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Jerome Banctel, France

Banctel's name has become synonymous with modern "Parisian" style cooking. His restaurant overlooks the Champs-Elysees garden in Paris, and his cuisine reflects the history and significance of the dishes that were created near there many years ago. However, he has recently added a Japanese twist to his cuisine, which has blossomed his restaurant from a local following to a two Michelin star status. 

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