Guides
Guides
Dispatches from artisan workshops, kitchens, cellars, and benches — on method, place, and the work itself.
- Field Notes
Darling West Hollywood Menu Pivots to Southern Cooking After Guest Demand
James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock opened Darling in August 2025 with a California-only menu. By October, guest requests for grits and cornbread prompted a Southern pivot.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 9, 2026 - Field Notes
FYN restaurant wins Eat Out Woolworths 2026 award
FYN’s 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant of the Year win turns attention to Peter Tempelhoff, Ashley Moss and Jennifer Hugé.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 9, 2026 - Field Notes
A Realistic Guide to Visiting the Audemars Piguet Musée Atelier
A Realistic Guide to Visiting the Audemars Piguet Musée Atelier You can visit the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet, and the process is more accessible than the brand's reputation might suggest.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 9, 2026 - Field Notes
Chef Hasung Lee Opens Oyatte in NYC After Atomix and The French Laundry
After more than a decade in Michelin-starred kitchens, Hasung Lee debuts his first solo restaurant with an eight-course tasting menu anchored by upstate New York farms.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 9, 2026 - Field Notes
Angelos Bafas Opens Cato Covent Garden Bar After Leaving CRG
Greek-born bartender Angelos Bafas opened Cato, a two-floor Covent Garden venue housing two bars and a British spirits-focused program, after departing Creative Restaurant Group in September 2025.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 8, 2026 - Field Notes
Sean Brock Pivots Darling West Hollywood Menu Back to Southern Roots
Two months after opening with California cuisine, James Beard winner Sean Brock returned Darling to Lowcountry cooking after guests asked for grits and cornbread.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 8, 2026 - Field Notes
Murano's Real Glass Maestros in Person: How to Get In and What You'll See
Murano's Working Furnaces: How to Get In and What You'll See You can get into a working Murano furnace.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 8, 2026 - Field Notes
Wayfinder Wines Margaret River Opens Its Farm Restaurant in August
Wayfinder Winery & Farm Restaurant opens in August on a solar-powered Cowaramup estate, with Brendan Pratt in the kitchen.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 8, 2026 - Field Notes
What Commissioning Custom Furniture and Joinery Actually Involves
What Commissioning Custom Furniture and Joinery Actually Involves A lead time of six to fourteen weeks is the number most first-time clients underestimate.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 7, 2026 - Field Notes
A Realistic Guide to Visiting Seki: The Swordsmiths and Blade Makers of Japan in 2026
Explore the rich heritage of Seki, Japan, home to renowned knife makers and swordsmiths. This guide offers practical tips for visiting in 2026, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of Seki's blades.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 7, 2026 - Field Notes
Château Sainte Marguerite Rosé: Five Decades of Massal Selection and Organic Viticulture
Between the Bay of Hyères and the inland valleys of Pierrefeu, the Fayard family has spent nearly fifty years building one of Provence's most distinctive cru classé estates through massal selection, organic certification, and a philosophy of minerality.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 6, 2026 - Field Notes
Angelos Bafas Opens Cato Covent Garden: Two Bars, One Julep
According to spirits_business, acclaimed bartender Angelos Bafas has opened Cato, a Covent Garden venue featuring two bars and a reimagined program anchored by the House of Julep's mint and herbs grown on site.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 5, 2026 - Field Notes
E.J. Lagasse, Youngest Two-Michelin Star Chef, Values One Thing More
E.J. Lagasse became the youngest chef in history to helm a two-Michelin star restaurant when Emeril's earned two stars in November 2025. Four years into leading the New Orleans restaurant, he's increased revenue 167% and landed on the World's 50 Best list, but the accolade he values most is working alongside his father.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 5, 2026 - Field Notes
Chef Hasung Lee Opens Oyatte NYC Restaurant After Atomix
Former Atomix sous chef Hasung Lee debuts Oyatte at 125 East 39th Street, serving an eight-course tasting menu with upstate farm produce across two floors.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 5, 2026 - Field Notes
Rodney Scott Brings Whole-Hog Barbecue to Pair'd Margaret River Festival
James Beard Award-winning Charleston pitmaster Rodney Scott will headline two events at Western Australia's Pair'd Margaret River Region Festival, November 19-22, 2026.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 4, 2026 - Field Notes
Dave Beran Wins James Beard Award Best Chef California 2026
Dave Beran of Santa Monica's Seline and Pasjoli takes California's top chef honor at the 2026 James Beard Awards, extending L.A.'s winning streak to four consecutive years.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 4, 2026 - Field Notes
Wayfinder Wines Margaret River: Brendan Pratt Joins Off-Grid Winery
Brendan Pratt, whose two-decade career includes The Fat Duck and Vasse Felix, takes the kitchen at Wayfinder Wines, a gravity-fed, off-grid winery opening in Cowaramup this August.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 4, 2026 - Field Notes
Artiste Winery's Bion Rice: The Fifth-Generation Winemaker Who Starts Every Vintage With a Painting
Bion Rice inverts the traditional winemaking process at California's Artiste Winery, starting with Impressionist-inspired artwork and crafting wines to match the visual narrative on each label.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 3, 2026 - Field Notes
What a Commission from the Pastry Chefs Redefining Fine Dining Desserts Actually Involves
Exploring the intricate process behind commissions from pastry chefs reveals how fine dining pastry trends are evolving. These culinary artists blend creativity and technique to elevate dessert experiences.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 3, 2026 - Field Notes
What Studying the Sommeliers Behind the World's Hardest Wine Lists Actually Involves
Exploring the sommeliers behind the world's hardest wine lists reveals a blend of expertise, creativity, and cultural knowledge, showcasing their vital role in curating exceptional dining experiences.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 3, 2026 - Field Notes
Ben Yabrow New Bar: Head Bartender Leaves Top-Ranked Sip & Guzzle
Ben Yabrow departed Sip & Guzzle the Friday before it topped the 50 Best Bars in North America 2026 list to open his own dual-concept bar in New York City.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 3, 2026 - Field Notes
James Halliday Wine Critic: 140 Dinners, 50 Years, One Final Book
James Halliday closes a 50-year career with a 448-page book documenting 140 wine dinners, from 1970s Bordeaux with Len Evans to grand cru Burgundies with Prime Ministers.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 2, 2026 - Field Notes
Sean Brock Pivots Darling West Hollywood Menu Back to Southern Roots
James Beard Award, winning chef Sean Brock opened Darling in August 2025 with California-only cooking. By October, guests asked for cornbread and grits, and Brock reversed course.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 2, 2026 - Field Notes
Cooper's Cut Wine List: Gonzalo Rodriguez Diaz's Hotel List Worth Seeking Out
Gonzalo Rodriguez Diaz has built the Cooper's Cut wine list into one of London's most historically grounded hotel programs, anchored by Haut-Brion provenance and aged whites at peak.
Hugo MarchettiJuly 2, 2026
