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Chef Thomas Keller has been impressing us for years with his culinary skills and top restaurants. Watch GAYOT's exclusive video interview with the 2013 Best Restaurateur in the U.S., and check out our Annual Restaurant Issue to discover the rest of this year's winners.
Chef Thomas Keller, GAYOT's Best Restaurateur in the U.S. for 2013

Chefs/Restaurateurs

A
Vartan Abgaryan, executive chef of Public Kitchen & Bar
Grant Achatz, chef of Alinea
Kasra Ajdari, pastry chef of Raphael Restaurant with owner Arnon Raphael
The An Family, owners/chef at Tiato
Laurent André, chef des cuisines at La Cuisine
José Andrés
 chef at The Bazaar by José Andrés at SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills
red triangle a tour of China Poblano at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
red triangle chef at Jaleo at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Joe Anguiano, chef de cuisine at Tres (CHEF GONE)
Joseph Antonishek, chef/partner at Industriel
Sebastien Archambault, chef/partner at L'Epicerie Market

B
Rene Baez, pastry chef of Public Kitchen & Bar
Benjamin Bailly, chef at Fraîche (CHEF GONE)
Jimmy Bannos Jr., chef/partner at The Purple Pig
Sean Bates, chef/owner at Larchmont Grill
Amanda Baumgarten, chef at Water Grill (CHEF GONE)
Rick Bayless, chef/owner of Frontera Grill, Topolobampo and Red O
Stephane Beaucamp, chef at vermont
Jeremy Berlin, chef at Church & State
Jason Berthold, chef at RN74
John Besh, chef/owner at Restaurant August
Francis Bey, chef/owner/partner at Lilly's French Cafe & Bar (RESTAURANT CLOSED)
François Benot, executive pastry chef at Robuchon restaurants
Marius Blin, executive chef at SIMON L.A.
Marius Blin, executive chef at SIMON L.A. with chef de cuisine Andrew Vaughan
Brandon Boudet, owner/partner at Dominick's
Daniel Boulud, chef/owner at Boulud
Jason Bowlin, executive chef at Catch
William Bradley, executive chef at Addison
Ralph Brennan, owner of Red Fish Grill, Bacco, Ralph's on the Park, Jazz Kitchen
Philippe Braun, executive chef at Robuchon restaurants
Nicole Brisson, executive chef at Carnevino
Tricia Buchanan, managing partner at Rok Sushi Kitchen
Guillaume Burlion, executive chef at The Restaurant at The Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas
Jonathan Burrows, chef/owner at Mr. Cecil's California Ribs

C
Vincent Cachot, executive chef of The Hollywood Roosevelt
Sally Camacho, pastry chef at WP24
Vernon Cardenas, executive chef at Pink Taco
Victor Casanova, chef at Culina Modern Italian
Joseph Centeno, chef at Lazy Ox Canteen
Luca Cesarini
red triangle interview with chef de cuisine Luca Cesarini and executive chef Jean-Pierre Dubray of Andrea at The Resort at Pelican Hill
red triangle making pasta, in the Pasta Room

Sebastien Chambru, chef at Le Moulin de Mougins
Mathieu Chartron, executive chef at Restaurant Guy Savoy
Nico Chessa, chef at Valentino
Michael Chiarello, chef/owner at Bottega
Sam Choy, chef/owner at Sam Choy's
Shirley Chung, chef at China Poblano at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Johnny Church, chef at XIV(RESTAURANT CLOSED)
Michael Cimarusti, chef at Providence
Josiah Citrin, chef/owner of Mélisse
 in the kitchen at the restaurant
 about his cookbook In Pursuit of Excellence

Alain Cohen, owner of Got Kosher?
Marc Cohen, general manager of Border Grill Downtown LA
Brendan Collins, chef at Waterloo & City
Scott Conant, chef at Scarpetta Beverly Hills
Shelley Cooper, chef at First & Hope Supper Club (CHEF GONE)
Sebastien Cornic, chef/owner at Meet Restaurant
Collin Crannell, chef at The Lobster
Chris Crary, chef de cuisine at Whist
 in the kitchen at the restaurant
learning that he is one of GAYOT.com's Top 5 Rising Chefs of 2012

Dominique Crenn, chef at Atelier Crenn

D

Gary Danko, chef of Gary Danko
 on his ingredients and influences
video interview

