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chef

[shef] / ʃɛf /


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The development, which will house 338 condominiums, marks Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s first foray into residential real estate.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

After working for many years in India's luxury hotels, chef Shikha Gupta, who teaches bakery and pastry-making at Vatel, is pleased to see her classes have "as many men as women."

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

"He said, 'at least you still have the chef'."

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

“It’s a staple for a lot of service industry people,” said the chef, restaurateur and three-time James Beard Award nominee in San Antonio.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

“Oh, a’ight. What are you, a chef or something?”

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

The holding area begins crawling with costumed characters as clowns, bloody chefs and haunted little girls await their turn in the makeup chair.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Everyone we spoke to agreed with that, praising the talented chefs who sent out all sorts of delicious dishes, from braised ox cheek to mackerel to pork loin, day and night.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

But all-inclusive resorts have quietly transformed into luxury destinations, according to the note, with Michelin-starred chefs and yoga and wellness retreats, as the travel industry increasingly chases wealthier consumers to offset potentially shrinking profits.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

"Ten or 15 years ago, there were far fewer young people dreaming of becoming chefs," said Aabhas Jain, director of bakery and pastry training at Ecole Ducasse, a French culinary school also operating in India.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

“It’s a term chefs use to describe the texture of the pasta. You want it to still be a little firm when you bite into it.”

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks


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