About

Sandor Varga a.k.a, Alexander the Guest is a culinary explorer dedicated to visiting and reviewing the world’s most exclusive Michelin-starred restaurants through immersive, first-hand experiences. He shares and owns a one-Michelin star restaurant and invites us to accompany him as he evaluates everything from interior design and service quality to food, beverages, and overall experience.

42 Restaurant co-owned by Alexander the Guest and chef Adam Barna in Esztergom, Hungary, it earned its Michelin star thanks to an inventive nice-course journey that highlights local ingredients, flavors, and playful twists on Hungarian traditions.

Here are his top picks:

Geranium, Copenhagen

The genius in the kitchen is head chef Rasmus Kofoed. His name is now undoubtedly synonymous with Scandinavian top gastronomy.

JAN by Jan Hartwig, München

Jan Hartwig is a German chef, his eponymous fine-dining restaurant JAN in Munich, was awarded three Michelin stars within six months of opening.

Ikoyi, London, UK

Ikoyi was co-founded and led by executive chef Jeremy Chan, whose meticulous spice sourcing has defined Ikoyi’s category-defying cuisine.

The French Laundry

The French Laundry by Thomas Keller is French-and-Californian cusine restaurant, celebrated for its seasonal 9-course tasting menus.

Disfrutar, Barcelona, Spain

The Spanish restaurant Disfrutar has taken first place among the top 50 best restaurants in the world. The chefs of this restaurant, Eduard Xatruch, Oriol Castro, and Mateu Casañas

DiverXO, Madrid, Spain

DiverXO is number 3 on World's 50 Best Restaurant list, inside is DiverXO. The Chef responsible for this wild and crazy place is Dabiz Munoz..

Boury, Roeselare, Belgium

The owner and executive chef is Tim Boury. Soon after opening Boury, the awards came flooding in a year, 2017, 2022, they were the first restaurant in Belgium to receive three Michelin stars.

Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy

The head chef Massimo Bottura is truly an icon. Massimo opened Osteria Francescana in 1995, and it has since become one of the most celebrated restaurants in the world.

Here are all the restaurants Alexander the Guest visited:

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Culinary Journey Map

Alexander the Guest has embarked on a global culinary tour, visiting top restaurants across Europe and Asia—including Amador in Vienna, Amelia in San Sebastián, SORN and Capella in Bangkok, Jômäl Rôbuchòn Au Dôme in Macau, JAN by Jan Hartwig in Munich, Enrico Bartolini al Mudec in Milan, Re-Naa in Norway, and a ton more restaurants showcasing a rich tapestry of flavours and fine-dining experiences.