Dominique Crenn

Atelier Crenn

Dominique Crenn is the co-owner and chef of Atelier Crenn in San Francisco. In 2018, Crenn became the first female chef in the US to receive three Michelin Stars. She has long drawn inspiration from her childhood and personal journey to craft the narrative of her flagship restaurant and her menus continuously evolve along with her. Born and raised in France, Crenn spent many summers in Brittany, developing a deep love and respect for the sea. Today, her menu at Atelier Crenn showcases the bounty of the sea and the finest products sourced from local farmers.

Crenn also owns Bar Crenn, a swanky cocktail lounge that serves an immersive Michelin-starred tasting menu alongside curated cocktails. In 2023, Crenn opened the highly anticipated Golden Poppy, a concept inspired by the freedom, equality, and rich cultural diversity of California, and one that she plans to expand worldwide. She continues to be recognized for her constant presence in the international culinary community, promoting innovation, sustainability, and equality through her restaurant ideals and participation with various panels and summits. In April of 2024, she was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.