Celebrity Life

A string of accolades has given Victor’s Fine Dining a glowing reputation as one of Germany’s best restaurants. The conceptual ‘Carte Blanche’ menu leaves guests in the talented hands of Christian Bau, giving his creativity free rein. Expect contemporary fish and meat dishes, characterized by deep hearty flavors laced with Asian influences. (Image credit: Lukas Kirchgasser)

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Since its opening in 1998, Mugaritz has become an institution of modern gastronomy. Andoni Luis Aduriz has taken the culinary world by storm with his high-tech cuisine, producing a menu that constantly reinvents itself according to the season and the chef’s own flights of fancy. The contemporary farmhouse conversion is set in the hills, five... View Article

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An essential destination for lovers of haute cuisine, Martín Berasategui’s restaurant is a culinary temple in the Basque country. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, people flock to sample his imaginative and refined dishes, which excite both guests and critics alike. Light and fresh, the menu abounds with subtle creations rooted in the local cuisine of... View Article

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Saison literally translates as “season” in French, an idea that is clearly represented by Chef Joshua Skenes, who is committed to constantly developing and showcasing the very best of each term. With no set menu, guests are always in for surprise while enjoying the 15 courses on offer. Yet while the menu may be uncertain,... View Article

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Grant Achatz’s second Chicago restaurant is the game-changing sister of four-time Elite Traveler Top 100 Restaurants winner Alinea. Based on an innovative concept menu format, Next’s offering is overhauled three times annually, providing diners with the chance to experience a brand new culinary adventure on every visit. Previous themes have included everything from an El Bulli-inspired menu to traditional... View Article

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Celebrating more than 120 years of fine French cuisine, Maison Pic has long been the stuff of gastronomic legend. Heading this cooking dynasty is Anne-Sophie Pic, the only woman in France to be awarded three Michelin stars. The warm atmosphere in the dining room is imbued with a huge sense of pride in what Anne-Sophie and... View Article

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Merging sustainable development and gastronomic excellence, Yoshihiro Narisawa’s pioneering cuisine aims to rebuild the ties between food and nature that we have lost in our modern world. Devoted to seasonal produce, Narisawa imbues his dishes with the flavors and textures of the landscape from which they came, such as soil and tree bark. His passion... View Article

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Offering a dining experience unlike any other, Melbourne’s Attica is one of the world’s most innovative new restaurants. Executive Chef Ben Shewry’s style is highly idiosyncratic and involves handpicking raw ingredients daily close to the shoreline near his home on the Bellarine Peninsula. His meticulously crafted and finely balanced food is entirely harmonious with nature... View Article

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Year after year, Alinea continues to attract discerning diners from across the world. Brainchild of culinary prodigy Grant Achatz, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant has created its own unique definition of contemporary fine dining. The influence of a brief but life-altering visit to El Bulli is as evident today in Achatz’s work as it ever was. From taffy balloons to edible... View Article

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Arnaud Donckele is a chef in constant pursuit of the highest standards in cooking. Only the best ingredients make it through to his kitchen at La Vague d’Or. His elegant creations deliver pure flavors and a fine accompaniment to the St. Tropez sun.

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One of Germany’s top gourmet restaurants, the multi-award-winning Vendôme is a benchmark of luxury cuisine. Situated within the baroque splendor of the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, Head Chef Joachim Wissler enchants guests with his dramatic creations, focusing heavily on the pure flavors of classic, often forgotten dishes and giving them a modern twist. Grand in both style... View Article

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One of the oldest restaurants in Paris, Alléno Paris at the Pavillon Ledoyen first opened its doors 1798 and was the place to see and be seen during the Belle Époque. Today, the rich décor harks back to its historical legacy with ornate stucco details and silk brocades, but the real pièce de résistance here is... View Article

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