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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Chef José Andrés Shows Us Why Asturias Is Spain's Unsung Culinary Haven
José Andrés Daniel Seung Lee With restaurants and humanitarian missions around the world, Chef José Andrés is globally renowned but always returns to his birthplace, Asturias, to reconnect with his roots. This lesser-known region in norther Spain is where his passion for food first began, inspired by its abundance; fresh seafood on the coast, cave-aged mountain cheeses, plentiful produce, and orchard-grown cider. On a recent trip with Capital One and PRIOR, Andrés shared an insider's look at the region's culinary richness. As we explore Asturias through his eyes and palate, don't be surprised if you want to plan your next culinary getaway here. 'The land of my birth, Asturias, is a beautiful, ancient kingdom between the mountains and the sea,' says Andrés. 'If you want the natural beauty of both mountains and oceans — and great food — you need to plan a vacation to this tiny corner of Spain.' Born in a small town called Mieres del Camín just south of the town of Oviedo, Andrés left the region as a child but the tastes and emotions surrounding Asturias never left him. 'I think Asturians are very simple, very welcoming, very honest people,' says Andrés. 'We've always been isolated by the mountains, but when people come to visit us, we welcome them in with a glass of sidra and a toothpick of chorizo. Asturian Cider Factory Daniel Seung Lee Of course, a trip to a cider factory was part of the itinerary the chef developed together with PRIOR, a luxury travel company which creates bespoke itineraries that lets travelers experience destinations like a local. Later this year, Capital One cardholders have a chance to explore the Scottish Highlands with golfer Colin Montgomorie or dive into design and entertaining with tastemaker Athena Calderone. Another absolute must was tasting the region's most esteemed dishes, Fabada Asturiana, made with beans from Asturias with tender, thin skins, cooked with chorizo, morcilla, bacon, pimentón, and garlic. The hearty dish is rich and filling, the type of meal to power a mountain hike in Asturias. Fabada Asturiana Daniel Seung Lee The itinerary also took guests behind the scenes of one of Spain's largest fish markets where a rich bounty of anchovies, crustaceans, and other seafood is delivered daily. Fishermen and fishmongers welcomed Andrés back as their culinary hometown hero while Capital One cardholders had a chance to see the daily bidding and selling process for the best fish and got try the freshest seafood, including unsightly but highly tasty gooseneck barnacles. Other highlights also included a stop in a secluded cheese cave and dinners at Michelin-starred restaurants that Andrés selected and is friends with the chefs. Asturian Cheese Cave Daniel Seung Lee In 2018 Andrés traveled with culinary legend Anthony Bourdain to Asturias to film an episode of Parts Unknown . While there they ate seafood, fabada, cheese, drank cider and even sang. It was a memorable few days where one chef showed the delicacies of his birthplace. 'Oh man, that was such a magical time. I have so many good memories from that trip,' says Andrés. 'It was one of my best moments with one of my best friends; when the episode aired, I watched with tears in my eyes, remembering what we had shared.' José Andres at Asturian Fish Market Daniel Seung Lee Asturias isn't just enticing to the tastebuds, it's also a treat to the eyes as you can wake up seeing the rugged peaks the Picos de Europa or smell the salty breeze of the Cantabrian Sea a quaint coastal village. Once its own kingdom, the 'Asturias es España; lo demás es tierra conquistada' (Asturias is Spain, the rest is conquered land) speaks to the deep pride in the region with its own unique culture and history. There's even an Asturian national anthem. From something as simple as eating freshly picked L'Arbeyu peas to enjoying luxurious caviar in freshly oysters, the spirit of Asturias was reflected in every dish, every story told by Chef José Andrés and every warm welcome at the local restaurants. Traveling with Andrés to his home region immersed guests into the heart of Asturias not as tourists but as honorary locals.
