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View all →The Time Ingredient: Why 2026's Best Kitchens Are Slowing Down to Speed Up
The restaurant industry spent the last decade chasing speed. 2026 is proving that there's a ceiling to that strategy. The real trend isn't koji or dip flights—it's time itself as the scarcest ingredient.
Julian VanceFebruary 22, 2026
The Counter Seat Manifesto: Why the Best Seat in the House Isn't in the Dining Room
The counter seat isn't just a place to eat—it's a front-row ticket to the theater of craft. In an era of gold leaf theatrics and QR code menus, the counter remains the last honest space in dining. This is my manifesto on why the best seat in the house isn't in the dining room.
Julian VanceFebruary 22, 2026