Ari Bendersky
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From standout sandwiches to refined bistro plates, these dishes defined Chicago dining in April.
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Seven chefs from across the country come together at Jack Rose to interpret New Orleans through a one-night menu shaped by mentorship, regional influence, and contemporary American dining.
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30MIN
Smashburgers may be popular but for Galuten a backyard barbeque requires something more substantial. “High-quality beef, barely formed into a patty, charred, and rare on a screaming-hot grill, with a slice of wilted smoked cheddar, a smear of ‘...
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30MIN
“Clams are my favorite seafood in the world,” says cookbook author and chef Noah Galuten. Inspired by the famed grilled clams at The Place in Guilford, Connecticut, this version pairs smoky...
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27MIN
Tahini acts as a natural thickener in this “nutty, creamy, acidic, beautifully balanced dish” from Noah Galuten. “You can easily substitute any vegetable here, but there is something especially wonderful about the balance of yogurt, sesame, and...
From seamless successions to difficult rebuilds, chefs reveal what it takes to take over iconic restaurants while balancing legacy, creativity, and the pressure to evolve.