ハワイアン航空はファーストクラス食事部門の新エグゼクティブ・シェフにデル・バルデス氏を任命した。MWレストランのチームの後任となるハワイ出身のバルデス氏は、地元施設での経験を活かし、航空会社の機内メニューを強化する。新メニューは今週の国際線でデビューした。
ハワイアン航空は2026年3月5日、ファーストクラス食事プログラムの新エグゼクティブ・シェフとしてデル・バルデス氏が就任すると発表した。ハワイ生まれハワイ育ちのバルデス氏は、2021年以来、同社の料理チームの一員となっている。彼は2021年からプログラムを率いてきたMWレストランの夫婦、ウェイド・ウエオカ氏とミシェル・ウエオカ氏の後任となる。
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Eleven Madison Park, a pioneering vegan fine-dining restaurant, announced in August 2025 that it would add limited meat and dairy to its menu starting October 2025. The decision, aimed at broadening its customer base, has left aspiring vegan chefs like Letícia Dias and Autumn Henson scrambling for alternatives in a shrinking market. This shift highlights challenges for plant-based haute cuisine amid rising restaurant closures.
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Chef Charlie Mitchell, the first Black chef in New York City to earn a Michelin star, discussed his career influences and new role at Saga in a recent Newsweek interview. Born in Detroit, the 34-year-old chef credits family soul food traditions and early TV inspirations for shaping his authentic approach to cuisine. Now leading Saga after his mentor's passing, Mitchell emphasizes emotional connections in dining experiences.