Fusion food has historically had a bit of a bad rap, with overly gimmicky dishes and unnecessary combinations turning diners off. However, when you drill down into what fusion actually is - blending together flavours, ingredients and techniques from different cuisines - it's something that a lot of chefs are doing all the time.
The first clue could be if the server brings your check without it being requested. That's certainly a sign that the staff considers your meal done and isn't expecting (or perhaps wanting) you to order anything else.
Marisa Christensen, Holland America's associate vice president of food and beverage operations, directs guests to the line's Dive-In burger. 'It's made fresh to order, incredibly satisfying, and so easy to enjoy right after embarkation when you're settling in.'
The Golden Steer holds near-mythic status in Las Vegas. Across its nearly seven decades, the famed steakhouse continues to wear its influence proudly on its decadent walls. In the late 1950s, when the restaurant still sported the atmosphere of a frontier outpost, cowboys donated rifles that hung above the dining room-an homage to the desert hunters who once brought their game to the restaurant's butchers.
Our guests continue to tell us they value greater flexibility in how they spend their time on board, and Express Dining was designed with that in mind. The cruise giant says that the new dining experience is designed to offer a freshly prepared multi-course dinner experience in under an hour for groups of six guests or fewer.
Carversteak, the modern steakhouse that built a following on the Las Vegas Strip, will open its first location outside Nevada at 305 W. 48th Street in midtown Manhattan next week. The restaurant comes from Carver Road Hospitality and expands the group's growing footprint in the city, which already includes venues like Rosevale Cocktail Room and Starchild Rooftop.
Palm Springs' economy hinges on the volatility of seasonal tourism, which explains why so few new restaurants open there, and why some promising upstarts can quickly disappear. But new is fun, especially for Angelenos who travel frequently to the desert.
Wing Lei oozes elegance, but not in a Vegas-gaudy kind of way. It's a spectacle for sure, but with quiet gentility requiring a backpedal from the bustling energy surrounding most of the Strip. Wing Lei's dining room shimmers with gold leaf and chandeliers, though the real centerpiece is classical Chinese cuisine presented with a fine-dining aura.
Selecting your favorites and getting to go back for seconds and thirds allows you to sample a little bit of everything and even discover new-to-you dishes. There are a number of tips you need to navigate any buffet so you don't waste time and money, the most important of which is the order in which you eat. Leave starches for last to keep from filling up so you can have more room to enjoy more big-ticket items.
Hidden behind closed doors and accessible via discreet elevators, the resort offers a slate of immersive, behind-the-scenes workshops known as the Connoisseur Series. Taught by the award-winning professionals who make Wynn one of the world's most celebrated luxury resorts, these bespoke classes invite guests to step into roles usually reserved for insiders. Throughout 2026, travelers can book experiences ranging from baking and cocktail-making to floristry and cake decorating.
When it comes to delivering unforgettable guest experiences in the food and beverage industry, leadership matters. FACE Amusement Group isn't just filling a position: they're making a statement about where Guy Fieri's Downtown Flavortown is headed. The 43,000-square-foot immersive family entertainment destination, developed in partnership with the Emmy Award-winning chef, author, and television personality Guy Fieri, has quickly become a must-visit attraction in key tourism markets including Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Whether spooned delicately onto porcelain, presented on ice beneath candlelight, or passed around at an intimate dinner party, those glossy pearls have long been shorthand for celebration, indulgence, and impeccable taste. Caviar has always belonged to the world of heightened moments, from champagne-soaked soirées on the French Riviera to late-night tastings in Parisian salons. Yet despite its storied reputation, it's not reserved solely for five-star dining rooms and private members' clubs.
