Michelin-Starred Korean American Chef Leads Culinary Renaissance in NYC's Fine-Dining

Lifestyle Expert ‪Viveca Chow‬ catches up with Korean American food writer Nadia Cho on the global popularity of Jang, a core ingredient in Korean cooking. They explore the emerging fine dining scene in New York City with Korean American chef Jiho Kim, who is known for integrating unique pastry techniques within his cooking.

NEW YORK CITY – Noma, Copenhagen's illustrious fine dining destination led by the eminent Danish chef Ren Redzepi, is set to redefine its role in the culinary world. By the end of 2024, this celebrated restaurant will have closed its regular service and transitioned into a full-time culinary laboratory with occasional pop-up ventures. This pivot sparks discussions in the culinary realm, with some commentators suggesting that the era of fine dining may be waning.

Contrasting the narrative of decline, New York City's fine dining scene is witnessing a vibrant surge of Korean American culinary talents, reshaping what was once a predominantly white-dominated landscape.

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