Planet Chef

Beatriz Gonzalez takes her classic French cooking one step further with the influence of her Mexican background. The taste of lime and smell of freshly chopped cilantro reminds her of the love she has for cooking, and all it has taken to get to this point.

Focusing on Greek dishes, with a natural French technique, Mikaela Liaroustos runs Etsi, a place that's all about sharing. She describes cooking as being similar to dancing, having a perpetual rhythm that drives her forward. Her mission when opening her restaurant stemmed from three simple ideas: eat, drink, dance.

Owner of A Mi Chemin, Nordine Labidah specializes in French cooking with childhood flavors of a Tunisian who moved to France. The history of the land where he now lives is combined with the memories of the land he was born. For him, going to work in the mornings is purposeful and he wishes to cook for his entire life.

Incorporating the spices and fresh produce of Cameroon in his menu, Pierre Siewe always has his mind in the kitchen. To express himself naturally is to incorporate as much from Cameroon as possible. For him, crafting a menu is a moment of solitude, and his connection to cuisine only grows as he continues to learn about his true passion.