New York Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- New York Times
World Central Kitchen Resumes Gaza Operations After Nearly 7-Week Pause
World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by the celebrity chef José Andrés, has resumed operations in Gaza almost seven weeks after pausing cooking and distributing meals because of Israel's blockade of the enclave. The charity said in a statement that it cooked nearly 10,000 meals on Saturday, its first day of operations after it was able to deliver aid to its teams in Gaza for the first time in more than 12 weeks. World Central Kitchen suspended its work in Gaza on May 7, saying that it had run out of supplies to cook meals or make bread after Israel imposed a near total shutdown of aid deliveries, starting in March, that lasted almost three months. Israeli officials defended the blockade, saying it was intended to prevent Hamas from smuggling weapons or diverting aid supplies. But the United Nations and other international aid agencies criticized some of the measures as a form of collective punishment and warned of a growing hunger crisis because of the restrictions. They also said that Israel had not provided evidence that Hamas had systematically diverted aid. 'This pause marked a devastating moment in our response, cutting off a vital source of daily nourishment for families already facing extreme hardship,' World Central Kitchen said in its statement, adding that it had prepared and served more than 133 million meals in Gaza since October 2023. Last year, the group halted operations for nearly a month after Israel hit a convoy and killed seven of its workers, a strike that prompted widespread international condemnation. The Israeli military said that a number of failures, including a breakdown in communications and violations of the military's rules of engagement, had led to the attacks, and it dismissed two officers. Many families in Gaza have relied heavily on charities such as World Central Kitchen for meals as staple foods have become scarce and fuel for cooking has become nearly impossible to obtain. But much of the wider aid infrastructure in Gaza remains nonoperational since Israel began to allow some supplies to be delivered in mid-May, mostly under a new distribution system run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The beginning of the Israeli and U.S.-backed system has been chaotic, with scores of Palestinians killed as they tried to get food packages. 'Far too many people have died while trying to access the trickle of food aid coming in,' the U.N. World Food Program said in a statement this past week. 'Only a massive scale-up in food distributions can stabilize the situation, calm anxieties, and rebuild the trust within communities that more food is coming.' Abdel Nasser al-Ajrami, head of Gaza's bakers' union, said that the U.N.-supported kitchens across the territory remained out of service. We are unable to operate the bakeries because people are too desperate, making it nearly impossible to manage the constant chaos,' he said.
Eater
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
The 7 Most Anticipated Las Vegas Restaurant Openings, Summer 2025
It's been an impressive year for Las Vegas's dining scene. So far, 2025 has introduced restaurants that have immediately soared to must-visit territory, like Jeremy Ford's Michelin-starred Stubborn Seed, a new food hall that not only revitalizes the trend but introduces a slate of big-deal regional fare, the latest in the highly-anticipated James Trees culinary universe, and a lakeside stunner with serious seafood prowess. The back-half of the year is equally exciting, with restaurants on deck attached to famous names, long-awaited restaurants that are finally inching toward openings, and steakhouses with Michelin-recognized talent. Here are seven openings to look forward to this summer in Las Vegas. Projected Opening: July 2025 Major Player: Fabio Viviani Celebrity chef and Top Chef fan favorite Fabio Viviani brings his signature flair to Summerlin this summer with the debut of ai Pazzi, a modern Italian restaurant at JW Marriott Las Vegas. The opening is part of a sweeping culinary revamp at the resort and Rampart Casino in partnership with Fabio Viviani Hospitality. Expect handmade pastas, fresh seafood, indulgent entrees like lobster linguini and bistecca alla Fiorentina, and comforting starters like a crostino topped with roasted woodland mushrooms, gorgonzola fondue, and black truffle prosciutto. On Top Chef , Viviani earned praise for his soulful Italian cooking approach — and meatballs were part of his repertoire. So it's fitting that Fabio's wagyu meatball makes the menu, plated with tomato sauce, whipped ricotta, basil, and