Umami is a funny word. It’s often overused — mostly by people (and, unfortunately, some chefs) who don’t fully understand it or how the palate reacts when umami is present and well-balanced in a dish.

Alain Allegretti, who came to New York City at the turn of the century to work at Le Cirque and has mostly worked in fine dining ever since, is now heading up the six Fig & Olive restaurants. Alvin ...

The hospitality group SBE has taken a majority stake in Umami Burger, and plans to accelerate the chain’s growth both in the U.S. and internationally. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. SBE, the ...

There are three varieties of sushi bars on Long Island: the cozy neighborhood joint, the intimate chef-driven spot and the giant blowout restaurant. The impressive new Umami falls into the blowout ...

Cambridge’s new sushi restaurant is a wonderful way to spend an hour or two if you have the time and the budget. Where to Umami in North Cambridge. Why Because Hana Sushi closed, and this is its ...

“I’ve been having a lot of fun rediscovering my love for food and hospitality and what that looks like,” says chef Michael Diaz de Leon, who was the executive chef of BrutÁ¸ when it earned its first ...

Umami is a funny word. It’s often overused — mostly by people (and, unfortunately, some chefs) who don’t fully understand it or how the palate reacts when umami is present and well-balanced in a dish.