News · Culture For Subscribers How was French cuisine toppled as the king of fine dining? By Paul Freedman October 21, 2016 · 6:06 AM EDT · Updated January 16, 2025 12:21 AM · 5 min read read Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen In the food world, one of the biggest stories of the last 50 years has been the waning of French culinary authority, the end of a 300-year reign. In the food world, one of the biggest stories of the last 50 years has been the waning of French culinary authority, the end of a 300-year reign.… Advertisement Read Next Mike Minogue Says Governor's Race Is Close Despite Recent Polling Maura Healey Vows To Veto Efforts To Weaken Question 1 Massachusetts High Court Upholds Gun Restrictions For Adults Under 21 ‘Liar’ Most Common Word Voters Use To Describe Maura Healey In New Poll