Browsing Category: GLOBAL CHEF

Guirong Wei has been dreaming of noodles since she was just six years old. For her, noodles are not just food—they represent tradition, perseverance, and passion. The process of noodle-making, from the stretch of the dough to the slap of the biang biang noodles against the table, has been part of her life for over 25 years. She has spent decades honing her craft, transforming her childhood dream into a culinary empire.…

Shrouded by decades of armed conflict, Colombia was once a place many avoided. Violence drove away local talent, and sectors like fine dining saw Colombians pursuing careers abroad. However, the 2016 Peace Treaty brought stability, tourism surged, and expatriates returned. Among them was chef Alvaro Clavijo, who came back to Bogotá after a decade overseas and opened El Chato, a restaurant that is now recognized as one of the world’s best. Today,…