Celebrity Life

Every ingredient of each dish is carefully considered to ensure it complements the rest, a dedication that has earned a well deserved three-Michelin-star rating. Passard is also devoted to quality. Since 2000, the restaurant has been supplied by its own three ‘potagers’ or kitchen gardens, which annually produce 40 tons of fresh, all-natural ingredients. Experience... View Article

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This quiet, romantic restaurant is loaded with accolades including two Michelin stars and four stars from the New York Times. In addition, it is a Grandes Tables du Monde member and a Zagat Best Restaurant award winner. Matching this critical recognition are the spectacular views of Columbus Circle and Central Park through huge windows. Private... View Article

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Trained by master chef Hirohisa Koyama, Seiji Yamamoto had over a decade of experience before opening up the legendary Nihonryori RyuGin in Tokyo. One of the most influential chefs throughout Asia, Yamamoto combines traditional kaiseki cooking with cutting-edge techniques to push the boundaries of what Japanese fine dining can truly mean. Seasonal ingredients play an... View Article

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Deservedly recognized as one of the best restaurants in the world, Arzak is run by the father-daughter team of Juan Mari and Elena Arzak. Awarded three Michelin stars in 1989, the restaurant has remained at the top of its game ever since. Arzak serves exquisite flavors of New Basque Cuisine combined with impeccable presentation. Expect traditional... View Article

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Nestled on the leafy hillside of Maruyama Park in Kyoto’s former geisha district, this three-Michelin-starred restaurant embodies discreet Japanese kaiseki kappo dining at its finest. Approximately 16 seats surround the lacquered wood counter where chefs deliver exquisitely presented dishes of well-balanced flavors. With only one sitting each evening starting at 6pm sharp, Mizai ensures an... View Article

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The legendary Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud opened in 1981 and since then has won every major food award going. Currently in the hands of chef Guillaume Lebrun, the restaurant has held its two Michelin stars for the last fifteen years. It remains the only two-star restaurant in Ireland and offers a wine list every bit as... View Article

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Inside Paris’s luxurious Hotel Plaza Athénée, Alain Ducasse perfects “naturalness cuisine.” The French restaurant is designed for an intimate dining experience where solid oak tables, leather seats and raw materials offer simple elegance. At the three-Michelin-starred restaurant, the menu centers on a fish-vegetables-cereal trilogy that promotes a healthier diet more in tune with nature. Here,... View Article

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The epitome of fine dining, Epicure in Paris offers traditional French gastronomy in an airy and elegant setting. Much of the restaurant’s success can be attributed to three-Michelin-starred Eric Frechon. His signature style is evident throughout, with dishes including macaroni stuffed with black truffle and artichoke and duck foie gras, gratineed with aged Parmesan. With... View Article

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Located within the Stone Barns Center of Pocantico Hills, New York, Blue Hill at Stone Barns places the focus on creating a consciousness of the effect of the food choices we make each day. In line with this food philosophy, the award-winning Michelin-starred chef Dan Barber sources ingredients from the surrounding pasture and nearby farms.... View Article

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Served by a five-acre farm just out of the city, Single Thread Farm is a dazzling display of refined cooking that changes with the seasons. Having trained in some of Japan’s top kitchens, head chef Kyle Connaughton has developed a skillset unlike any of his contemporaries. Focusing on crafting each dish with the utmost precision,... View Article

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Is there a bigger challenge than having to curate a menu that encapsulates the culture and feel of New York’s MoMA? Well that’s exactly what Abram Bissell came up against when it was announced he would be responsible for heading up the kitchen at The Modern. Kitted out with a state-of-the-art kitchen, The Modern fits the... View Article

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Set within Ten Trinity Square, the former Port of London Authority HQ that was recently re-masked into a breathtaking Four Seasons hotel, La Dame de Pic is the latest offering from the internationally acclaimed chef – Anne-Sophie Pic. Coming from a family of successful chefs (Pic’s father and grandfather both attained three Michelin stars at... View Article

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