Chef Interviews

Pastry Chef of the Week: Chef Anton Pochtar, Ritz-Carlton, Moscow

Chef Interviews

When you head the pastry shop at the famed Ritz-Carlton in Moscow you know you’ve made it in the culinary world. Meet Chef Anton Pochtar, a young and super-talented pastry...

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June 12, 2020

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Chef of the Month: Chef Ana Roš, Hiša Franko, Slovenia

Like so many of you, we have devoured Netflix’s second season of Chef’s Table, and one of our favorite chefs was Ana Roš. We loved her life story – the...

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June 8, 2020

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A Croatian Success Story: Chef Marko Gajski – from Masterchef to Michelin Star

There is a very American success story happening on Croatia’s Adriatic coast. An IT graduate, passionate about cooking, joins Masterchef, the amateur chef reality show, which sets him on a...

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June 5, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Ants Uustalu, Ööbiku Gastronomy Farm, Estonia

Meet Ants Uustalu, the Head Chef and owner of Ööbiku Gastronomy Farm, an old farm in the middle of the Estonian country-side transformed into a charming restaurant. Ants gets inspiration...

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June 1, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Chef Deni Srdoč, Croatia’s Youngest Michelin-Star Chef

Few chefs have achieved as much in their entire career, let alone in their 20s, as Croatian superstar chef Deni Srdoč. At just 24 years, he took over the helm...

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May 28, 2020

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Chef of the Month: Titti Qvarnström, Scandinavia’s First Female Michelin-star Chef

Women have made great strides in the culinary world in the past two decades, but female chefs who have won the highly coveted Michelin star are still a rarity. Titti...

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May 26, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Chef Vladislav Djatsuk, Tchaikovsky and Mon Repos, Tallinn

The Tchaikovsky restaurant, in beautiful Old Town Tallinn, is eponymous with Estonian luxury dining. It is located in a magnificent building that houses the 5-star Telegraf Hotel, a building that...

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May 13, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Silver Saa, Head Chef at Ore, Tallinn

We are thrilled to announce a series of articles showcasing the burgeoning Estonian food scene and we’re starting strong with one of the best Estonian chefs out there. We’re excited...

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April 26, 2020

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Chef of the Month: Ernesto Moreno, Executive Chef at Pinterest

We are very excited this month to feature Chef Ernesto Moreno, Executive Chef at Pinterest. We’re huge fans of Pinterest, which is the top social media platform for food websites...

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April 8, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Lucia de la Barra

Meet Lucia de la Barra, teacher of Mexican food history and fantastic Traveling Spoon cook from San Angel, a residential neighborhood in Mexico City. If you want a truly authentic Mexican cuisine...

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February 23, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Aoy Marungrueng, Bangkok, Thailand

Meet Chef Aoy Marungrueng, Head Chef and owner of Aoywaan Riverside Thai Cuisine and fantastic Traveling Spoon host in Bangkok, Thailand. Aoy loves yoga and food and is incredibly skilled...

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February 17, 2020

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Chef of the Month: Romanian Rising Star, Chef Raul Vidican

Meet Raul Vidican, a Romanian rising star Chef, semifinalist of S. Pellegrino Young Chef competition, and currently Head Chef at Roca Bruna. Chef’s Pencil talked to Raul about his professional...

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February 1, 2020

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Chef of the Week: Chef Sobah of Soneva Fushi, Best Chef in the Maldives

Maldivian born and bred, Chef Sobah is considered one of the pioneers of modern Maldivian cuisine. Chef Sobah has earned many distinctions and in 2015, he won the covetted ‘Best Chef...

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October 12, 2019

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Chef of the Week: Chef Priyantha of Soneva Jani

Chef Priyantha is the Head Chef at The Crab Shack at Soneva Jani, a luxury resort in the Maldives. He grew up on a diet of lagoon crabs in Sri...

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October 4, 2019

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Star Chef Interview: Anthony Genovese of Il Pagliaccio, Rome

With two Michelin stars to his name, Anthony Genovese talks to Chef’s Pencil about his journey as a top Chef and his next projects. Anthony is the Head Chef and...

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July 8, 2019

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Star Chef Interviews: Chef Francesco Gasbarro of La Bottega, Geneva

Meet Francesco Gasbarro, the Head Chef and Owner of La Bottega, a Michelin-star awarded restaurant in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the Michelin guide, La Bottega’s food is a whole leap...

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July 7, 2019

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Star Chef Jonas Mikkelsen on His Career, Signature Dish and Advice for Aspiring Chefs

Jonas Mikkelsen is the Head Chef of Hotel Frederiksminde, a Michelin-star rated restaurant in the Danish countryside. We sat down with Jonas to talk about his career, signature dish and...

Corina Onet

April 3, 2019

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Chef Interviews: Nico Madrangca of Rey’s Place

Nico Madrangca is the Head Chef at Rey’s Place, a modern Filipino restaurant in Sydney’s Darlinghurst neighborhood. We sat down with Nico to talk about his career, signature dish and...

Corina Onet

March 29, 2019

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Rupen Rao on Indian Cuisine, Indian Cookbooks and His Indian Sauce Brand

Born in Mumbai, India, Rupen Rao is an Indian food entrepreneur and instructor currently residing in Washington, D.C. Rupen has taught Indian cuisine at Whole Foods and CulinAerie, a premier...

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March 11, 2019

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Rick Gresh on AceBounce, Flight Club, His Most Popular Dishes, Advice for Aspiring Chefs

With an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America, and having led the kitchens of many acclaimed restaurants in Chicago, Rick Gresh is one of the...

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February 18, 2019

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Chef Ulrik Jepsen – the Food Markets in Provence Inspired Me To Become a Chef

Meet Chef Ulrik Jepsen, the man behind one of the best and trendiest restaurants in Oslo – À L’aise. With 5 out of 5 ratings on Tripadvisor, and a plethora of...

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December 13, 2018

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