Chef Andrew Wong’s hat has many feathers peeking from its bill–the man behind the trendy Chinese restaurant - A. Wong, London, the Mentor Chef of Baoshaun at The Oberoi, New Delhi–and now the recipient of a second Michelin star as a salute to his culinary genius. GQ caught up with the starred chef on the landmark moment, what a day in his life looks like, and what it takes to be a Michelin-honoured chef.
In conversation with Chef Andrew Wong
GQ: Your second Michelin star! What a moment! Tell us a little about what it felt like to receive it?
Oregon man competing to be world s Favorite Chef March 07 2021
Jamar Adams shares how his world travels and culinary experience play a big role in his career as a lead chef at Tetherow Resort
Crook County High School alumnus Jamar Adams has had the opportunity to travel the world, work along some of the world s famous chefs, and be a lead chef at one of Central Oregon s finest resorts.
His story begins at the young age of six, when Adams moved to Prineville and attended Crook County schools until he graduated in 1999. Being an avid athlete in high school, he went to college to play baseball for three years in California, before joining the United States Army in 2002.
Chef Ahmet Dede received a Michelin star for his restaurant Dede in Baltimore, Cork, at the 2021 UK and Irish awards today.
When presented with the award virtually, Mr Dede was emotional, saying: “I am taking it all in now, thank you so much. This means the world to me.”
Five restaurants in total across the UK and Ireland received a new Michelin star at today’s awards.
Four Irish restaurants, bars and bistros also received a Michelin ‘Bib Gourmand’ while three Irish restaurants were awarded green Michelin stars- which is a new star that appreciates the efforts that chef and staff put in to create a sustainable space.