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Chef Mentor Award

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 2 minutes

James Kent is The MICHELIN Guide New York 2024 Mentor Chef Award Winner

The late chef's remarkable legacy of opening doors for others, as shared by his wife, Kelly Kent.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 3 minutes

Recipient of the MICHELIN Mentor Chef Award, Fumio Kondo of Two-MICHELIN-Starred restaurant

Tempura Kondo is sharing the appeal of tempura with the world. Here, we will delve into the boundless enthusiasm that he unfailingly brings to his work.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 3 minutes

Hideki Ishikawa, Owner-Chef of Kagurazaka Ishikawa, a MICHELIN Three-Star Restaurant Recipient of the Tokyo Mentor Chef Award

‘My staff are friends who grow along with me,’ says Hideki Ishikawa. Learning diligently together means building the future together. We explore the meaning of this principle.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 4 minutes

Mentor Chef Award: Eiichi Takahashi of Hyotei, Three MICHELIN Star Restaurant

At an age when others have long since retired, Eiichi Takahashi is working tirelessly to develop Japanese cuisine. What’s the impetus behind this quiet passion?

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Mentor Chef Award: Kanda’s Hiroyuki Kanda as a Mentor

Mentor Chef Award recipient Hiroyuki Kanda says he wants his apprentices to have a clear perspective on life and pursue a goal. What does it mean to him to be a mentor?