Emile van der Staak is the founder and head chef of restaurant De Groene Winkel located in Nijmegen. Awarded with 2 Michellin Stars and 1 Green Star it is the worldwide frontrunner on plant-based foods and taste. Furthermore they have an in-house lab where they develop the most amazing new products and tastes. In November 2022 they were named the best vegetable restaurant in the world in early November 2022. With his unique view on cooking Emile is developing more than just a kitchen with his botanical gastronomy, it’s a philosophy.