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Despite the fact that cooking has been seen primarily as a female duty for centuries, it is an unfortunate irony that cuisine, and especially refined cuisine continues to be considered a male exclusive profession. Female chefs still have to exert harder work compared to their male counterparts in order to achieve a similar level of success and regard. However, as is the case in the rest of the world, plenty of female chefs in Istanbul have proven themselves and achieved the recognition they deserve. And they all reflect their own personalities and signature styles in their cuisines.

Situated in Ljubljana, a city located at a crossroads of Mediterranean and Middle European cultures, JB boasts an avant-garde, contemporary-style ambience.

• One new restaurant has been awarded Two MICHELIN Stars • Sixteen new restaurants boast One MICHELIN Star • Four restaurants receive the MICHELIN Green Star for their commitment to a more sustainable gastronomy

As a major supporter of Michelin’s Green Stars, illycaffè continues its pursuit of excellence, innovation and sustainability together with its new Chef Ambassador, Massimo Bottura.

Croatia at its most authentic and traditional: home-made bread and pasta, carefully chosen ingredients sourced from small producers (such as delicious goat’s cheese), and warm, friendly service.

Long hours, high pressure and facing the heat on a hot stove are common, but these dynamite chefs show they have what it takes to power through and get to the top.

They overcame poverty, cancer and self-doubt to pursue their passion for the food business. We celebrate their stories.