They're not just for show—those towering white hats carry centuries of culinary history, clues to kitchen hierarchy and more than 100 eggs' worth of symbolism I always noticed that chef hats varied ...

A perfectly set table, a dimly lit candle and a chef in the kitchen with a tall hat — all signs that you’re about to have a good meal. But why do chefs wear hats? Mary Fabrikant, chef instructor at ...

The toque, first popularized in the 19th century, is now a rare sight outside temples of fine dining in France — but it still serves a purpose. Step into New York City's Le Coucou, a 2017 Food & Wine ...

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