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Dominique Crenn has been picked as The World’s Best Female Chef 2016 ahead of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in New York on June 13th.
The chef, who runs the Atelier Crenn and Petit Crenn restaurants in San Francisco, said the award is a “great honour.”
Crenn grew up in France and credits her parents for sparking her early curiosity in food. After studying in Paris she moved to San Francisco and worked under tutelage of Jeremiah Tower and Mark Franz. After running her own kitchens in Indonesia and San Francisco she finally opened her own restaurant, Atelier Crenn, in 2011.
Atelier Crenn quickly became one of the top restaurants in San Francisco, receiving its first Michelin star just a year after opening and a second star a year later. Crenn was the first female chef in the United States to receive the accolade of two Michelin stars. On top of her restaurant work, Crenn has contributed to a number of organisations and panels throughout her career, this year she was announced as one of the local jury for S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016.
William Drew, group editor of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, said: “We are proud and excited to announce Dominique Crenn as this year’s World’s Best Female Chef, celebrating her many achievements. Dominique is a distinguished and highly impressive chef, having already accomplished many firsts as a female cook, paving the way for future generations. Dominique’s passion for local produce, sustainability and dedication to the profession make her the perfect recipient of this award.”
Crenn will receive her award at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in New York, June 13th.
