Naomi Pomeroy was a renowned Portland, Oregon-based chef best known for owning the acclaimed fine-dining restaurant Beast (2007–2020). She also operated the restaurant/marketplace Ripe Cooperative, the cocktail bar Expatriate with her husband, and was opening a new French restaurant, L'Echelle, at the time of her death in 2024.
In 2007, she opened the restaurant Beast in Portland, Oregon. Previously, she started Gotham Tavern, Gotham Coffee shop, and Clarklewis with Michael Hebb.
El Bulli closed in 2011 because legendary chef Ferran Adrià felt he couldn't maintain its peak creativity, facing immense pressure, massive losses despite its fame, and a need to evolve beyond a traditional restaurant model into the El Bulli Foundation for culinary research. He wanted to innovate rather than repeat himself and transform the legendary spot into a center for gastronomy's future, rather than just a top restaurant.
Has the chef of La Tante Claire opened other restaurants?
In 2010, Koffmann opened his first full-time restaurant since La Tante Claire, Koffmann's, at The Berkeley hotel, the same hotel as La Tante Claire used to be at, although at a different location within the hotel.
Le Gavroche closed in January 2024 because Chef Michel Roux Jr. wanted a better work-life balance, to spend more time with family, and focus on other ventures, feeling it was time to close on a high after 56 years, despite the hospitality industry's ongoing struggles with staffing and costs post-Brexit.
Why did Bobby Flay's Michelin star get taken away?
Bobby Flay lost his single Michelin Star for Mesa Grill in Las Vegas in 2009 because the restaurant didn't retain it after winning it in 2008, and Michelin stopped publishing the Las Vegas guide after 2009, making it impossible to regain. While the specific reasons for losing stars often relate to inconsistency or ingredient quality, for Flay, it coincided with Michelin ceasing their Vegas guide, though he'd already missed the window to keep it.
As far as what has been reported though, the two are still married and quietly living in their Michigan home where they moved as the scandal broke out.
The #1 ranked restaurant in the world for 2025, according to The World's 50 Best Restaurants rankings, is Maido in Lima, Peru, known for its innovative Nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese) cuisine, taking the top spot in a recent announcement. This prestigious award was announced in June 2025, replacing the previous year's winner, Disfrutar in Barcelona, which is now part of the "Best of the Best" list.
Famed chef Bobby Flay and his wife, “Law & Order: SVU” actress Stephanie March, split after she discovered he was having an affair with a young aide, says a close friend of March. March, 40, learned of the betrayal shortly after Thanksgiving, said actress/writer Maia Madison.
Although Colicchio has won eight James Beard Awards, including the ultra-prestigious Outstanding Chef award in 2010, his signature restaurant Craft hasn't held a Michelin star since 2007. Not surprisingly, the chef has some objections to the France-based restaurant rating system.
Christina Tosi left MasterChef primarily because her booming Milk Bar business and other ventures demanded too much time and focus, making the TV commitment a strain, although she never gave one official reason. Her growing responsibilities, including expanding Milk Bar's operations and other projects, likely conflicted with the demanding filming schedule, leading her to prioritize her culinary empire and other creative pursuits.
The current head chef over at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Matt Abé (who has been at the restaurant for 16 years), will be leading the new opening. Gordon himself confirmed that they've taken over the lease, saying "Le Gavroche holds some incredible memories from my early career.
Gordon Ramsay recently had basal cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) removed and used the experience to warn fans about sun protection, also sharing a severe cycling accident in 2024, highlighting his focus on fitness (triathlons) and safety (wearing helmets) while maintaining a demanding schedule. He's known for his intense workouts and healthy eating to stay fit despite his busy life, emphasizing discipline.
If you have ever watched "Hell's Kitchen" and the host Gordon Ramsey, you know he can throw some food, cuss out his cooks and chefs and shut down a kitchen if the food is not up to par.
Jamie Oliver is dyslexic and was undiagnosed while at school, like the majority of dyslexics today. Now, he is turning his impressive campaigning skills towards improving things for the dyslexic children of tomorrow, as captured in his recent Channel 4 documentary, Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution.
Chef Tolu Eros, aka the Billionaire Chef. Nestled on a quaint street in Hollywood is the intimate kitchen and dining space where chef Tolu “Eros” Erogbogbo—also known as the Billionaire Chef—showcases West African cuisine and culture.
It appears that on a couple of episodes of "The F Word" (BBC America) Gordon has a hearing aid in his left ear. It appears to be the low profile type that goes very deep in the ear canal.
