haute cuisine

Definition of haute cuisinenext
as in cuisine

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Recent Examples of haute cuisine Its owner, Chef Leo Kekoa, set out to establish this high-end restaurant with one goal in mind: Bring the Japanese tradition of kaiseki — one of the most refined forms of the country’s haute cuisine — to North Texas. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 17 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 From cozy nooks to haute cuisine, Lech’s culinary scene extends across the hamlet. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for haute cuisine
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Noun
  • The Story is in the Rice Chef JJ Johnson explores how cuisine becomes a living narrative, connecting communities across continents and generations.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2026
  • Conceived as a meeting point for gastronomy, culture and place, the festival highlights Mexican cuisine as a living expression of identity, one that honors tradition while embracing contemporary perspectives.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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  • Also part of Ninety Acres is a cooking school, and hotel guests have the opportunity to join public and private classes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • In addition to voice acting, Winter has leaned into her love of cooking and frequently posts social media videos of her favorite recipes.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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  • Dean’s is part of a wave of restaurants—Sailor, Lord’s, Dame—that have pointedly reframed British gastronomy for a New York audience that perhaps believed too readily in the myth of English stodge.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
  • In addition to food and beverage programming, this year’s edition will also incorporate art, literature, music, fashion, photography, craftsmanship, wellness, sustainability and technology, reflecting the many ways gastronomy connects with broader creative disciplines.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

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