Chefs

When she first burst onto Rome’s food scene 20 years ago with her bright pink hair, everyone told Cristina Bowerman she’d never earn the MICHELIN seal of approval because of her unconventional style. Today, the only female chef in Italy’s capital ever to have a MICHELIN-Starred restaurant, Glass Hostaria, she remains committed to her vision of a more inclusive, exciting and rule-breaking Roman food industry. Here, she shares the local spots already making that a reality.

At One-MICHELIN-Starred INEO, Chef Heros De Agostinis blends the skills he honed while training under chefs leading multi-Starred restaurants with the diverse influences of his neighborhood, multicultural Esquilino, and his Abruzzian-Eritrean heritage. The result? Italian cooking that sidesteps clichés and is resolutely current — along with a bread cart that’s already the stuff of legend.

The French Top Chef Season 11 semifinalist brings his trademark Belgian charm to an "If I were" interview — a playful set of questions that help us to get under the surface of who the wunderkind Mallory Gabsi, really is.

At Sushi Shunei, a minimalist dinner-only Montmartre sushi bar seating just nine guests, Chef Kimura makes history. Carrying on her late husband’s dream, she embodies resilience and passion in every edomae-style dish.

Fresh off earning a MICHELIN Star for his tradition-bending cuisine at Vaisseau, the Top Chef France finalist invites us into his world — one metaphor at a time.

The talented Chicago chef reflects on his decades of hard work and his plans for the future.

The Michelin Guide is the dream of all chefs. And even more -when we think about the range of awards, it goes beyond the chefs: From prestigious stars to the Best Service Award, from the Green Star for sustainability to the Best Sommelier Award. These Michelin choices reward those who combine talent with dedication and hard work, and it’s never too late to chase the dream to get them: Except for the Michelin Young Chef award.

Darren Teoh of two-MICHELIN-Starred and newly minted Green Star restaurant Dewakan shares his handpicked destinations for an unforgettable Kuala Lumpur adventure.

Join us on a captivating journey through the vibrant coastal town of Bodrum in Türkiye, guided by the talented chefs from İki Sandal and Orfoz ...

Osman Sezener is a renowned figure among gastronomy enthusiasts in Türkiye. He has been followed closely for years as what he will do next is a matter of curiosity. One of the pioneers of the farm-to-table movement, he has raised the bar with his restaurants and now stands as a MICHELIN-starred chef with three distinct establishments. Ristorante Pizzeria Venedik in İzmir is on the list of recommended restaurants by MICHELIN. Kitchen in Bodrum has one MICHELIN star, and Od Urla in İzmir has one MICHELIN star and a Green Star.

Life lessons from Thailand's top female chefs as new mothers, overcoming poverty, conquering gender challenges, and battling cancer. Discover why they never give up on following their dreams.

Meet the duo from L'Oiseau Blanc, who have mastered the art of pairing food and wine like few else have managed

From hidden gems to culinary landmarks, discover the Parisian eateries that inspire a world-class chef.

The food scene is changing both in terms of age and direction. Generation Y chefs approach food with passion. The more time they spend in the kitchen, the more they discover themselves and then hone their knowledge accordingly. They dream not of rediscovering the world, but rather of walking confidently down their own path and adding something of their own personality to the legacy they’ve inherited from great chefs before them – and by better recognizing and using what this land has to offer them.

The village of Šentjanž is set in the hilly Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) region, a landscape of fields, forests and vineyards. This picture-perfect setting is home to Gostilna Repovž, awarded a Bib Gourmand in 2021.

The MICHELIN Guide takes you on a trip to Slovenia to discover its chefs and their tasteful cuisine. Following the launch of the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia in september 2022, we take a closer look at Cob in Portorož, run by chef Filip Matjaž.

Over the past few years, the capital city of Hungary has seen the emergence of a new and dynamic culinary scene. Young chefs and prestigious names of the international gastronomy have brought change into the kitchens of this metropolis. Hungarian traditions are being revived, appealing to a younger generation of foodies who praise local, sustainable and artisanal products. Today, it is possible to experience Budapest as a real gourmet, from a starry breakfast to an intimate dinner in one of the hippest districts of the city.

On the cozy, luxurious and relaxed Buda side of the Danube river, Stand25, the bistro of star chefs Szabina Szulló and Tamás Széll, offers traditional Hungarian food done to perfection. On the other side of the river, in the hip, young and vibrant district of Erzsébetváros, young chef Ádám Mede is at the head of a fine-dining kitchen where Asian influences give a creative twist to local ingredients and recipes.