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Somssi NYC Restaurant Opens June 3 in Greenwich Village

May 31, 2026 · 6 min read

Somssi NYC Restaurant Opens June 3 in Greenwich Village

Ahris Kim, the operational force behind Atomix's World's 50 Best ranking, opens her debut restaurant Somssi on June 3. Reservations are live now.

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Ten No Meshi Los Angeles: Kyoto's Wagyu Katsu Ritual Lands on Sawtelle

May 31, 2026 · 9 min read

Ten No Meshi Los Angeles: Kyoto's Wagyu Katsu Ritual Lands on Sawtelle

Kyoto's Wagyu katsu specialist opens on Sawtelle Blvd. A5 beef sets at $57, theatrical tableside chanting, and waits that regularly top an hour.

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May 31, 2026 · 6 min read

Nobu Bellevue Residences: The Brand's First Completed US Address

Nobu just made Bellevue, Washington the address of its first completed branded residential development in the US — 365 units, move-in ready, restaurant in 2027.

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Naia Chicago Restaurant Opens June 1 on the River

May 30, 2026 · 7 min read

Naia Chicago Restaurant Opens June 1 on the River

DineAmic's Greek-Levantine waterfront restaurant takes over a long-dormant riverside space at 300 N. LaSalle — 400 seats, Top Chef pedigree, opens June 1.

Nolinski Golfe de Saint-Tropez Opens April 2027

May 30, 2026 · 7 min read

Nolinski Golfe de Saint-Tropez Opens April 2027

The Nolinski brand leaves the city for the first time, opening a 55-room Riviera estate in Gassin in April 2027. Reservations open July 2026.

Hwaro Tasting Menu NYC: 22 Seats, $295, and Worth It

May 30, 2026 · 8 min read

Hwaro Tasting Menu NYC: 22 Seats, $295, and Worth It

Chef Sungchul Shim's 22-seat Korean fine dining counter inside a Theater District steakhouse is the most personal $295 you'll spend in NYC.

Amanvari Baja California: Aman's 18-Casita Mexican Debut

May 29, 2026 · 6 min read

Amanvari Baja California: Aman's 18-Casita Mexican Debut

Aman opens bookings for Amanvari, its first Mexican resort — 18 casitas on Baja's East Cape from $4,500/night, stays from August 2026.

Marriott Bonvoy's stealth devaluation: why luxury elites are defecting to Hyatt

May 29, 2026 · 10 min read

Marriott Bonvoy's stealth devaluation: why luxury elites are defecting to Hyatt

Marriott Bonvoy devaluation is pushing luxury members toward Hyatt For luxury stays, Hyatt now gives the cleaner path.

Jumeirah Maltese Falcon Charter: Is It Worth Booking?

May 28, 2026 · 7 min read

Jumeirah Maltese Falcon Charter: Is It Worth Booking?

Jumeirah has partnered with The Maltese Falcon superyacht for Mediterranean charters from $7,000 a week. Here's whether it's worth it.

The Fife Arms Coco Chanel Room Is Hidden Behind a Fake Wall

May 28, 2026 · 6 min read

The Fife Arms Coco Chanel Room Is Hidden Behind a Fake Wall

The Fife Arms in Braemar just hid a Coco Chanel-inspired suite behind a trompe-l'oeil door. At $1,355/night, here's whether it's worth finding.

7 Bay Area Restaurants Just Joined the California Michelin Guide

May 28, 2026 · 8 min read

7 Bay Area Restaurants Just Joined the California Michelin Guide

Seven Bay Area restaurants earned Michelin's 'Recommended' designation on May 20 — the pre-star tier to watch before June 24's San Diego ceremony.

Le Jardin de Cheval Blanc Paris Reopens 22 May 2026

May 28, 2026 · 7 min read

Le Jardin de Cheval Blanc Paris Reopens 22 May 2026

Paris's most coveted rooftop terrace is back. Le Jardin de Cheval Blanc Paris reopens 22 May with new Mediterranean menus and Maxime Frédéric's sundaes.

Raffles Jeddah Opening: Book from 25 May on the Red Sea Corniche

May 27, 2026 · 7 min read

Raffles Jeddah Opening: Book from 25 May on the Red Sea Corniche

Raffles Jeddah opens for bookings on 25 May — 182 keys on the Corniche waterfront, butler service included, and the brand's second Saudi property.

Public West Hollywood Hotel Opens July 2026 on the Sunset Strip

May 27, 2026 · 7 min read

Public West Hollywood Hotel Opens July 2026 on the Sunset Strip

Ian Schrager brings his Public brand to the Sunset Strip this July, with Gjelina and Gjusta alumni running the food program.

Indienne New York Opening: Chicago's Michelin Star Lands in Hudson Yards

May 26, 2026 · 7 min read

Indienne New York Opening: Chicago's Michelin Star Lands in Hudson Yards

Chef Sujan Sarkar's Michelin-starred Indienne opens in New York on May 28 — 34 seats, three nine-course tasting menus, and reservations live now.

Michelin Guide South Australia: What the October Reveal Means for You

May 26, 2026 · 6 min read

Michelin Guide South Australia: What the October Reveal Means for You

Michelin's first Australian guide covers Adelaide, Barossa, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley. Anonymous inspectors are already in the field.

Bentley Restaurant Bar Closing After 20 Years. But Not for Good.

May 26, 2026 · 6 min read

Bentley Restaurant Bar Closing After 20 Years. But Not for Good.

Sydney's two-hatted Bentley closes in August after 20 years. Farewell menus from $175. A leaner relaunch is already planned for 2027–2028.

11 New Los Angeles California Michelin Guide Additions: Full List

May 25, 2026 · 8 min read

11 New Los Angeles California Michelin Guide Additions: Full List

Michelin named 11 new LA restaurants to its California Guide on May 20 — here's every addition and what it means before the June 24 ceremony.

James Beard Awards Chicago: Where to Eat June 15

May 24, 2026 · 11 min read

James Beard Awards Chicago: Where to Eat June 15

The James Beard Awards return to Chicago on June 15. Here's exactly where to eat — from Kasama's Filipino tasting menu to Virtue's Southern soul food.

Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026: The Chairman and Wing Go 1-2 from the Same Building

Apr 12, 2026 · 11 min read

Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026: The Chairman and Wing Go 1-2 from the Same Building

The Chairman takes No. 1 and Wing climbs to No. 2 at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026. Both operate from the same Hong Kong building. Here's what it means.

Four Seasons Yachts Debut: 95 Suites, 11 Restaurants, and a March 2026 Maiden Voyage

Apr 12, 2026 · 8 min read

Four Seasons Yachts Debut: 95 Suites, 11 Restaurants, and a March 2026 Maiden Voyage

Four Seasons I launches March 20, 2026, with 95 suites, a one-to-one staff ratio, and 11 onboard restaurants. Worth tracking if you want hotel-grade service at sea.

LA Michelin Guide 2026: Seven New Restaurants from Tlayudas to Uzbek Dumplings

Apr 12, 2026 · 10 min read

LA Michelin Guide 2026: Seven New Restaurants from Tlayudas to Uzbek Dumplings

Michelin's March 2026 California Guide update adds six LA restaurants and one Montecito newcomer, spanning Oaxacan tlayudas, Uzbek manti, and Korean-Italian pasta.

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