MICHELIN GUIDE DIRECTOR: SECRETS BEHIND THE LEGEND (ANONYMOUS INSPECTORS, RUMORS, STARS)

LEGEND

1st October 2025 1 hour 38 mins Season 3 Episode 153

A big thank you to Michael Ellis, former International Director of the Michelin Guides, for visiting us at Legend! He gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary Red Guide, the work of the anonymous inspectors who visit restaurants, and the star system. We also discussed the pressure chefs face, cooking shows, and why French gastronomy is so renowned!

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Season 3 · Episode 154

AUDEMARS PIGUET CEO: €2M WATCHES, COUNTERFEITS, AND THE SECRETS OF LUXURY WATCHMAKING

A big thank you to François-Henry Bennahmias for visiting us at LEGEND! After 29 years with Audemars Piguet, he left a lasting mark on the company, serving as CEO for 11 years. Over the course of a decade, he successfully grew revenue from €500 million to €2 billion. He came to share his journey, collaborations, and incredible anecdotes from the people he has met along the way. Now, he is embarking on a new venture: The Honorable Merchants Group.

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