Like I say, Michelin is Michelin. It's nice people are recognized, but at the end of the day, the star doesn't define you, it's what you do with it, and it's what you do in life in general. I think… — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
You're thinking about a dish, you're thinking about an ingredient, and in many ways, you end up becoming a naked chef in front of the customer, because what you put on the plate is you. It's who you are and… — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
You look at most of these 'best chef' lists, and there are about nine male chefs and one woman chef. The problem is still… — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
My mom and dad taught me to never take anything for granted, and to give what you are to your community. — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
I kind of do not like the word chef. Chef, giving you a sense of hierarchy and power. To be a good cook and… — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
I was very fortunate to grow up in France with amazing parents who allowed me to understand the importance of activism. My dad was… — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
I came to the U.S. in the 1990s. I worked all around, including at Stars, and in 1996, I became the chef of Yoyo… — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
When you give someone an award and you tell them that they are the best female chef in the world, you alienate them from… — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
You have so much responsibility because when you're in the kitchen, it's not just food, it's where the food comes from, what you did… — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
I think I was eight or nine when I had my first long-form tasting menu. — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
When I interview people that want to work with us, I often disregard their resume, because a piece of paper, it doesn't tell me… — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
Obviously, growing up in France, I had foie gras probably when I was two years old. Writing about it and understanding what's going on… — Dominique Crenn Copy Share Image
