Emile Van Der Staak
Affiliation
De Nieuwe Winkel
Pioneer of New Dutch Cuisine and botanical gastronomy
i. Biography
Emile van der Staak is the chef and owner of De Nieuwe Winkel, a two Michelin-starred restaurant in Nijmegen, Netherlands, specializing in fully plant-based botanical gastronomy. His cuisine emphasizes collaboration with local farmers, wild and forgotten plants, fermentation techniques, and sustainability, earning him the Gault&Millau Chef of the Year 2024 award. The restaurant also holds a Michelin Green Star and was named Best Vegetable Restaurant in the World by the We're Smart Green Guide.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
Focus 01
Pioneer of New Dutch Cuisine and botanical gastronomy
Focus 02
Fully plant-based Michelin-starred menus
Focus 03
Use of wild plants, fermentation, and local producers