As a photographer, cook and writer, he united communities through shared meals, vivid storytelling and a deep love of the city’s traditions.

In 2023, the country failed to finish in the top three as Denmark won the Bocuse d’Or, a fine-dining competition. This year, France reclaimed the crown.

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Just in time for Lunar New Year, Cooking writers share the dumplings they love most, with recipes and videos for how to make them.

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