The Best Chef: Can you tell us about your origins and where you grew up? Antonio Arcieri: I was born in Calabria, in the city of Lamezia Terme, in the 1980s. But before I even turned one year old, my father moved us to the north of Italy because of the economic crisis. We ended […]

Born in Rome in 1974, Alessandro Pipero trained at the Hospitality School, focusing on front-of-house service despite his love for fine dining. After early experience at the Hotel St. Regis and managing the dining room at Antonello Colonna’s restaurant in Labico, he opened “Pipero” in Albano Laziale in 2007. In its first year, he was […]

Marcin Przybysz is a renowned Polish chef known for his innovative approach to rediscovering and modernizing traditional Polish cuisine. A finalist of Top Chef Poland and a former chef at the prestigious restaurant EPOKA, he blends historical influences with contemporary techniques. His passion lies in reviving forgotten Polish flavors and presenting them in a refined, […]

Chef Beata Śniechowska is a gifted Polish chef renowned for her commitment to local ingredients, authenticity, and strong partnerships with local suppliers. Her culinary philosophy is grounded in honoring Poland’s rich produce, with focusing on sustainability and close collaboration with farmers. Beata has a deep passion for merging traditional Polish flavors with contemporary techniques, crafting […]

Deepanker Khosla, the visionary behind Haoma, is deeply committed to sustainability and preserving the essence of Indian culinary heritage. His philosophy blends traditional flavors with modern techniques, creating “Neo-Indian” cuisine that respects nature and supports local ecosystems. From building a farm to growing ingredients on-site, he champions sustainable practices, making Haoma a unique community rooted […]

Embracing Terroir in Spanish Cuisine “The voice that chefs have today gives us the opportunity to raise awareness, to teach how important it is to care for what nature gives us, and to make people understand its value.” With this powerful statement, Begoña Rodrigo—native Valencian, chef, and owner of the renowned restaurant La Salita in […]