Alaska Airlines is redefining its First Class dining experience with the launch of an exciting chef collaboration with Brandon Jew, acclaimed chef and owner of San Francisco’s Michelin-starred Mister Jiu’s restaurant, will bring an exclusive menu to First Class guests on flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Ilma, the eagerly anticipated second ultra-luxury superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, will introduce 5 restaurants, 7 bars, and a wine vault. Slated to set sail on its maiden voyage in 2024, Ilma’s culinary highlights will include Seta su Ilma by Chef Fabio Trabocchi, modern Italian fine-dining, and the Beach House, with a Pan-Latin menu created in collaboration with Chef Michael Mina.

We sat down with Executive Chef Mattia Agazzi of Michelin-starred Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura in Beverly Hills, California — the LA outpost of the Florence flagship. From the Lombardy region, Mattia Agazzi uses only the finest Italian produce, which he playfully interprets through his own stories, moods and dreams, day by day, plate by plate.

We sat down with Executive Chef Alan Bates of Connection by Alan Bates. Connection might be Copenhagen's smallest gourmet restaurant, and many guests say that they feel at home. Perhaps it’s because you're seated around 3 Chef’s tables: each with room for 6 guests. The seasonal dishes represent the best of what is in season at the moment. Learn more about Chef Alan Bates.

We sat down with Michelin-starred Simon Rogan of ION Harbour in Valletta, Malta. Simon is an award-winning British chef and restaurateur known as one of the pioneers of the farm-to-fork movement in the United Kingdom. ION Harbour by Simon Rogan is his first restaurant in the Mediterranean, where seasonality and local produce inspire an ever-changing menu. Simon's other restaurants include 3 Michelin-starred L'Enclume, 1 Michelin-starred Rogan & Co., 3 Michelin-starred Aulis Cartmel, and more.

We sat down with Michelin-starred, Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone — an exuberant personality known for his presence in both kitchens and on TV screens, making numerous appearances on popular shows like Ellen, TODAY, Top Chef Masters, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. In Los Angeles, California, he oversees Woodend at Maroma on the Riviera Maya, Gwen in Hollywood, and Maude in Beverly Hills, California.

We sat down with Michelin-starred Celebrity Chef Akira Back of Akira Back Tenerife at The Ritz-Carlton, Abama in the Canary Islands. Seoul native and former professional snowboarder turned Michelin-star winner — Akira Back brings his restaurant to Tenerife, serving modern Japanese cuisine inspired by a sense of adventure and boundless creativity.

We sat down with Michelin-starred Executive Chef Bas van Kranen of Restaurant Flore at Hotel De L’Europe in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

As the world of haute cuisine evolves, top Michelin-starred chefs serve as both culinary architects and trendsetters, continuously pushing boundaries and redefining the dining experience.

We sat down with Michelin-starred Executive Chef Stephen McLaughlin of Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at The Gleneagles Hotel in Perth, Scotland.

We sat down with Michelin-starred Executive Chef Olivier Jean of L’Atelier Robuchon at The Woodward in Geneva, Switzerland.

We sat down with Michelin-green starred Executive Chef Valerio Serino of Tèrra Restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark.

We sat down with Chef Nelly Robinson of nel. in Sydney, Australia. Beginning his career in the food industry at the highest echelons, Nelly apprenticed at Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote Manor in the United Kingdom at the age 15, where he was trained by Chef Patron Nigel Haworth and his team including Warrick Dodds (NICO) and Mark Birchill (L’Enclume). Read all about Chef Nelly Robinson.

Eleven Madison Park by Chef Daniel Humm is a plant-based fine dining restaurant that has been awarded 3 stars from the Michelin Guide. Plant-based cooking has led them to see certain delicious ingredients and transformative techniques from a new perspective—Mushrooms have gained a starring role on the menu and are featured throughout the year.

Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants that excel in five specific areas: quality of ingredients, harmony of flavors, mastery of techniques, personality of the chef expressed through cuisine, and consistency across the menu and over time. Out of the top 10 most starred cities, seven were located in Asia.

The city celebrates recognition as global dining capital with Michelin Stars and Bib Gourmand designations bestowed across Los Angeles, Including the Arts District, Culver City, Hollywood and Little Tokyo.