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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.

Karime López, the first Mexican woman to earn a MICHELIN Star, now helms Gucci Osteria in Florence alongside partner Takahiko Kondo, blending global flavors with Italian flair. They have a story that’s hard not to love.

Antonio Iacoviello is the head chef of Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo, a restaurant awarded One MICHELIN Star in the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2023. He pursued a career as a chef after early experiences at his grandmother’s trattoria. He moved to Tokyo in 2021 after gaining experience in Europe. We asked chef Antonio ten questions about Japan, his memories with his family, advice from his mentor, and his message to young chefs.

As Osteria Francescana marks its 30th anniversary, the chef who turned tortellini into a philosophy reflects on tradition, play and why the future of food belongs to the dreamers.