Chicago’s luxury dining scene is gearing up for an exciting year in 2026 with several highly anticipated restaurant openings that promise to elevate the city’s culinary reputation. Among the most talked-about is Gingie, a new dining concept expected to debut in late February or early March 2026, offering an indulgent dessert-focused menu featuring items like chocolate tarts with salted caramel…
The New York City luxury dining scene is gearing up for an exciting set of restaurant openings in February 2026, highlighting the city’s ongoing leadership in culinary innovation and high-end gastronomy. Among the most anticipated new venues is Or’esh, a Mediterranean restaurant from hospitality veterans that blends wood- and coal-fired cooking with flavors inspired by Lebanon, Egypt, and Morocco. The…
Simpson’s-in-the-Strand, one of London’s most celebrated dining institutions, is preparing to reopen in February 2026 after being closed since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This historic restaurant, which first opened its doors in 1828, has long been synonymous with classic British cuisine and refined hospitality in the heart of the capital. Over nearly two centuries, Simpson’s has built a…
Nobu continues to redefine luxury dining by elevating the traditional Omakase experience into a more intimate and exclusive culinary journey. The updated concept places greater emphasis on seasonality, craftsmanship, and direct engagement between guests and chefs, transforming each dining experience into a personalized narrative. Rather than fixed menus, the Omakase offering allows chefs full creative freedom to design courses based…