SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Everywhere you look at TPC Scottsdale on Friday, there’s a bizarre sight: A group of several dozen men, all dressed in white khakis, blue polos and red chef hats.

They're not just for show—those towering white hats carry centuries of culinary history, clues to kitchen hierarchy and tons ...

Nearly a week ago, Bay Area Chef J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, co-owner of Wursthall, logged on to Twitter and sent a fluttering message: “It hasn’t happened yet, but if you come to my restaurant ...