haute cuisine

Definition of haute cuisinenext
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Recent Examples of haute cuisine As the fast food industry experiences soaring growth in France, a collective of the country’s top fine dining chefs has warned that the art of French haute cuisine is under threat. Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026 Dining centers on refined kaiseki or traditional Japanese coursed haute cuisine, featuring regional specialties such as meltingly tender Tajima beef (an elite breed of wagyu cattle and the source of Kobe beef) and Matsuba snow crab. Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 But in an industry where diners rarely question high prices of French haute cuisine or Japanese omakase, Chinese restaurateurs often contend with resistance in getting customers to pay fine-dining tabs. Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026 Sutton worked with Napa Rose Executive Chef Clint Chin and Executive Pastry Chef Jorge Sotelo on the new California wine country cuisine menu that draws inspiration from European haute cuisine, Asian elegance, Latin earthiness and regional American innovation. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haute cuisine
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Noun
  • Under the curtain of night, the vibrant capital transforms, coming alive with music, laughter and lights and the rich aroma of culinary cuisines pouring out from the local bars and restaurants.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
  • Quince, San Francisco Chef Michael Tusk has combined his love of Northern Italian cuisine with his surrounds in Northern California to evolve classics like tortellini into modern American fare.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Watching chefs work with fresh produce sparked an early fascination with professional cooking.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • These include smart finds for meal prep, cooking, and cleaning—because there’s no shortage of everyday kitchen headaches to solve.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Somni, West Hollywood Somni reached the highest levels of gastronomy at breakneck speed, debuting in the Michelin Guide with three stars less than a year after opening.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, France shifts the focus to gastronomy and culture.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

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