HE started his career at Spirit Restaurant in Victoria Park when he was just 15. Now former Bridgewater High School student Connor Slater is continuing to achieve remarkable things in the world of fine food after become head chef at Mana in Manchester at just 23. Mana is the city’s first Michelin Star restaurant since 1977. The multiple course dining experience was launched by Simon Martin in October 2018 and Connor has been there since day one – starting out as a commis chef before quickly rising through the ranks ‘at an astounding pace’. Connor, who used to live in Stockton Heath and Appleton, said: “It’s great. It’s a wonderful thing. I can’t believe it really to be honest. I’m just 23 so I know it’s massive.”
HE started his career at Spirit Restaurant in Warrington when he was just 15. Now Connor Slater, who grew up in Runcorn, is continuing to achieve remarkable things in the world of fine food after become head chef at Mana in Manchester at just 23. Mana is the city’s first Michelin Star restaurant since 1977. The multiple course dining experience was launched by Simon Martin in October 2018 and Connor has been there since day one – starting out as a commis chef before quickly rising through the ranks ‘at an astounding pace’. Connor said: “It’s great. It’s a wonderful thing. I can’t believe it really to be honest. I’m just 23 so I know it’s massive.”
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How Hong Kong chef Vicky Lau embraced her role model label
In the fiendishly competitive arena of Hong Kong s fine-dining scene, few have had as remarkable an ascent as chef Vicky Lau.PHOTO: AFP
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How Hong Kong chef Vicky Lau embraces her ‘role model’ label
The only female chef in Asia with a double Michelin star discusses her success
AFP, HONG KONG
Despite the institutional status bestowed by her double Michelin star, Vicky Lau (劉韻棋) says the battle to improve gender parity in the male-dominated world of professional kitchens is a long way from won but small victories bring her hope.
In the fiendishly competitive arena of Hong Kong’s fine-dining scene, few have had as remarkable an ascent as Lau.
In little more than a decade she has gone from opening a small cafe to running one of the finance hub’s most lauded restaurants.
Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:37 AM MYT
Vicky Lau, the only female chef in Asia with a double Michelin star for her work at her restaurant Tate Dining Room. ― AFP pic via ETX Studio
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HONG KONG, May 27 ― Despite the institutional status bestowed by her double Michelin star, Vicky Lau says the battle to improve gender parity in the male-dominated world of professional kitchens is a long way from won ― but small victories bring her hope.
In the fiendishly competitive arena of Hong Kong s fine-dining scene, few have had as remarkable an ascent as Lau.