San Francisco, USA
Taking inspiration from childhood memories and the natural world, ground-breaking French chef Dominique Crenn creates poetry on the plate.
Dominique Crenn is one of the world’s leading chefs. Her dazzling interpretations of French food is a creative expression of memory, poetry and emotion, translated onto a dish. In 2023, you can join the culinary event of the year on a 5-day dining experience in the rolling French countryside of the Cognac region, for a celebration of art, nature and creative freedom. Submit your guestlist application for one of the most exciting gastronomy travel events of the year, taking you on a journey through nature, poetry and art.
Behind an unassuming facade mere steps from the San Francisco Bay, Dominique offers a multi-course experience in a homey and luxurious dining room. Atelier Crenn is an homage to her father, Alain, with his paintings hung upon the walls. Each guest is greeted with a poem, each line symbolising a presentation in the meal.
The menu is focused on seafood and vegetables, drawing from the memories of her mother’s garden in Brittany through the lens of California product and produce. Dominique’s food is presented as a poem with each line representing a different dish.