Celebrity Life

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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Situated in the Grand Lisboa Hotel, the tallest building in Macau, Robuchon au Dôme’s opulent three-Michelin-starred restaurant boasts magnificent views of the city. The lavish interior includes a striking crystal glass chandelier which cascades from the dome-shaped glass ceiling, oozing decadence and sophistication. Equally as magnificent is the menu itself, which includes an array of... View Article

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At the forefront of the Sydney dining scene, Quay is blazing a trail with its extraordinary, innovative food. Chef Peter Gilmore has combed the breadths of the Australian continent sourcing rare ingredients to create dishes of exquisite flavor and texture. The spectacular fare is matched by enviable floor-to-ceiling views of the Sydney Opera House and... View Article

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Spearheaded by Executive Chef Alain Solivérès, Taillevent offers classic French cuisine in a traditional Parisian setting. The chef, who joined the restaurant in 2002, serves a daily menu of exquisite haute cuisine, which is influenced by Basque country, Bordeaux and Languedoc. Housed in a 19th century house which was once home to French duke Duc... View Article

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  Since opening in 1995, the legendary Osteria Francescana has received three Michelin stars and continues to offer innovative, playful and perfectly presented dishes in the city of Modena. Guests are greeted by bookshelves and contemporary art, and the subdued lighting, relaxed music and minimalist décor create a tranquil ambience. Chef Massimo Bottura’s menus include... View Article

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