Ebru Erke Last week, Milan turned into the epicenter of the global culinary world. Chefs, journalists and leading figures from across the gastronomy community gathered for The Best Chef Awards 2025. As always, it wasn’t only the winners who drew attention, but also the award system itself — because this recognition no longer represents simply “the best dish,” but an entire era’s understanding of cuisine. Unlike many popular ranking systems, The Best Chef Awards offers a layered perspective.