For these six barrier-breaking chefs, it's not just about food. It's not just about restaurants. And it's never about cooking by the rules.
E1 · Grant Achatz
Superstar American chef Grant Achatz wants to wow diners with mystery, emotion and magic just as much as he does with flavor and beauty.
E2 · Alex Atala
Brazilian chef and adventurer Alex Atala relies on his wild spirit and love for the Amazon to show diners how an open mind pays off in deliciousness.
E3 · Dominique Crenn
French-born Dominique Crenn's love for life, family and personal connection helped her become the first two-Michelin star chef in America.
E4 · Enrique Olvera
Chef Enrique Olvera transforms Mexico's most savory street foods and traditional ingredients into award-winning dishes at his Mexico City restaurant.
E5 · Ana Roš
Self-taught Slovenian chef Ana Roš uses ingredients from her remote surroundings to create inspired and surprising dishes.
E6 · Gaggan Anand
With his passion for reimagining what traditional Indian food can be, celebrity chef Gaggan Anand created the best restaurant in all of Asia.