“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 where you've been.”

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.