Celebrity Life

By Samantha Coles After a sojourn in Melbourne last year, The Fat Duck has made a welcome return to our list. Providing more than just exceptional (and famously experimental) cuisine, The Fat Duck’s aim is to take diners on a nostalgic adventure. Head chef Jonny Lake tells us how his studies in physics and biology... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Celebrated for elevating farm-to-fork dining, Blue Hill at Stone Barns is lauded as one of upstate New York’s most innovative restaurants, and our highest new entry for 2017. We speak to chef Dan Barber about the cuisine he takes such pride in. What does being voted among the world’s top restaurants... View Article

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By Andy Hayler To attain three Michelin stars is the ultimate dream for any chef. One of those who achieved it is Michel Guérard, whose restaurant Prés d’Eugénie south of Bordeaux retained its third star in the France Michelin Guide 2017. What is remarkable about this is the chef first gained the third star in... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Tucked into a three-story heritage shop-house in Tanjong Pagar, Singapore, Restaurant André continually garners accolades and rave reviews from across the globe. It’s here that revered chef André Chiang showcases his distinct culinary approach, Octaphilosophy, which brings together the eight elements he believes to be integral to gastronomy: unique, pure, texture,... View Article

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By Zahra Al-Kateb Michael Tusk’s culinary career has gone from strength to strength. The chef and owner of San Francisco’s Quince is featured in our list for the very first time. Congratulations on being named within the Elite Traveler Top 100 Restaurants. How does it feel? It feels great! At the end of the day,... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill As the founder and chef of the three-Michelinstarred restaurant Osteria Francescana in Modena, Massimo Bottura rose to great acclaim for challenging the traditions of Italian cuisine, injecting creativity and playfulness into his menus. In an interview with Elite Traveler, the chef explains the root of his inspiration: “For me, influence is... View Article

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By Lauren Jade Hill Owing to the success of her two-Michelin starred, San Francisco-based restaurant Atelier Crenn, French chef Dominique Crenn has risen to culinary prominence, garnering prestigious awards for the accomplished cuisine she’s become known for. But for the celebrated chef, food is about more than just taste; it’s about a deeper connection with... View Article

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By Samantha Coles From humble beginnings peeling potatoes with nuns in a French seminary to becoming an esteemed chef with the most Michelin stars in the world, Joël Robuchon is more than deserving of Elite Traveler’s Lifetime Achievement award. Applying this discipline to his craft, Robuchon is recognized as being the pioneer of post-nouvelle cuisine... View Article

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By Zahra Al-Kateb Alinea is a restaurant that continues to break culinary stereotypes by shunning the stuffy hallmarks often associated with fine dining. The restaurant has defied expectations from the start, from becoming one of the first in the country to use science to manipulate the taste and texture of food, to introducing Tock, a... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo Swiss Chef and co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, The NoMad and the NoMad Bar, Daniel Humm has earned a reputation as one of New York’s culinary masterminds. His sophisticated cuisine focuses on the locally sourced ingredients of New York and has seen him gain numerous accolades around the world. By the age... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo With his perpetual exploration of nature and natural ingredients, Chef Esben Holmboe Bang has made a name for himself on the international gourmet scene, firmly putting Norway on the culinary map with Maaemo. Congratulations on being named the Young Chef of the Year 2016. Our list is voted for by our jetsetting... View Article

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By Zahra Al-Kateb Having already made a name for himself at Avenues and Alinea, Curtis Duffy’s own venture – a stylish restaurant in the heart of Chicago aptly named Grace – has seen him become one of the country’s most renowned chefs. Congratulations on being the highest new entry in the Elite Traveler Top 100... View Article

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