What makes a great chef? Is it sheer cooking skill? A penchant for managing a motley kitchen crew while keeping costs in check? The ability to translate a unique and interesting point of view onto a ...

Originally published Feb. 11, 2020. The Free Press will reveal its 2025 Restaurant of the Year and Top 10 New Restaurants and Dining Experiences next week. In the meantime, here's a look at a past ...

Melissa King has been very successful after winning season 17 of Top Chef in 2020. After finishing fourth place on the competition show in season 12, the chef — who is an Asian-American and queer ...