Traci Des Jardins, chef/owner of Jardinière
Cody Diegel, executive chef of Caulfield's Restaurant
Ted Dorsey, executive chef of boca
Celestino Drago, chef/owner of DRAGO Centro
Celestino Drago, chef/owner of Drago with chef de cuisine Evan Gotanda
Jean-Pierre Dubray, executive chef of Andrea at The Resort at Pelican Hill
Alain Ducasse, chef/restaurateur

F
Dean Fearing, chef/owner of Fearing's
David Feau, chef de cuisine at The Royce
Maryann Ferenc, partner/owner of Mise en Place
Mark Ferguson, chef at SpagoBachelor Gulch
Adam Fleischman, chef/owner of Umami Burger restaurants
Greg Fortunato, chef of Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Eric Frechon, chef of Le 114 Faubourg at Hotel Le Bristol

G
Claude Gaty, chef de cuisine of Top of the World
Ronnie Gene, executive chef of The Olive Kitchen + Bar
Rick Giffen, executive chef of Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower
Alain Giraud, chef/owner of Maison Giraud
Mark Gold, chef/owner of Eva Restaurant
Mark Gold, chef of Sadie
Casey Gonzmart , partner/owner of Columbia Restaurant
Evan Gotanda, chef de cuisine of Drago with chef/owner Celestino Drago
Evan Gotanda, chef de cuisine of Osteria Drago
Ian Gresik, chef of DRAGO Centro
Eric Greenspan, chef of The Roof on Wilshire
Kamel Guechida, pastry chef of Joël Robuchon Restaurant Las Vegas

H
Christopher Hache, chef at Les Ambassadeurs
Farshid Hakim, owner of La Provence Pâtisserie & Café Restaurant
Habteab Hamde, chef de cuisine at Bern's Steak House
Todd Harrington, executive chef at Central Michel Richard

Lee Hefter, chef/partner with Wolfgang Puck
Thierry Hennequin, co-owner of Maison Richard
A member of the Pierre Hermé team at La Cuisine
Oscar Hermosillo, owner of Venice Beach Wines
Rory Herrmann, chef of Bouchon Beverly Hills
Dana Hollister, owner/interior designer of Villains Tavern
Adam Horton, chef of Raphael Restaurant
Sydney Charles Hunter III, chef at Bastide (RESTAURANT CLOSED)

I
Yon Idiart, chef/owner of Lily's French Cafe & Bar

J
Jean Joho
 chef/owner of Everest
GAYOT.com's 2012 Best Restaurateur in the U.S.


K
Jordan Kahn, chef/partner of Red Medicine
Phil Kastel, VP of Grill Concepts which owns the Daily Grill restaurants
Gavin Kaysen, chef of Café Boulud
Anthony Keene, executive chef of Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood
Thomas Keller, chef/owner of Bouchon, The French Laundry and
Per Se,
discussing his book Bouchon Bakery
at the 28th American Wine & Food Festival

Seakyong Kim, executive chef of DG Burger
Haru Kishi, chef of Chaya Brasserie
Eric Klein, executive chef of Spago Las Vegas
Gabriel Kreuther, executive chef of The Modern
Beulah Ku, partner of Joss Cuisine/Traditional
Yasu Kusano, executive chef at Gonpachi making soba noodles
Yasu Kusano, executive chef at Gonpachi

L

Philippe Labbé, executive chef of L'Abeille
  • Jean-Marie Lacroix, chef of Lacroix at The Rittenhouse
  • Bella Lantsman, general manager/partner of Chinois on Main
    Jessica Largey, second place winner of the 2011 Les Espoirs de Mougins at Les Etoiles de Mougins.
    Barbara Lazaroff, co-founder/owner of Wolfgang Puck Restaurants
    Claude Le Tohic, executive chef of Joël Robuchon Restaurant Las Vegas
    Mishel Ledoux, general manager at CUT,
    and during the 28th American Wine & Food Festival

    Ludovic Lefebvre, chef of LudoBites
    David LeFevre, chef of M.B. Post

    Josh Loeb, owner of Milo & Olive
    Pascal Lorange, executive chef of Fig & Olive
    Chris Lusk, chef of Cafe Adelaide

