Judging from the restaurant designs up for recognition at Chicago's local Jean Banchet Awards, what we all seem to need right now is aspirational escape.

Fluted glass partitions are becoming increasingly popular in modern interior design. They provide a perfect blend of style and functionality. These partitions add an element of sophistication to any ...

If you want to make elegant dining and sparkling champagne part of your New Year's Eve plans, several spots in El Paso are celebrating the new year with an upscale experience on the holiday. New ...

You don't think "fine dining" when you think of Austin. The town has always prided itself on being a place where you can dine almost everywhere in shorts and flip flops — a place where burgers and ...

From Mexican-inspired tasting menus to intimate Japanese sushi counters, these Houston dining rooms deliver white-tablecloth energy. The price tags may place these meals firmly in the “special” ...

The first bite of Thai food I ever had was at Midtown’s Tamarind restaurant, and it began a love affair. Tamarind—widely credited with introducing Thai fine dining to Atlanta—was opened in 1998 by ...

Magdalena Kalley was browsing the drinks menu at a Michelin-starred restaurant, wondering what might pair well with the $175 steak she planned to share with three friends. The server recommended ...

A "rebellious" take on fine dining is headed to Dallas' Design District as the area continues to attract new business. Punk Noir, a 20-course tasting menu-only restaurant, has claimed the space at 139 ...

For decades, fine dining restaurants seemed to operate off of a shared checklist. Sommelier? Check. White linens? Check. A touch of molecular gastronomy? Double check. But in recent years, the ...