Becoming a Chef: Jade Gross Cried at Ducasse, Led Mugaritz at 26, and Is Now Conquering the Wine World

🎙️ EP129 – From Hong Kong to Rioja 🍷Jade Gross didn’t follow the rules—she broke them. Born in 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, trained in human rights law ⚖️, and thrown into the fire at Alain Ducasse’s Plaza Athénée 🔪, she became head chef at Mugaritz by 26 ⭐️. Now a winemaker, she’s shaking up La Rioja one bottle at a time—with the same fire she brought to Michelin kitchens 🔥🍇.

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🎧 Topics Covered in This Episode:

🏛️ From Human Rights to Haute Cuisine – How law school led to culinary school in Paris.

🥲 Crying at Alain Ducasse – The brutal reality of top kitchens and what kept her going.

🔥 Mugaritz Years – Becoming head chef and leading R&D in one of the world’s best restaurants.

🍇 First Spark of Winemaking – A road trip, a sommelier’s tip, and a friendship that changed everything.

🚪 Breaking Into Rioja –  ...