Celebrity Life

Ever since it opened its doors two decades ago, New York’s DANIEL has been synonymous with the finest hospitality in the Big Apple. Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Chef Daniel Boulud’s eponymous restaurant can be found in the space which originally housed Le Cirque – the legendary restaurant where Boulud first rose to fame.... View Article

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Nestled among the hilly meadows of the L’Aubrac region of Southern France, this family-run restaurant is a gourmet citadel of granite and glass, which has achieved worldwide fame and a firm place on the wish list of any serious epicurean. Self-taught father and son team Michel and Sébastien Bras draw inspiration from childhood memories and... View Article

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Award-winning head chef Kunio Tokuoka is a master of the tea ceremony and kaiseki cuisine, and has made Kitcho one of the most famous kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto. Kimono-clad waitresses provide flawless service, presenting beautiful dishes to guests sat at gleaming black lacquered tables. The exceptional attention to detail in each dish, combined with the... View Article

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A true piece of art in terms of restaurant architecture and design, Tantris boasts a striking Asian theme of contrasting reds and blacks along with oriental sculptures by famous architect Justus Dahinden. The menu at Tantris is a collaboration between classic French cuisine and art, with the majority of dishes fresh from the ocean. Perfected by... View Article

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Founded by chef David Chang, Momofuku Ko opened in 2008. At Momofuku Ko (which means “son of”), guests are served a set multi-course tasting menu along a kitchen counter. Now at the helm, Chef Sean Gray uses seasonal ingredients, and changes the menu frequently based on market availability. Ko has two Michelin stars, which it has retained for... View Article

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One of the most romantic restaurants in the Bay Area, The Restaurant at Meadowood offers gourmet cuisine in the heart of California’s wine country. Everything about this luxury country resort exudes elegance and charm, not least the subtly brilliant food – which changes as frequently as the seasons. Chef Christopher Kostow has been collecting accolades... View Article

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Since Daniel Patterson opened Coi in 2006, he has earned an abundance of accolades including two Michelin stars. In the Fall of 2015, Chef Erik Anderson moved to San Francisco to take the helm of COI, following in the footsteps of celebrated Chef Daniel Patterson. With a strong emphasis on using local produce to create haute... View Article

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There is no family restaurant in Spain – or indeed the world – quite like El Celler de Can Roca. Founded by the Roca brothers in 1986, this Girona establishment has gone from strength to strength in recent decades. With the original premises founded next door to their parents’ restaurant, El Celler provides an avant-garde twist on the... View Article

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With its magnificent menu, wood paneling, imperial furniture and stunning views of the Eternal City, it is no wonder La Pergola is regularly recognized as one of the best restaurants in Italy. While admiring the dome of St Peter’s, guests can indulge in Heinz Beck’s award-winning gourmet menu featuring dishes such as tuna carpaccio with... View Article

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Restaurant Guy Savoy is a shrine to the skills of its namesake. Renowned not only for its food but also for the impeccable service, characterized by conviviality instead of aloofness, this three-Michelin-starred restaurant consistently enthralls its diners, and is a source of inspiration for many other chefs. Signature dishes include Savoy’s artichoke soup dressed with... View Article

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The first London venture of British chef Heston Blumenthal, Dinner won its first Michelin star within a year of opening in 2012, and its second in the 2014 guide. Centered on historical British gastronomy, Blumenthal – alongside Executive Chef Ashley Palmer-Watts – has spent many years researching dishes from as far back as the 12th Century, reviving... View Article

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This family-run restaurant has excelled far beyond its humble beginnings in 1925 to become a world-renowned, three-Michelin-star restaurant and a bastion of Italian cuisine and culture. In the kitchen, Nadia and Giovanni Santini perform a balancing act between traditional, age-old recipes and their own innovative culinary expressions. Located in an elegant country house within the... View Article

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