Chef Dominique Crenn: 'Everything I Do Could Have ... Impact' For Other Women
In a restaurant world dominated by men, Crenn recently became the first female chef in the U.S. awarded three Michelin stars. It's "showing young girls you can achieve a lot in your life," she says.
Chef Dominique Crenn has reached the pinnacle of success in the culinary world, at least for Michelin devotees.
Most chefs only dream of getting noticed. Crenn recently was awarded three Michelin stars for her restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco. She is the first female chef in the United States to achieve a top ranking.
"We were not seeking it. We don't seek those things. It's what we do with it that matters. It doesn't mean that we are better than others, " Crenn says.
But she acknowledges the value of recognition for her staff. "It's good for the team. For me, it's a
