"Alice Waters is a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, emphasizing fresh, local, and organic ingredients. Her restaurant, Chez Panisse, is a landmark in sustainable and ethical food practices." - ByPervaiz Shallwani

"José Andrés is known for his innovative cooking and humanitarian efforts. His restaurants showcase Spanish cuisine with a modern twist, and he is also renowned for his work in disaster relief through World Central Kitchen." - ByPervaiz Shallwani

"A Kurdish kebab institution known for its dürüm kebab with hand-rolled lavash, grilled meat, and bright vegetables, cooked over charcoal." - ByLindsey Tramuta

"A compact canteen offering shawarma made with chicken, turkey, and lamb marinated in a spiced lemon-yogurt sauce, baked in a wood-fired oven and served with carrots, cabbage, mint, tahini, and amba sauce." - ByLindsey Tramuta

"A café offering Greek-style gyros and souvlaki with marinated pork or chicken, served in homemade Greek pita with tzatziki and oregano-dusted fries." - ByLindsey Tramuta

"A small spot specializing in Berliner kebabs with a focus on grilled vegetables, marinated chicken, and rotating global flavors." - ByLindsey Tramuta

"A sandwich shop known for its mix of smoked turkey and veal kebabs, served with French cheeses, vegetables, and honey mustard sauce in house-made bread." - ByLindsey Tramuta

"A Turkish restaurant known for its döner kebabs with house-made flatbread, spicy harissa, and marinated veal and turkey, finished with spicy tomato sauce." - ByLindsey Tramuta

"A döner shop and natural wine bar offering spit-roasted chicken kebabs with pickled cabbage, red onions, and spicy yogurt sauce, along with mezze and other Turkish dishes." - ByLindsey Tramuta

"A zeitgeist-defining restaurant in Mumbai co-founded by Prateek Sadhu, known for its focus on foraging and incorporating rare ingredients from across India into its menus. Masque has been highly regarded and earned India’s top spot in 'Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants' in 2022." - BySarah Khan