Designer Stephen Stephen is a man on a mission. His drive is to fuse local craftsmanship techniques from around the globe with well-known luxury brands. He has dedicated his work to building a bridge between authentic craft traditions, industrial manufacturing, and contemporary design. For that he was awarded with the 2015 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award winner in Product Design. In his Chinatown–New York–based studio, Stephen Burks Man Made, he has produced innovative products, furniture, lighting, and exhibitions for a range of international clients. Let´s meet Stephen and hear what he has to say about his mission and beyond.

Ametsa with Arzak Instruction is a unique collaboration between one of the worlds best restaurants Arzak in San Sebastian in Spain and the COMO group. It´s located in the heart of London at the intimate luxe Halkin Hotel by COMO. We are here to visit Chef Sergi Sanz Blanco. Ametsa’s approach is rooted in the traditions of ‘New Basque Cuisine’, pairing the earthy flavours and techniques of the Basque region with modern, surprising twists featuring locally-sourced and organic produce from land and sea. Adapting Arzak’s style to a new city is no easy task but I am sure they are up to something interesting. Let´s meet Chef Sergi Sanz Blanco and find out about this uniq collaboration.

Designer Alfredo Häberli uses the human being as the starting point of his design process. His curiousness and studies in everyday life brings a strong expression to his design. The objects and projects are designed to be used and does not create form for the sake of it. He uses his own experiences, daily life, childhood, observations and thoughts while developing ideas and designs for his products. Alfredo’s work and designs have been shown in numerous exhibitions throughout Europe and he has received many awards for his work during the past 16 years. Let´s meet Alfredo and hear how manages to unite tradition with innovation, joy and energy into his designs.

Vinkeles the one Michelin starred restaurant in Amsterdam is housed in a building that was once a bakery; a destination unto itself. Chef Dennis Kuipers and his team uses only the freshest ingredients for a seasonal menu, which showcases a strict dedication to purity both in flavor and presentation. The restaurant has taken on an ambitious course. The team creates new concepts with Dennis as an active and creative coach. Let´s meet Dennis and his team and hear about how they has a clear goal in mind; to elevate Vinkeles to the next level.

Librije’s Zusje the two Michelin starred restaurant located in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Amsterdam. It is a fine dining restaurant runned by chef Sidney Schutte and his team. Sidney leads his kitchen with a strong personal signature, combining ingredients from local farmers with Asian rare produce and exotic ingredients, techniques and influences. The contemporary and distinctive cuisine of this unparalleled venue harmoniously evolves with the seasons, on which Sidney Schutte draws inspiration so as to reveal the exquisite potential of what nature has to offer. Let´s meet Chef Sidney Schutte and hear about his vibrant culinary journey.

&samhoud places; the two Michelin starred restaurant in the harbour of Amsterdam. Chef Moshik Roth and his team has a concept that makes his place uniq. In 2012 he joined forces with entrepreneur and service specialist Salem Samhoud. Salem was inspired by Moshik’s innovative ideas on food and his drive to share his gastronomy. They believe that good food is a way of making the world a better place. To reach and inspire ’the world’ they have developed a concept that consists of two levels: the Michelin awarded restaurant, and the retail product line where they also bring gastronomy to the world. At &samhoud places you have a special ’table companion’. Children in SOS Children’s Villages eat along with the guests. Your bill at &samhoud places also pays for a child’s meal in a SOS Children’s Village somewhere in the world. Let´s meet Chef Moshik Roth and his team and hear how they bring his gastronomy to the world.