Planet Chef

As a child, Alan Geaam grew up having a dream. Not the American dream, but the French dream.

Tempero, a restaurant focusing on French cuisine with a real Brazilian character to it, is owned by Alessandra Montagne.

For Connie, cooking brings forth a feeling of well-being and creativity. From crawfish parties to the importance of breakfast.

The aroma of tomato, garlic, shellfish, and parsley reminds Giovanni and his guests that he has Italian roots.

Using ingredients from his home country of South Africa as the focal point, Jan is able to bring in French ingredients to support them.

Having six restaurants in Paris, Juan Arbelaez considers himself not only a chef, but a restauranteur and an entrepreneur.

Mauro Colagreco describes himself as a citizen of the world, someone who has crossed many borders to find his new home.