grilled bread. Dessert leans decadent — think sticky toffee pudding and roasted white chocolate tiramisu — while the cocktail list leans Italian and lively, with the Montenegro Nights that blends Old Forester 100 bourbon with vanilla and caramel syrups and citrusy Amaro Montenegro, garnished with a toasted marshmallow. Projected Opening: Summer 2025 A dedicated smash burger joint is landing on the Strip this summer. Naughty Patty's will open at the Cosmopolitan just steps from Block 16, serving up crispy-edged burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches fried in mayo, furikake-dusted fries, and over-the-top ice cream concretes. It's the only burger-focused restaurant at the resort, filling the gap left by Holsteins, which closed in 2024 after a 14-year run (thankfully, it later reopened downtown). Expect a tight menu starring thin patties with caramelized edges, yuzu-sesame sauce, and classic toppings — plus chili-style hot dogs and avocado add-ons. Smash burgers are trending across Vegas, from Sorry Not Sorry's packed pop-ups to Yukon Pizza's weekend specials; Naughty Patty's brings that craveable crunch to the heart of the Strip. Cosmopolitan executive chef Mark Crane says they're not just riding a trend: 'The flavor you get — and the speed — is what makes it stick.' Projected Opening: Summer 2025 Major Player: José Andrés José Andrés's acclaimed Bazaar Meat is migrating from the Sahara to a brand-new 10,000-square-foot space at the Venetian's Palazzo tower. Since its 2014 debut, Bazaar Meat has wowed diners with playful small bites — think crispy chicken-bechamel fritters served in a sneaker — and a dining room filled with roaring open-fire grills, jamón ibérico, and dramatic antler chandeliers. Its new home, part of the Venetian's $1.5 billion reinvestment, will sit beneath Lavo in the former restaurant-cum-car museum Dal Toro Ristorante. The new digs decked to impress, meaning it will be a more than suitable home for 15-course tasting menus of Andrés classics like caviar-filled crispy cones, cotton candy-swathed foie gras, and Japanese A5 wagyu beef prepared tableside on an ishiyaki stone. Projected Opening: Summer 2025 Rare Society, the acclaimed live-fire steakhouse from San Diego chef Brad Wise, is bringing its bold take on classic steakhouse fare to southwest Las Vegas. Opening at UnCommons, the 160-seat restaurant will feature signature steak boards loaded with dry-aged, in-house butchered cuts, roasted bone marrow, and homemade sauces — all grilled over American red oak. The menu also branches out with dishes like gochujang-glazed bacon, lamb lollipops, and miso-glazed carrots, plus sustainably sourced seafood and throwback desserts like creamy bananas Foster cheesecake. Designed by GTC Design, the space will blend retro glamour and mid-century modern flair with wood paneling, a marble bar, and plush leather accents. With Michelin recognition for his earlier restaurants Trust and Fort Oak, Wise is sure to the light the scene on fire. The country's only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse is headed to the Las Vegas Strip. Cote, the acclaimed New York restaurant known for its A5 wagyu, in-table grills, and 1,200-bottle wine list, will open at the Venetian as part of the resort's $1.5 billion renovation. The Vegas location promises all the signature favorites — like steak-and-egg tartare with caviar — served in a striking, Rockwell Group-designed space with a dry-aging room, DJ booth, and skybox-style private dining rooms overlooking the action. The restaurant will take over more than 10,000 square feet in the resort's waterfall atrium with a design that founder Simon Kim describes as 'stadium-style,' with tiered rows of seating expanding upwards and outwards from the ground-level bar. While the in-table grills evoke Korean barbecue, Cote firmly occupies steakhouse territory, with servers taking over the cooking, meticulously arranging and rotating delicate cuts of American wagyu beef, and ferrying lusciously thick-cut pork belly bacon to tables. Major Player: Gabriela Cámara Chef Gabriela Cámara, celebrated for her acclaimed Mexico City seafood restaurant Contramar, is bringing her celebrated coastal cuisine to Las Vegas with Cantina Contramar at the Fontainebleau. Designed by award-winning architect Frida Escobedo, the restaurant will serve the signature dishes that built Cámara's Mexico City seafood destination into must-visit dining — like tangy tuna tostadas and grilled whole fish splashed with vibrant red and green salsas. Partnering with Bertha González Nieves, founder of Tequila Casa Dragones and the first maestra tequilera, Cantina Contramar will also feature an exclusive tequila tasting room highlighting ultra-premium spirits. The