Food Industry

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Upscale restaurant interior with patrons and chefs, illustrating the tension between luxury dining demand and rising costs.

Restaurant Price Hikes Signal Wider Menu Changes by 2026

Noma's Los Angeles pop-up, priced at $1,500 per person including gratuity and beverage pairing, sold out its entire 16-week residency in just 60 seconds, according to Fine Dining Lovers .

Julian Vance·July 7, 2026

An empty, dimly lit restaurant interior with a 'Closed' sign visible, symbolizing the impact of systemic challenges on the industry.

Restaurants

Systemic challenges are leading to restaurant closures in 2026, study finds.

In New Zealand alone, 414 hospitality businesses entered liquidation in the past year, a stark 49% increase year-on-year, according to a Centrix Credit Bureau report cited by The Spinoff .

Julian Vance·June 19, 2026

Diverse group of chefs and restaurateurs celebrating at the James Beard Awards, highlighting culinary excellence and achievement.

Recipes

James Beard Awards 2026 Nominees Announced for Top Honors

Chef Meherwan and Molly Irani, founders of Chai Pani, are among the national Outstanding Restaurateur nominees for the 2026 James Beard Awards.

Julian Vance·June 6, 2026

Split image: James Beard Award winner receiving an award contrasted with a closed restaurant door, symbolizing culinary industry highs and lows.

Recipes

James Beard Award Nominations Emerge for 2026 Ceremony

In Raleigh, James Beard Award finalists Meherwan and Molly Irani gear up to open their new Botiwalla restaurant.

Finn Campbell·May 30, 2026

A meticulously prepared dish showcasing fresh Florida ingredients, illuminated by warm, inviting light, representing sustainable culinary excellence.

Recipes

2026 Michelin Guide Spotlights Florida's Sustainable Stars

The 2026 Michelin Guide added nine new Tampa Bay recommendations, signaling a growing focus on Florida's culinary scene and its emerging sustainable stars.

Julian Vance·May 30, 2026