Dominique Crenn on Poetic Food & Sustainable Haute Cuisine at Faena Theater

Photography by Isaac Gill on February 22nd, 2025 in South Beach Wine & Food Festival® Weekend 2025

Lee Schrager & Dominique Crenn

Miami, FL – February 22, 2025 – Groundbreaking chef Dominique Crenn—the first female chef in the U.S. to earn three Michelin stars—joined Faena Rose for an exclusive conversation in celebration of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2025.

Renowned for her innovative approach to French cuisine, Crenn shared the stories behind her culinary journey, from her early beginnings in Paris to the creation of her acclaimed San Francisco restaurant, Atelier Crenn. She discussed her philosophy of “poetic culinaria” and how she blends art, emotion, and sustainability in every dish. Joined by moderator Lee Schrager from SOBEWFF, Crenn reflected on her current inspirations, the challenges facing the culinary world, and her hopes for the ever-evolving landscape of fine dining.