Fontainebleau first announced the restaurant back when it opened in December 2023. While the resort has been stingy with updates, Cantina Contramar is still expected to open this year. Major Player: Happy Lamb Hot Pot Copper Sun, the first fine dining concept from the global Happy Lamb Hot Pot chain, is coming to Resorts World Las Vegas with an upscale hot pot experience that features its signature eight-hour bone marrow broth and a curated selection of premium meats exclusive to the Las Vegas location. With sleek black-and-white interiors and private dining rooms, Copper Sun aims to give a luxurious, communal dining experience that blends Inner-Mongolian tradition with a touch of Vegas grandeur — all poised over simmering and oil-dappled pots of fragrant broth that bubble and boil thin strips of marbled beef and toothsome strands of noodle. A cocktail menu will lean botanical, inspired by the herbal ingredients found in its broths. See More:
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jamie Oliver Says ‘Chefs Table: Legends' Episode Was 'A Bit Like Therapy'
It was 'a bit like therapy, which I've never done,' renowned chef Jamie Oliver says of his experience on Netflix's Chef's Table: Legends. 'It was probably long overdue.' The Netflix docuseries is composed of four episodes, each spotlighting a different culinary icon, with Oliver being featured alongside José Andrés, Thomas Keller and Alice Waters. The approximately 50-minute episode dives into Oliver's television beginnings with The Naked Chef and follows his journey from novice cooking show host to mentor to activist. More from The Hollywood Reporter Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes Talk Danny Boyle's Genius at '28 Years Later' World Premiere: "It's Horror, But I Was Struck By How Moved I Was" So Reality TV Is Bougie Now Kaitlyn Dever on Taking on Two Complex, Anguished Characters Back-to-Back With 'Apple Cider Vinegar,' 'The Last of Us' 'Early in my career, don't ask me why — I was genius or mad — but I started making all of my content. I set up a production company as a chef that didn't know what he was doing,' Oliver tells THR. 'I've always been in control, and this is the first time when I've been in no control,' he adds of filming the docuseries, which required him to be retrospective, calling it out as something 'the program wanted me to do.' Having been full-on for the past 25 years, looking back isn't something Oliver has made time for. Of spending 12 hours chatting for the documentary, he jokes, 'My ass was definitely sore. I don't sit down much.' The show's director, Brian McGinn, proved to be quite similar to the chef, Oliver learned after their 10 days together. But one of McGinn's biggest challenges, at least in Oliver's eyes, was unraveling his packed career. 'I felt sorry for him, really,' Oliver says. 'I had so much old content for him to go through.' Oliver says he's proud of his Chef's Table: Legends episode, which covers several aspects of his life, including his commitment to education, whether it be through his former restaurant Fifteen — which trained young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds — or his series Jamie's School Dinners, which showed the chef's dedicated campaign to offering nutritious yet still tasty school meals to children in the U.K. Still, he says the episode was just the 'tip of the iceberg' of his career. While his efforts thus far have focused heavily on the U.K., Oliver, who hails from Essex, England, feels it's important work that can be done elsewhere in the Western world. 'Every story I've told in the U.K. has been relevant in the U.S.,' he says. 'We're so different, but we're so similar, and we both can be blessed in so many ways to live in the countries that we live in with the opportunities that we have.' The docuseries' message is a universal one, Oliver notes, in that food and nourishing oneself is always important. 'We've created all this content, and we'll continue to do that for free,' he says of his series. 'British and American kids deserve and need to be connected with food so that they can have choices when they become young adults and can be happier, healthier and live longer, more productive lives.' This story first appeared in a June stand-alone issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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Travel + Leisure
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel + Leisure
The Venetian in Las Vegas Is Getting a $1.5 Billion Overhaul and We Got a Preview of Its Best Suites and New Restaurants
