Born in Trieste in 1979, she initially studied law in Milan but left university after three years to pursue a career in cooking. She trained in various restaurants in northeastern Italy and discovered her passion for creative cooking. In 2006, at the age of 27, she opened her first restaurant.

After gaining valuable experience, she purchased land in Collio Goriziano to build a restaurant reflecting her vision. While constructing the space, she worked as a chef in Venice at Il Ridotto and Venissa. L’Argine in Vencò opened in late 2014, with a focus on seasonal dishes highlighting the rich biodiversity of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Chef Klugmann emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, sustainability, and reducing waste by creatively using every part of the produce.

Since 2022, she has served as a WWF Italian ambassador for the Food4Future campaign, which aims to transform food systems to be healthier, more resilient, and sustainable.