Obituary

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A close-up of an exquisitely prepared modern Caribbean dish, representing the culinary legacy of the late Chef Dom Taylor.

Dom Taylor's sudden passing at 44 leaves Caribbean cuisine a void.

At just 44, Chef Dom Taylor, who had recently achieved national acclaim as the victor of "Netflix's 'Five Star Chef'" and subsequently launched London's pioneering luxury Caribbean restaurant, The Goo

Julian Vance·July 18, 2026

A vintage hot dog stand at dusk, with a single, iconic hot dog on a bun, representing the legacy of author Eleanor Jenkins.

Recipes

Author of Definitive Hot Dog Guide Dies at 102

Eleanor "Ellie" Mae Jenkins, the reclusive author who meticulously documented every regional hot dog style in her seminal 1952 book, passed away last Tuesday at 102, leaving behind a legacy that redef

Julian Vance·June 19, 2026

The exterior of the historic Billy Goat Tavern in Chicago, with its iconic sign, bathed in a soft, evocative light.

Recipes

Sam Sianis, beloved Billy Goat Tavern owner, passes away

On May 15, 2026, Sam Sianis, the 91-year-old owner of Chicago's legendary Billy Goat Tavern, passed away, having outlived the infamous 'Cubs Curse' his family's establishment helped create.

Kurt Zimmerman·May 23, 2026