Maude: Curtis Stone’s culinary experiences
Inspired by the cooking of his mother Lorraine and grandmothers Maude and Gwen, Curtis Stone developed his own recipes at an early age. “Making fudge with Maude is perhaps my earliest… READ MORE
n/naka: Haute Japanese cuisine – the art of kaiseki
Kaiseki is a traditional multi-course dinner and a prime example of Japan’s culinary prowess. Based on centuries-old rituals, this culinary art is an expression of time and place, with an emphasis on esthetics. Kaiseki is above all an embodiment of omotenashi, which translates to wholehearted hospitality. Several ancient Japanese haute cuisines inspired the modern kaiseki, which showcases five traditional cooking techniques. The cuisine of Niki Nakayama, chef and owner of n/naka, epitomizes the nobility of modern kaiseki tradition. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the chef is one of the few women in the world to own a fine-dining Japanese restaurant… READ MORE
Gucci Osteria: Massimo Bottura brings Italy to Rodeo Drive
In 2018, world-renowned three-Michelin-star Chef Massimo Bottura opened Gucci Osteria at the Gucci Garden in Florence. Two years later, Bottura opened his first restaurant in the United States: Gucci Osteria Beverly Hills. Located on the roof of Gucci’s flagship store on Rodeo Drive, the restaurant draws inspiration from the Florence location with Gucci Décor wallpaper, antique mirrors, red marble dining tables and wicker dining chairs. Massimo Bottura and Marco Bizzarri, CEO of Gucci, grew up in Modena, Italy. With their osterie, the lifelong friends unite two cornerstones of Italian culture… READ MORE