    M
    Jeff Mahin, chef/partner of Stella Rossa Pizza Bar
    Brian Malarkey, executive chef and partner at Searsucker
    Walter Manzke, consulting chef at Saint Amour
    Josselin Marie, chef at 1 Place Vendôme
    Amelia Marneau, pastry chef at Marche Moderne
    Florent Marneau, chef at Marche Moderne
    Nobu Matsuhisa, partner/owner Nobu Hospitality, LLC
    Karl Matz , executive chef at Wolfgang Puck Worldwide
    David McIntyre, chef de cuisine at WP24 (CHEF GONE)
    Sven Mede, executive chef of American Fish
    Kevin Meehan, chef of Café Pinot (CHEF GONE)
    Jean-Francois Meteigner, chef/owner of La Cachette Bistro (RESTAURANT CLOSED)
    Stefhanie Meyers, executive chef at Bow & Truss
    Joe Miller, chef of Joe's
    Gavin Mills, chef of Wood & Vine Restaurant
    Michael Mina, GAYOT.com's 2011 Best Restaurateur in the U.S.
    on the terrace of Stonehill Tavern
    Mark Mollica, chef/co-owner of La Vecchia Cucina
    Kris Morningstar, chef of Ray's & Stark Bar
    Ryan Morrison, chef of Towne Food & Drink with owner Armen Shirvanian
    Antonio Muré, chef/co-owner of Ado
    David Myers, chef of Comme Ca

    N
    Zoe Nathan, owner of Milo & Olive
    Larry Nicola, chef/owner of Nic's Beverly Hills,
    and after a Grey Goose vodka cocktail dinner pairing
    Drew Nieporent, restaurateur: Corton, Tribeca Grill and Nobu New York
    Guido Nistri, owner of Bencotto Italian Kitchen
    Mattin Noblia, chef of Iluna Basque
    Miriam Novalle, owner of T Salon in New York and Los Angeles
    Orlando Novoa, chef/owner of American Farmhouse Tavern & Dining Hall

    O
  • Bradley Ogden, chef of Bradley Ogden
    Francis Ogé, winner of the 2011 Les Espoirs de Mougins at Les Etoiles de Mougins.
  • P

    Stewart Patchefsky, general manager at Julian Serrano
    Mark Peel, chef at The Tar Pit
    Suzanne & Roger Perry, owners of Datz
    José Picasso, chef de cuisine at Julian Serrano
    Jean-François Piege, chef/owner of Restaurant Jean-François Piège
    David Plonowski, chef at Bar Pintxo
    Gunter Preuss, chef/owner of Broussard's
    Paul Prudhomme, chef/owner at K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
    Wolfgang Puck, 2010 Restaurateur of the Year:
      Interview with Sophie Gayot, about his career
      Interview with Sophie Gayot, about his cold brewed ice coffee
    red triangle  Interview with Sophie Gayot, during the 28th American Wine & Food Festival, held in Los Angeles on September 25th 2010
    red triangle  Interview with Alain Gayot


    R

    Christophe Raoux, executive chef of Le Café de la Paix
    Arnon Raphael, owner of Raphael Restaurant with pastry chef Kasra Ajdari
    Richard Reddington, chef/owner of Redd
    Michael Reed, chef at Xiomara on Melrose (CHEF GONE)
    Brian Redzikowski, chef at Test Kitchen (RESTAURANT CLOSED)
    Jonah Rhodehamel, executive chef of Oliveto
    Bruno Riou, executive chef of Mix IN LAS VEGAS
    Eric Ripert, chef/partner/owner of Le Bernardin
    Perfecto Rocher, chef at The Blvd (CHEF GONE)
    Ari Rosenson, chef de cuisine at CUT
    and during the 28th American Wine & Food Festival

    Olivier Rousselle, executive chef at On Rodeo Bistro & Lounge
    Christian & Babette Royere, chef/co-owner and co-owner of A Food Affair
    Richard Ruskell, executive pastry chef at Montage Beverly Hills

    S
    Christophe Saintagne, chef de cuisine of Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
    Brian Saltsburg, owner/partner of Test Kitchen (RESTAURANT CLOSED)
  • Marcus Samuelsson, chef of C-House
  • Savore Catering
    Pascal Sanchez, chef de cuisine of Twist by Pierre Gagnaire
    Michel Sarran, chef/propreitor of Michel Saran
    Charlie and Kathleen Schaffer, caterers/owners of Schaffer's Genuine Foods
    John Sedlar, chef of Playa
    Piero Selvaggio, chef/restaurateur of Valentino
    at the 28th American Wine & Food Festival
    at Valentino restaurant


