for an umami-packed dish that wows. Chef Hori conceptualized Kata Robata as an ambitious restaurant that fuses tradition with modern technique. His take on the […]
Bimi’s Canteen: A Cheese Lover’s Haven In Upstate New York
A BREEZY, RURAL RESTAURANT IN CHATHAM, NEW YORK, WITH A TOUCH OF THE BIG CITY Bimi’s Canteen in Chatham, NY. Photo credit Christian Harder Photography. The aesthetic at Bimi’s Canteen and Bar is an eclectic mix of grand yet sparse, beautifully lit for comfort and clarity. This is hardly surprising considering the owners are Ellen […]
Only in Your State: A North Carolina Cheese Shop Offers Speakeasy-style Dinners
A European wine and cheese bar in the small town of Carrboro, North Carolina? Absolutely. Michelle and Stevie Webb are “cheese entrepreneurs.” Unsurprisingly, their series of “Speakcheesy” dinners in a speakeasy bar consistently sells out.
Top Chef Finalist Dan Jacobs Shares His Favorite Cheeses to Cook With
Top Chef Season 21 contestant Dan Jacobs shares his favorite Wisconsin cheeses—and a recipe for how to make one!
This Houston Restaurant Fires Comfort Food with a Southern European Twist
Houston Restaurant Rosie Cannonball Dishes Southern European Comfort Food
Chef’s Dish: A Michelin-Starred Indian Restaurant Showcases Menu Featuring Parmigiano Reggiano
Junoon, a Michelin-starred restaurant known for its robust Indian menu, has recently demonstrated how Parmigiano Reggiano pairs impressively with other cuisines without compromising cultural flavors.
Chef’s Dish: Canela Bistro and Wine Bar
More than 10 years after it opened, Canela is still serving loyal customers both traditional Spanish and Spanish-inspired California cuisine, along with an ever-changing, exclusively Spanish wine list.
Chef’s Dish: At Mish Mish, Fried Armenian String Cheese Sets the Fun, Casual Vibe
The fried Armenian string cheese has become one of the most popular dishes on Mish Mish’s menu, a flagship small plate that sums up Tewfik’s vision: easy, simple, fun.
French Alpine Fare Meets a Love for Maine Cheese at Alice and Lulu’s
Photography by Nicole Wolf Chef Lex Godin can pinpoint when they fell in love with Maine cheese. It was 2017, and they were working as the executive chef at 45 North, a ski resort restaurant in western Maine, which served Kennebec Cheesery’s Sugarloaf, an aged, Alpine-style goat’s milk cheese. Due to a delivery hiccup, Lex […]
