Chef Massimo Bottura is one of the most well-recognised chefs in the world today, and a leader in creative contemporary cuisine who put Modena on the map as a gastronomic destination. His visionary restaurant, Osteria Francescana, serves as the canvas on which he presents edible stories, surrounded by world-class art and impeccable hospitality. His food combines Italian traditions, filtered through a contemporary mind, with international influences, designed to evoke feelings and memories through flavour. Osteria Francescana is also the recipient of the Michelin Green Star award, which recognises its efforts against food waste and commitment to sustainability.

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*Three Michelin stars in the 2023 Michelin Guide Italy. Twice ranked No.1 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

Chef Yim Jung-sik is celebrated as a pioneering force who helped pave the way for modern Korean fine dining. His culinary journey began during his army days, where his talent for cooking was quickly recognised by his superiors. After training at the Culinary Institute of America and developing his skills at a range of acclaimed restaurants, such as Aquavit, Bouley, Zuberoa, and Akelarre, he returned to Seoul to open Jungsik to great acclaim, earning two Michelin stars. His original take on Korean cuisine is influenced by familiar flavours and traditional dishes, reinvented for the contemporary palate.

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*Two Michelin stars in the latest 2023 Michelin Guide

Chef Shane Osborn is the first Australian
chef to hold two Michelin stars. He honed his multi-award-winning skills in various restaurants abroad before opening Arcane in Hong Kong in 2014. Melding contemporary European cuisine
with global sensibilities and the finest ingredients from France, Japan, and the UK, the restaurant’s seasonal à la carte menus are complemented by sommelier-paired wines. He also serves as the founder of The Arcane Collective, which includes other Hong Kong restaurants such as Cornerstone, Moxie, and the newly launched catering arm, Victuals by Moxie.

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*One Michelin star in the latest 2023 Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau. Finalist on The Final Table, a 2018 reality cooking show on Netflix.

Chef Yang Dengquan has helmed the restaurant since its opening, and oversees the cuisine concept and menu development of this
unique restaurant, which was honoured with the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star Award.
He brings his deep understanding of the preciseness of Chengdu cuisine to the kitchen of Five Foot Road. He is also one of the few
chefs who carries the culinary techniques and knife skills that shed light on the intricacies of
true Chengdu flavours.

*One Michelin star in the latest 2023 Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau. 2023 Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star Award

Chef Homan Tsui has over 20 years of experience at several reputable Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong where he has
honed his skills in sought-after Cantonese cuisine and garnered numerous industry awards.
During his career at MGM, he has played an integral role in several large-scale state banquets serving top government leaders
of the People’s Republic of China, including the President and the Premier of the State Council.

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*Imperial Court is recognised as a One Diamond Restaurant in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2023 and honoured with a 2023 Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star Award.

A strong promoter of Macau’s gastronomy and tourism in Switzerland, Tokyo, Australia, and many other places, Palmira knew early on that her varied experiences would put her on the path to becoming a chef. Her grassroots have always been in Macau, her birthplace and much-loved home to her family, where “I learned all the cooking skills from my father since I was a kid.”

Palmira’s father, Manuel Pena, was born in Portugal and arrived in Macau in the 1980s. He started his traditional Portuguese restaurant, Manuel Cozinha Portuguesa, in Macau’s Taipa Village in 1992. After her father retired, Palmira took over the restaurant and has been operating it since 2016.

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