    Bruno Serato, chef/owner of Anaheim White House
    Julian Serrano, chef of Julian Serrano Restaurant
    Megan Sheehy, general manager of Locanda del Lago
    Nick Shipp, chef of Upper West
    Armen Shirvanian, owner of Towne Food & Drink with chef Ryan Morrison
    Keith Silverton, chef of Nonna of Italy
    Nona Sivley, chef de cuisine of LA Market
    Paul Shoemaker, chef of Savory
    Joshua Smith, chef of Estiatorio Milos at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
    Carolynn Spence, chef at Chateau Marmont Restaurant
    Guy Sockrider, chef at Roux on Orleans
    Caroline Styne, partner/owner at Tavern
    Craig Strong, chef at Studio
    Stéphane Strouk, co-founder of monsieur marcel
    Pierre Sudre, executive chef at Hotel Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort
  • Luke Sung, chef of Isa
  • Shannon Swindle, pastry chef of Craft Los Angeles (CHEF GONE)

    T Ben Thibodeaux, chef de cuisine at Palace Cafe
    Dustin Trani and Marissa Sharon, executive and pastry chef at DOMA


    V
    Pasquale Vericella, chef/owner of Il Cielo
    Francesco Velasco, executive chef of Tra Di Noi Ristorante Malibu
    Fabio Viviani, chef/owner of Firenze Osteria
    Michael Voltaggio

  • Ben de Vries, chef of Luella

  • W
    David Walzog, executive chef of SW Steakhouse
    Dakota Weiss, chef of The Dining Room at Hotel Shangri-La (CHEF GONE)
    Dakota Weiss, chef of NINETHIRTY at the W Los Angeles Westwood
    Micah Wexler, executive chef of MEZZE
    Joshua Whigham, chef de cuisine at The Bazaar by José Andrés
    Mette Williams, executive chef at Culina Modern Italian
    Tom Wolfe, chef/owner at Wolfe's in the Warehouse

    X
    Kitt Xaiyashiha, sushi chef of Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas


    Y
    Tetsu Yahagi, chef de cuisine at Spago Beverly Hills
    red triangle  preparing heirloom tomato salad
    red triangle  preparing tuna tartare in sesame cones topped with bonito flakes

    Kenny Yamada "pop-up chef" at Royal/T

    Noubar Yessayan baker/pastry chef at Maison Giraud

    Z
    Guillermo Zapata, co-owner of Sur Restaurant
    Anthony Zappola, chef de cuisine at Craft Los Angeles (CHEF GONE)
    Ricardo Zarate
     chef/owner at Mo-Chica

     chef/owner at Picca


    Wine & Spirits

    Bern's Steak House, restaurant with an impressive wine list
  • Francis Ford Coppola, owner of Rubicon Estate
  • Alison Crary, red winemaker at Sterling Vineyards
    Eric Espuny, sommelier and general manager at The Royce
    Dana Farner, beverage director at CUT
    Richard Geoffroy, Chef de Cave at Dom Pérignon
  • Tim Hanni, Master of Wine
  • Erin Harris, VP of Marketing for Voli Light Vodkas
    Maurice-Richard Hennessy, Hennessy Maison Ambassador
    Fabrice Jarry, sommelier at Hotel Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort
  • Judy Jordan, winemaker at J Vineyards & Winery
  • Guillaume Jubien, master mixologist & ambassador of Grey Goose Vodka Brand, and at a Grey Goose vodka cocktail dinner pairing at Nic's Beverly Hills restaurant
  • Christophe Lambert & Eric Beaumard
  • Eric Lumley, sommelier at Carnevino
    Michael McCarty, owner of Michael's Santa Monica and Michael's New York
    James Moises, owner of Moises Wines
    Margrit Mondavi, wife of late Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi
  • John Munch, winemaker
  • Luke Nicola, creative director of Nic's Beverly Hills
    Southern Comfort, New Orleans Whiskey

    Food

    Emanuel Andrén, chocolatier
    Bananas Foster Tableside at Commander's Palace
    Caesar Salad Tableside at Bern's Steak House
    Cèpes with chef Gilles Epié at Citrus Étoile
    Cheese Program, fromager Jason Truckenmiller at The Loft
    Kristy Choo at Jin Pâtisserie
    Churros with chef Julian Serrano at Julian Serrano Restaurant
    Mitchell Davis at Vice President of The James Beard Foundation
    Food wrapping at Gladstone's Malibu
    Fruits de Mer with executive chef Christophe Raoux at Le Café de la Paix
    Christophe Happillon, Maître Écailler, discussing oysters and how to open them
    Harry & David, Gail Simon VP Brand Marketing & Communications
    Michèle La Porta, owner of Thé Cool in Paris discussing her Starlette Cake
    David Martinon, Los Angeles French Consul General of France David Martinon and Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom
    Manrico Mincuzzi, president of the House of Balsamic
    Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes
    Paella at Julian Serrano restaurant
    Pasta with chef de cuisine Luca Cesarini at Andrea restaurant at The Resort at Pelican Hill
    Plate breaking at Cleo's restaurant
    Prince William's Groom's Cake with Kristen Olson, assistant food editor at Betty Crocker

