The toque, first popularized in the 19th century, is now a rare sight outside temples of fine dining in France. ... Step into New York City’s Le Coucou, a 2017 James Beard Award winner for Best New ...

I worked in restaurants for more than a decade, and if there’s one thing you learn quickly, it’s how to spot who’s doing what. The hosts are usually the best-dressed. The servers all wear black and ...

When you step into a bustling restaurant kitchen, one of the first things you're likely to notice is the sea of chefs adorned in their pristine white uniforms, complete with tall, puffy hats. These ...

The traditional tall white chef’s hat, or “toque blanche," as the French refer to it, has been a mainstay of dining establishments for centuries. Many will recognize it for its distinctive height, ...

What's A Chef's Hat Called? The iconic chef's hat is called a toque blanche (French for “white hat”). A toque can refer to any hat with no brim, or a very narrow one. There are many theories about its ...

Carter in a 2012 file photo. Robert Carter is a meat and potatoes guy. He loves iceberg lettuce and a well-seasoned, expertly cooked steak. He loves tall chef hats and starched coats and classic fine ...

Step into New York City's Le Coucou, a 2017 James Beard Award winner for Best New Restaurant, and there are a few atmospheric elements that will strike you: the exposed concrete, the triple-hung glass ...