Planet Chef

As a child Alan Geaam grew up having a dream not the American dream but the French dream The great chefs that came before him were welcomed as a challenge to rise to the occasion and do the best he could To be a great chef Alan uses his Lebanese roots and the mindset that he can always improve

Tempero a restaurant focused on French cuisine with a real Brazilian flavor is owned by Alessandra Montagne who firmly believes that every diner should enjoy themselves She works to reduce her carbon footprint and overall waste while filling her kitchen with the smells and tastes of her childhood

For Connie cooking brings forth a feeling of wellbeing and creativity From crawfish parties to an emphasis on breakfast she makes sure to bring a taste of Sweden and Poland her two home countries to her new home in France

The aromas of tomato garlic shellfish and parsley remind Giovanni and his guests that he has Italian roots Although he loves being in the kitchen he understands that this job does not come without a little bit of pain and suffering but he can not recall a time that it wasnt worth it

Using ingredients from his home country of South Africa as the focal point Jan is able to bring in French ingredients and craft a beautiful oneofakind dish Drawing inspiration from his two grandmothers it is important for Jan to support local businesses and he believes that to be a great chef you must be close to the earth

Having six restaurants in Paris Juan Arbelaez considers himself not only a chef but a restauranteur and an entrepreneur As he can not be in multiple places at once hes forced to put his faith in his workers even more than usual For Juan it isnt just about the cooking ndash its a chance to create an unforgettable memory for a client

Mauro Colagreco describes himself as a citizen of the world someone who has crossed many borders to find his new home His patience and appreciation for food and culture are exemplified by his dishes Watch how his dream of learning French cuisine unfolded