I worked in restaurants for more than a decade, and if there’s one thing you learn quickly, it’s how to spot who’s doing what. The hosts are usually the best-dressed. The servers all wear black and ...

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 ...

When you step into a bustling restaurant kitchen, one of the first things you're likely to notice is the sea of chefs adorned in their pristine white uniforms, complete with tall, puffy hats. The ...