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[shef] / ʃɛf /


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The development, which will house 338 condominiums, marks Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s first foray into residential real estate.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

After working for many years in India's luxury hotels, chef Shikha Gupta, who teaches bakery and pastry-making at Vatel, is pleased to see her classes have "as many men as women."

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

While Fall and Maloney designed much of the menu, leading the kitchen will be a new head chef: Daniel Nguyen, formerly of Osteria Mozza and Lolo Wine Bar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Also on its front page, television chef Dipna Anand shares that she had 13 miscarriages.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

“Oh, a’ight. What are you, a chef or something?”

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

Everyone we spoke to agreed with that, praising the talented chefs who sent out all sorts of delicious dishes, from braised ox cheek to mackerel to pork loin, day and night.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

But all-inclusive resorts have quietly transformed into luxury destinations, according to the note, with Michelin-starred chefs and yoga and wellness retreats, as the travel industry increasingly chases wealthier consumers to offset potentially shrinking profits.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

The new store in Duarte has a SushiOro, an in-store sushi market featuring rolls and signature sauces developed by Vallarta’s chefs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Indian chefs who have worked at prestigious restaurants, including overseas, teach their respective specialties: Indian, European, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, as well as bakery and pastry-making.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

These Americans employ about nine thousand personal chefs, up from about four hundred just ten years ago, according to the American Personal Chef Association.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times


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