Chef

Dominique Crenn

Chef Crenn opened Atelier Crenn in 2011 as an homage to her father and an ode to “poetic culinaria." In 2018, she became the first female chef in North America to receive three Michelin Stars.

She is widely recognized for promoting sustainability and equality in the restaurant industry. In 2020, Atelier Crenn became the first restaurant in the United States to be certified plastic-free, and was subsequently granted a Michelin Green Star for sustainability.

She has been named The Best Female Chef in the World and a Global Icon by The World's 50 Best Restaurants, and one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time.

“Admired and respected throughout the industry, she has achieved that sweet spot between talented cook and restaurateur, and people’s champion. Furthermore, she has never shied away from taking risks and has always pushed the boundaries to keep improving.”

The World’s 50 Best: “How Dominique Crenn Became a Global Icon”

Awards & Accolades

  • Michelin Guide logo

    ° 1st female chef in North America to be awarded 3 Michelin Stars

    ° Atelier Crenn, 3 stars

    ° Bar Crenn, 1 star

  • World's 50 Best logo

    ° The World’s Best Female Chef

    ° Icon Award

  • Time 100 Logo

    ° 100 Most Influential People in the World

  • Robb Report logo

    ° #10, Most Powerful People in American Fine Dining

Books & Media

Rebel Chef

In Search of What Matters

“Atelier Crenn perfectly captures the creativity, talent, and taste of Dominique Crenn.” 
-Chef Daniel Boulud

Atelier Crenn

Metamorphosis of Taste

“Dominique Crenn is a hero to so many of us, both inside and out of the restaurant industry... This book, and Dominique’s whole life, show that everything and anything is possible if you believe in yourself and you keep pushing forward, always forward.” 
-Chef José Andrés

Turn vegetarian dishes into statement pieces with celebrated chef Dominique Crenn.


French-born Dominique Crenn's love for life, family and human connection helped her open new territory for female chefs in America.


As Chief Technical Consultant on The Menu, Crenn helped Director Mark Mylod bring the dishes and the story to life. She and her team helped train the talent, including Ralph Fiennes, on the ins and outs of working in a fine dining environment.


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