“At a very young age, I fell in love with the idea of being in a restaurant and being surrounded with people around me. I don't think at the time I thought about becoming a chef. I have a bachelor's degree in economics. I never went to a cooking school.”

French chef

Dominique Crenn is a French chef best known for leading Atelier Crenn in San Francisco. By 2018, she was the only female chef in the United States to earn three Michelin stars. She has also appeared on several Food Network programs and other television shows. Her public profile is closely tied to high-end cooking and to the recognition her restaurant received, which made her a notable figure in contemporary American dining.