Dominique Crenn

As the only female chef in America to be awarded three Michelin stars, for her San Francisco–based Atelier Crenn, the French-raised culinary tour de force with a penchant for vintage Chanel and flat caps evokes the heart and soul of an artist, describing her cuisine as “poetic culinaria.” Having managed kitchens from Jakarta, Indonesia, to Manhattan Beach, Calif., before earning her first Michelin star at San Francisco’s Luce in 2009, the best-selling Rebel Chef author recently collaborated at Manresa in Los Gatos, Calif., The Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn, and The Montage in Cabo San Lucas, where her Casa Crenn kicks off on May 25, 2021.

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#SaveRestaurants was created by the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) as a part of the group’s efforts raise awareness and support for independent restaurants and chefs impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a harsh reality that many restaurants across the country are struggling, and many will never open their doors again.