Celebrity Life

By Zahra Al-Kateb Michelin starred Chef and star of the small screen, Gordon Ramsay has been named Chef of the Year for 2016 by our jetsetting readers. Since opening Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in 1998, he has gone on to win a number of prestigious accolades in the culinary world, eventually becoming one of only four... View Article

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By Codelia Mantsebo Born in the Basque Country, where tradition is deep rooted in gastronomy, Chef Eneko Atxa of Azurmendi Restaurant is a solid reference in international haute cuisine. Atxa’s passion comes from the deepest, most intimate parts of his being – the admiration he felt for home-cooked food throughout his childhood. Atxa began his... View Article

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by Aoife Moriarty The fine dining scene is changing. Gone are the days of stuffy service, starched tablecloths and the mandatory hushed atmosphere. In their place, a more relaxed and casual approach with no real rules apart from this: exceptional quality and service. There’s never been a more exciting time to launch our Elite Traveler... View Article

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By Zahra Al-Kateb Since becoming New York’s culinary wunderkind, Swiss chef Daniel Humm has been awarded an abundance of accolades, from a four star review in The New York Times to numerous James Beard Awards. One of the finest chefs under 40, Humm is renowned for simple, seasonal dishes that emphasize local produce and is currently the chef... View Article

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by Tina Nielsen Nominated for Young Chef of the Year, Sean Brock, the man behind Husk restaurants in Charleston and Nashville, describes himself as a chef and a preservationist. With a keen interest in heirloom ingredients, he is firmly focused on pushing southern cuisine forward while honouring the culinary traditions of the region. “Cuisine is a... View Article

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by Emily Mathieson Starting life as a humble pop-up and winning its third Michelin star last year, San Francisco’s Saison is a force to be reckoned with. Head Chef Joshua Skenes trained with the likes of Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Anthony Ambrose and is one of the most impressive young talents of his generation. We caught up with the rising star... View Article

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by Aoife Moriarty “There’s always that underlying understanding that anything less than number one is not what we want to be,” Grant Achatz tells me, on the phone from Chicago. The 40-year-old fine dining doyen is more soft-spoken than one might expect of a world leading chef. But then, Achatz has never embraced any culinary... View Article

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by Zahra Al-Kateb As a young boy growing up in the Basque County – a region widely recognized for its gastronomic cuisine – Chef Eneko Atxa watched his mother and grandmother, working for hours on end in the kitchen at home. “They were happy through making the rest of the family happy”, Atxa tells me.... View Article

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by Zahra Al-Kateb Widely recognized as one of the best restaurants in the world, El Celler de Can Roca was originally founded by three brothers – Joan, Josep and Jordi. Together, they have developed what was initially a small Catalonian restaurant located beside their parents’ house into a world-renowned, three-Michelin-starred establishment. We caught up with Joan Roca... View Article

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Located in the International Financial Centre of Dubai and only a stone’s throw away from the Burj Khalifa, Zuma serves Japanese cuisine in an informal yet sophisticated setting. Taking inspiration from the “izakaya” way of dining, food is served to share at Zuma restaurant creating a laid back, relaxed ambience. The Japanese dishes combine classic... View Article

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Manish Mehrotra’s time in London is evident as he seamlessly blends western influences and Indian cuisine at Indian Accent. His unique, contemporary dishes will excite traditional and adventurous palates alike, with menu favorites such as Blue Cheese Naan and Foie Gras Stuffed Galawat. Situated in The Manor Hotel in an upmarket area of New Delhi, Indian... View Article

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White Rabbit is the first joint project of restaurateur Boris Zarkov and Chef Vladimir Mukhim. Together, they source local produce and develop original, unique cuisines including veal tongue, crimean truffle and mussels with fried onion foam and apple home brew jelly. As well as boasting a varied and interesting menu, White Rabbit is situated in... View Article

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