Less than three years after announcing a $1.5 billion reinvention of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the initial phases of the project have been completed. 'We are proud to have delivered on that promise,' the resort's president and CEO, Patrick Nichols, tells Travel + Leisure . The massive glow-up introduced Las Vegas to its first Israeli dining concepts, courtesy of acclaimed chef Eyal Shani. Miznon, a fast-casual pita shop, made its debut, followed by HaSalon, a marriage between Mediterranean fine dining and Tel Aviv bacchanalia. Next came Voltaire, a next-generation nightlife venue dreamed up by the resort's chief content officer, Michael Gruber. Voltaire has already hosted sold-out shows from Kylie Minogue, Christina Aguilera, and Jason Derulo, and is now home to a limited run of Dita Von Teese's burlesque show. The culinary rollout continued with an outpost of Los Angeles' beloved farmers' market-to-table favorite Gjelina, and Nomikai, an elevated sushi restaurant complete with a tucked-away speakeasy. But the most highly anticipated additions are still to come. Soon, the property will welcome a trio of standout openings: COTE, the first (and only) Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse in the U.S.; the Las Vegas migration of José Andrés' avant-garde Bazaar Meat from Sahara Las Vegas; and a new food hall called Via Via. All three will be open by the end of the year, according to Nichols. Via Via features a curated lineup of cult-favorite concepts from across the country. Think an outpost of Florence's legendary sandwich shop All'Antico Vinaio, Nashville's hot chicken Howlin' Ray's, and New York's Scarr's Pizza. The roster also includes a revival of chef Ray Garcia's Los Angeles B.S. Taqueria, Tokyo-and-NYC favorite Ivan Ramen, and two hits from New Orleans chef Mason Hereford: the breakfast haunt Molly's Rise & Shine and the all-day counter-service gem Turkey and the Wolf. There is even a cocktail bar called Close Company from the team behind L.A.'s Death & Co. Beyond the buzzy culinary additions, The Venetian's top floors now house some of the most opulent suites in the city. Its Signature Suites collection includes penthouses, presidential suites, and the crowning jewel, chairman suites, all of which have been completely reimagined and packed with over-the-top amenities, such as media rooms, Tonal gyms, steam baths, and saunas. The living room inside the Richmond Chairman suite. Thomas Hart Shelby/The Venetian Resort 12 Best Las Vegas Hotels 20 Totally Free Things to Do in Las Vegas 'We stripped them all down to the studs,' says Nichols. 'The goal was to bring in smart technology and create spaces that feel truly residential—comfortable, luxurious, and designed for how people actually live and entertain.' To that end, four distinct design schemes were developed by NYC-based firm Meyer Davis and London's Richmond International. All marry Italian sensibilities with Vegas whimsy, featuring Venetian plaster, Murano glass–inspired lighting, and custom Italian-crafted furnishings. Butler service comes standard, along with steam showers, Japanese toilets, and Dyson hairdryers. In the penthouse suites, plush Italian fabrics, corner-framed Venetian photography, and Scarpa flooring–inspired carpets set a refined tone. The presidential suites center around a sculptural, hand-crafted resin bar and feature Moroso leather armchairs, ripple-detailed dining tables, and custom-colored pianos. The five chairman suites showcase exquisite Officina Luce chandeliers, embroidered leather dining chairs, and a woven Murano glass–inspired bar backdrop that practically begs for a negroni moment. Some suites also feature unexpected elements, such as karaoke lounges, poker tables, and private bars that feel more like members-only clubs or hidden speakeasies. 'There's a suite for every kind of traveler,' Nichols notes. 'Whether you want something energetic and fun, or timeless and elegant, we've got it.' The refresh also brings a new naming structure to the resort's towers: The Venetian now refers to the North and South Towers—the former being the original 1999 tower, and the latter opening in 2003. While the Signature Suite refresh completes the larger $550 million room revamp of these towers, Nichols exclusively revealed to T+L that the South Tower's penthouse space, which, until now, had remained an unfinished 'gray shell,' is being quietly completed. Slated to open this summer, these 78 new suites will range from two to four bedrooms and, unlike the Signature Suites, which are reserved for The Venetian's top casino customers, these will be available for the general public to book. 'They'll be some of the largest suites you can book in Las Vegas,' says Nichols. And the upgrades aren't stopping there. 'We're working on some exciting things at The Palazzo next,' Nichols adds, though, for now, the details remain under wraps.
