Celebrity Life

La Pergola is the first and only three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome, and a regular entry in our Top 100 Restaurants. Chef Heinz Beck tell us about his favorite food markets in Rome and what his last meal on earth would be. What influences your creativity? Art, nature and the reality that surrounds me. What is... View Article

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The creative force behind Madrid’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant DiverXO, ambassador for Nike and husband to the Spanish TV presenter Cristina Pedroche, David Muñoz is a chef with irrefutable celebrity status in his home country and beyond. We catch up with the chef at his sister restaurant in London, StreetXO, to find out about his famed cuisine.... View Article

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Dan Hunter is not looking to emulate anyone else. He’s on his own path at Brae to serve quintessential Australian cuisine. In his quest to deliver the very best his native country has to offer, Hunter grows ingredients on-site, presenting them simply and elegantly. A fine-dining experience that’s based on seasonality and sustainability, the food... View Article

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Having led London’s sophisticated fine-dining restaurant The Ledbury to its two-Michelin-starred status, Australian-born chef Brett Graham is known across the globe for his exquisite cuisine. As The Ledbury once again claims its place among the world’s Top 100 Restaurants, the acclaimed chef talks to Elite Traveler about the dishes he’s had such success in creating.... View Article

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This year’s coveted Chef of the Year accolade goes to Eric Ripert of the acclaimed New York restaurant Le Bernardin. Not only has the French chef won plaudits and widespread commendation for his work at this three-Michelin-starred institution, Ripert has found a place in people’s homes through a collection of cookbooks and Avec Eric. This... View Article

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With a culinary empire that spans the globe — and a four-decade career — chef Daniel Boulud is an authority on decadent food and dedicated service. This year, as Daniel, his heralded fine-dining restaurant in New York, celebrates its silver anniversary, and Boulud receives the Elite Traveler Lifetime Achievement award, Boulud prepares for even bigger... View Article

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High-end, Michelin-starred cuisine is always sought after, but sometimes you just can’t beat a good cheeseburger. The winner of the Elite Traveler Rising Star award, Chicago’s John B Shields, knows this all too well, and his wonderfully onioned double burger has garnered a cult following. At Smyth + The Loyalist, the twofer restaurant he runs... View Article

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One of California’s premier dining destinations, Mélisse offers award-winning contemporary American cuisine with French influences using only the finest seasonal ingredients. Named best American and French restaurant in Los Angeles by the Zagat Guide since 2003, Mélisse attracts both neighborhood diners and distinguished celebrities seeking an extraordinary fine dining experience. Its main dining room offers... View Article

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Spondi is frequently voted Athens’ best restaurant. Headed by Chef Aggelos Lantos, the chic two Michelin star restaurant offers Mediterranean haute cuisine with heavy French influences. Spondi is popular for its creative cuisine, with exclusive seasonal ingredients. Chef Lantos uses these ingredients to create imaginative, exquisite and stunningly presented modern French dishes. Established in 1996,... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Having earned three Michelin stars and garnered global attention, Alinea has become a name that’s associated with some of the world’s most innovative dining. It’s chef Grant Achatz who’s behind this modernist cuisine, so as Alinea comes in at number two on the list, he takes time out with Elite Traveler... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill It was chef Eneko Atxa’s upbringing in the gastronomically rich Basque Country that informed his future pursuit of creating truly outstanding cuisine. He is the chef behind three Michelin starred fine dining restaurant Azurmendi in the Basque town of Larrabetzu, where each refined dish that comes out of the kitchen reflects... View Article

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By Zahra Al-Kateb With three Michelin stars, a four-star rating from The New York Times, and six James Beard Foundation Awards, it is no wonder Eleven Madison Park has once again been recognized by our readers, having come third on our list of the Top 100 Restaurants in the World for 2017. We caught up... View Article

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