Food & Culinary

Chef Nick Provencher has introduced a chef's table experience at Ash Restaurant inside the historic Ash Street Inn in Manchester. The intimate dinners, held three nights a week, feature five changing courses cooked solely by Provencher for up to 12 guests. Owner Michael Pedler converted the Victorian bed-and-breakfast into a boutique hotel to host these family-style events.

28. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Next Level Chef resumes its fifth season on FOX on April 2, 2026, following a brief hiatus, with 15 chefs competing in a unique three-tier kitchen. Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington, and Richard Blais return as mentors guiding teams through high-stakes challenges. The show, which premiered January 29, offers a $500,000 prize to the winner.

A new fast-casual chicken restaurant called Hencraft has opened in downtown Buffalo, claiming to be the second-best chicken creation from the city. The eatery held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday and began serving customers the following day at 11 a.m.

11. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Market data shows that users of GLP-1 weight loss drugs in the US are driving higher sales of premium chocolate, contrary to earlier expectations of declining demand. Households using these medications account for a larger share of chocolate purchases despite reduced overall appetite. This trend highlights a shift toward quality over quantity in indulgences.

Michigan State University Extension has opened registration for the 2026 Agritourism Summit, scheduled for May 14 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme. The event aims to cultivate opportunities through collaboration, innovation, and policy to support the state's rural economy. It will gather farmers, entrepreneurs, officials, and advocates to explore agritourism trends and share best practices.

11. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Michelin Guide Portugal 2026 was unveiled at the Savoy Palace Hotel in Funchal, Madeira, recognizing 210 restaurants across the country. Fifty Seconds in Lisbon earned its second star, joining eight other two-star establishments, while ten restaurants received their first star. Porto emerged as a highlight with four new one-star additions, underscoring the city's rising gastronomic prominence.