A Michelin starred chef explains why Fine dining is dying

Is the fine dining reality worth the effort? I break down why a Michelin star restaurant often fails to turn a profit. After running a profitable restaurant for a decade and earning a Michelin star, I realized the industry is shifting in ways many refuse to admit. This video covers the harsh truth about why the prestige of high-end dining often comes at the cost of actual cooking and financial stability. If you are interested in the restaurant business, you need to understand why these establishments are becoming increasingly irrelevant. I explain how the pursuit of accolades detaches chefs from their craft and why most of the operational expenses in fine dining are completely unnecessary. You will learn why the recognition is rarely worth the struggle and how the modern model is failing to sustain itself. 0:00 The Truth About Fine Dining 0:43 Nobody Makes Real Money 2:27 How Relæ Was Profitable 3:09 Living Decor: The Service Problem 5:00 Why Chasing Stars Is a Losing Game 7:03 Instagram Changed Cooking Forever 9:25 The Euthanized Dish 11:31 The Pointless Premium 12:43 The Anti-Fine Dining Restaurant Who I am: I'm Christian Puglisi. Former Michelin star chef. Relæ, Manfreds, Bæst, Mirabelle, Farm of Ideas. 150 employees. I sold everything at 43. Now I'm asking the questions most people in kitchens won't say out loud — about what it costs to build something, and what actually matters at the end of it. Substack: https://chrifrapug.substack.com/subsc... Instagram:   / chrifrapug