This intimate 12-seat kaiseki restaurant just steps from Union Square offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline from its 6th-floor perch in the Westerly Building. Helmed by Chef Chikara Sono, a ...

After Hirohisa Hayashi’s father was forced to take over his father’s restaurant, he knew he didn’t want to do the same to his own son, Still, Hayashi decided to become a chef, learning the basics of ...

Kappo cuisine, nestled within the heart of Japan’s rich culinary tradition, emphasizes the artistry of the chef. This unique dining experience is highly intimate, often unfolding at a counter where ...

Chef Chikaro Sono opens a 12-seat space serving 13 courses of seasonal kaiseki. The result is a menu finely tuned from years of presiding at some of the finest Japanese restaurants in the world. Kappo ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At the now-closed Kyo Ya, Chikara Sono was honored with accolades, including Michelin stars. Now, the chef is bringing those award ...

Well, this being the City of Los Angeles, things have taken a touch longer than expected. With that in mind, here are eight key things we do know right now about Schlosser, his restaurant Shibumi, and ...

Beloved New York Times food critic Pete Wells does not mince words when he hates a restaurant. He eviscerated Guy Fieri’s Times Square restaurant, is not afraid to leave if a restaurant is not ...

Most Japanese food fans have experienced omakase, a lavish multi-course menu determined by the chef. Kappo-style sushi restaurants amp up that approach by adding luxe creations including elegant dashi ...