  • Tony Princiotta, manager and buyer at The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills
  • Tahitian Raw Fish with Pierre Sudre, executive chef at Hotel Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort


    Authors


    Celebrities

    Dan Aykroyd (comedian/actor), discussing Crystal Head Vodka
    Maurice Barthélémy (filmmaker), at the 2011 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
    Frédéric Beigbeder (director), at the 2012 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles

  • Carlos Bernard
    (From Fox's hit television series 24)
    Bertrand Blier (writer/director), at the 2011 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
    Dany Boon (actor/director), at the 2011 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
  • Dr. Garth Fisher (Extreme Makeover)
    Mr. Richard Galy, mayor of Mougins, France, discussing with Sophie Gayot about Les Etoiles de Mougins
    Alain Gayot, on Hell's Kitchen, Season 6, Episode 13, aired October 13th, 2009
    Sophie Gayot
    red triangle behind the scenes of the 2012 GAYOT.com Restaurant Issue
    red triangle sabraging a bottle of Champagne Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Brut Rosé
    red triangle sabraging a bottle of Champagne Dom Perignon Vintage 1998
    red triangle sabraging a bottle of Champagne Veuve Clicquot with Prince Frederic von Anhalt
    red triangle sabraging a bottle of Champagne at the opening party of Riviera 31 Lounge Bar
    red triangle on Hell's Kitchen, Season 4, Episode 8, aired May 20th, 2008
    red triangle on Hell's Kitchen, Season 8, Episode 8, aired October 13th, 2010
    red triangle on The Insider, aired Dec. 27, 2008
    on

    Judith Godrèche (actress), at the 2011 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
    Mariel Hemingway (actress/model/yoga instructor), presenting her skincare line Tatchme
  • Dr. Gunther von Hagens (Body Worlds)
  • Benoit Jacquot (director), at the 2012 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
  • Nicholas Kittle (Blue Man Group)
  • Frédéric Lefebvre (French Secretary of State), discussing the 2012 Fête de la Gastronomie
    Phillipe Le Guay (filmmaker), at the 2011 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
    Christina Machamer, winner of Hell's Kitchen Season 4
    Brian Malarkey, author of "Come Early, Stay Late"
    Carrie McCully, host of the Food Network's Chef Hunter tv show
    David Minkin, international magician champion
    Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano (writers/directors), at the 2012 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
  • Lord Howard Posener, Master Magician by Royal Appointment
  • Jérémie Rénier (actor), at the 2012 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
    Hélène Ségara (singer), at the 2012 COLCOA Film Festival in Los Angeles
    Bruno Serato, one of 10 2011 CNN Heroes
    Gail Simmons, "Top Chef" judge and author of "Talking With My Mouth Full"
    Nona Sivley, chef de cuisine at LA Market, winner of Hell's Kitchen season 8
  • Curtis Stone, Take Home Chef
  • Francois Truffart, director of COLCOA, presenting the 2011 edition of the festival
    Dr. Andrew Weil, partner at True Food Kitchen

    Hotels


    Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas
    red triangle American Fish, executive chef Sven Mede
    red triangle Julian Serrano, chef José Picasso
    red triangle Julian Serrano, chef at Julian Serrano restaurant
    red triangle Julian Serrano, general manager Stewart Patchefsky

    Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills
    Pradeep Raman, general manager

    Beaches Resorts by Sandals
    Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, Founder & Chairman

    Bellagio Las Vegas
    Fountain water show

    The Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel
    red triangle Dana Farner, beverage director at CUT
    red triangle Mishel Ledoux, general manager at CUT
    red triangle Ari Rosenson, chef de cuisine at CUT

    Caesars Palace
    red triangle Mathieu Chartron, executive chef at Restaurant Guy Savoy
    red triangle Todd Harrington, executive chef at Central Michel Richard

