The traditional tall white chef’s hat, or “toque blanche," as the French refer to it, has been a mainstay of dining establishments for centuries. Many will recognize it for its distinctive height, ...

Step into New York City's Le Coucou, a 2017 James Beard Award winner for Best New Restaurant, and there are a few atmospheric elements that will strike you: the exposed concrete, the triple-hung glass ...

Trying to wear this chef's hat is a recipe for a stiff neck. On top of the bar at Restaurant Jean-Louis in Greenwich, a silver likeness of the tall, round, pleated hat worn by chefs known as a toque ...

“Toques in Black,” by the food photographer Battman, features the dishes and stories of more than a hundred African-American chefs. By Florence Fabricant See more of our coverage in your search ...