Atelier Crenn Welcomes the Launch of the 2017 Basque Culinary World Prize
Most culinary awards pay tribute to what a chef does in the kitchen. The Basque Culinary Prize, on the other hand, honors the achievements of a chef beyond the kitchen.
Now in its second year, the international award is given to someone who has helped improve society in some way through gastronomy. The winner receives $100,000 Euros to devote to a social project of his/her choice.
Last year’s winner, Venezuelan Chef Maria Fernanda di Giacobbe was chosen for building an ecosystem of education, entrepreneurship, research and development in Venezuelan chocolate, including giving opportunities to women in economically precarious situations.
The kickoff for this year’s nominations was celebrated at a stellar media lunch last Friday at Atelier Crenn in San Francisco. The eight-course repast, complete with Spanish wines, showcased exactly why Chef-Proprietor Dominique Crenn was the first female chef in the United States to garner two Michelin stars.