    The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
    red triangle Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, with sushi chef Kitt Xaiyashiha and chef Greg Fortunato

    red triangle Brandon Flowers's concert on opening night
    red triangle Comme Ca, chef David Myers
    red triangle China Poblano, with executive chef Shirley Chung
    red triangle China Poblano, tour of the restaurant at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
    red triangle Estiatorio Milos, with chef Joshua Smith
    red triangle Estiatorio Milos, the interior of the restaurant with Adam Rand, Director of Operations
    red triangle Jaleo, in the private room with José Andrés
    Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills
    Victor Casanova, chef at Culina Modern Italian
    The Grand Del Mar
    William Bradley, executive chef at Addison
    The Hollywood Roosevelt
    Vincent Cachot, Vartan Abgaryan and Rene Baez, hotel executive chef, executive chef and pastry chef at Public Kitchen & Bar
    Hotel Le Bristol
    Eric Frechon, chef at Le 114 Faubourg
    Hotel de Crillon
    Christopher Hache, chef at Les Ambassadeurs
    Hôtel de Vendôme
    Josselin Marie, chef at 1 Place Vendome
    Hotel Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort
    red triangle Fabrice Jarry, sommelier
    red triangle Pierre Sudre, executive chef
    InterContinental Paris Le Grand
    Christophe Raoux, executive chef at Le Café de la Paix
    The Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa
    red triangle Eric Espuny, sommelier and general manager at The Royce
    red triangle David Feau, chef de cuisine at The Royce
    The London West Hollywood
    Anthony Keene, executive chef of Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood

    Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel
    Marcus Mueller, hotel general manager about On Rodeo Bistro & Lounge
    JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. Live
    Nona Sivley, chef de cuisine at LA Market
    Le Mas Candille
    red triangle Serge Gouloumès, executive chef
    Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
    red triangle Pascal Sanchez, chef de cuisine at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire
    Mandarin Oriental, Paris
    red triangle Thierry Marx, executive chef at Sur Mesure
    MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
    red triangle Claude Le Tohic and Kamel Guechida, executive chef and pastry chef at Joël Robuchon Restaurant Las Vegas
    Montage Beverly Hills
    red triangle Scott Conant, chef at Scarpetta Beverly Hills
    red triangle Richard Ruskell, executive pastry chef
    Montage Laguna Beach
    red triangle Casey Overton, chef at The Loft
    red triangle Craig Strong, chef at Studio
    red triangle Jason Truckenmiller, fromager at The Loft
    Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace
    red triangle Nobu Matsuhisa

  • One&Only Cape Town
    Adam Tihany, designer of Maze by Gordon Ramsay
  • Palazzo
    red triangle Nicole Brisson and Eric Lumley, executive chef and sommelier at Carnevino
    Plaza Anthénée
    red triangle Christophe Saintagne, chef de cuisine at Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
    Le Royal Monceau
    red triangle Laurent André, chef des cuisines at La Cuisine
    red triangle A member of the Pierre Hermé team, at La Cuisine
    The Resort at Pelican Hill
    red triangle Andrea, with executive chef Jean-Pierre Dubray and chef de cuisine Luca Cesarini
    red triangle making pasta with chef de cuisine Luca Cesarini
    Sandals Resorts
    Founder & Chairman Gordon 'Butch' Stewart

    Shangri-La Hotel, Paris
    Philippe Labbé, executive chef at L'Abeille
    Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles
    Orazio Parisi, executive chef at Paparazzi
    SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills
    red triangle chef José Andrés
    red triangle general manager Philip Dailey
    Sofitel Los Angeles
    red triangle opening party at Riviera 31 Lounge Bar

    Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower
    Rick Giffen and Claude Gaty, hotel executive chef and chef de cuisine at Top of the World

    The Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas
    Guillaume Burlion, executive chef at The Restaurant

    THEhotel at Mandalay Bay
    Bruno Riou, executive chef at Mix IN LAS VEGAS

    Viceroy Santa Monica
    Chris Crary, chef de cuisine at Whist
     in the kitchen at the restaurant
    learning that he is one of GAYOT.com's Top 5 Rising Chefs of 2012

    W Los Angeles Westwood
    Dakota Weiss, executive chef at NINETHIRTY

    Wynn Las Vegas
    David Walzog, executive chef at SW Steakhouse

    RESTAURANT AWARDS 2013

    Check out the 2013 edition of GAYOT's Annual Restaurant Issue, which features the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S., Rising Chefs and more.