At Ladyhawk in West Hollywood, Chef Charbel Hayek translates the flavors of his Lebanese upbringing into an Eastern Mediterranean dining experience shaped by classical technique and Southern California’s seasonal ingredients. His cooking honors familiar preparations while leaving room for creativity, bringing fresh perspective to everything from house-baked breads and vibrant mezze to wood-fired specialties. 2026 […]
The Washington Inn is Santa Fe is officially open. This luxury all-suite hotel offers guests a new way to stay in one of the country’s most visited cities. The new luxury hotel in the Historic District has 27 suites with 44 bedrooms in total. Editor’s note: Originally published Dec. 4, 2025, this story was updated […]
At Champagne Tiger in Denver, Chef Josh Hood’s French-American cooking matches the personality of the restaurant: spirited, inviting and comfortable. Behind the diner exterior, Hood’s menu brings together breakfast pasta, classic omelets and caviar (the caviar is served in a keepsake ashtray!). It’s food that complements a lively dining room, giving guests a little something […]
The Washington Inn is Santa Fe is officially open. This luxury all-suite hotel offers guests a new way to stay in one of the country’s most visited cities. The new luxury hotel in the Historic District has 27 suites with 44 bedrooms in total. Editor’s note: Originally published Dec. 4, 2025, this story was updated […]
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Meet 41 chefs and culinary leaders shaping the future of dining across the Southwest. The Southwest’s culinary identity cannot be defined by a single flavor, ingredient or tradition. It’s shaped by family recipes, Indigenous foodways, borderlands influences, global perspectives, local agriculture and the chefs who transform those stories into memorable dining experiences. The inaugural 2026 […]
At Ladyhawk in West Hollywood, Chef Charbel Hayek translates the flavors of his Lebanese upbringing into an Eastern Mediterranean dining experience shaped by classical technique and Southern California’s seasonal ingredients. His cooking honors familiar preparations while leaving room for creativity, bringing fresh perspective to everything from house-baked breads and vibrant mezze to wood-fired specialties. 2026 […]
At Kai, Chef Drew Anderson approaches fine dining through education, seasonality, local sourcing and respect for the Gila River Indian Community. His cooking combines Indigenous ingredients and Southwestern food traditions with global techniques while helping guests understand the people, land and stories behind each dish. Need more? Read more: 2026 BOSW Southwest Chef Series Chef […]
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