Trying to wear this chef's hat is a recipe for a stiff neck. On top of the bar at Restaurant Jean-Louis in Greenwich, a silver likeness of the tall, round, pleated hat worn by chefs known as a toque ...

When you think of a professional chef, chances are one of the first images that comes to mind includes a tall, white hat - the iconic toque blanche. This towering headpiece is a symbol of culinary ...