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Dominique Crenn
Becoming the first woman chef in the United States to earn three Michelin stars.
Atelier Crenn · Bar Crenn
- Born
- 7 April 1965
- Birthplace
- France
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Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn is a French chef whose San Francisco restaurant Atelier Crenn presents elaborate tasting menus shaped by memory and personal expression.
Early life
French upbringing
Was adopted and grew up with a family interested in food and travel.
Brittany
Visits to the family farm helped shape her relationship with ingredients.
Career
- 1988
San Francisco
Moved to the United States and worked at Stars.
- 2000s
Kitchen leadership
Developed her approach while leading restaurant kitchens.
- 2011 onward
Atelier Crenn
Opened her own restaurant and expanded her projects.
Restaurants & milestones
Atelier Crenn
Established her flagship restaurant.
Bar Crenn
Opened a neighbouring venue drawing on French culinary traditions.
Three Michelin stars
Atelier Crenn received the distinction in the 2019 guide.
Beyond work
Food systems
Has advocated more sustainable sourcing and farming.
Public voice
Speaks about opportunities and barriers for women in professional kitchens.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Michelin: 2019 guide awards ↗Photo: City Foodsters. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
