#1
S2E1
Grant Achatz
Superstar American chef Grant Achatz wants to wow diners with mystery, emotion and magic just as much as he does with flavor and beauty.
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#2
S7E3
Ángel León
With innovative dishes like eel mochi, Spanish chef Ángel León transforms sustainable seafood practices by harnessing the ocean's untapped resources.
#3
S3E1
Jeong Kwan
In South Korea, Buddhist nun Jeong Kwan approaches cooking as a spiritual practice. But her meals have left some of the world's best chefs in awe.
#4
Virgilio Martinez
S3E6
#5
Alex Atala
S2E2
#6
Gaggan Anand
S2E6
#7
Massimo Bottura
S1E1
#8
Jordi Roca
S4E3
#9
Musa Dagdeviren
S5E2
#10
Ivan Orkin
S3E4
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Chef Kwame Onwuachi defied the odds to ascend to the top of NYC's food scene, where he honors the diverse cultures that have shaped the city.
#33
Cristina Martinez
S5E1
#32
Will Goldfarb
S4E4
#31
Tim Raue
S3E5
#30
Mashama Bailey
S6E1
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