Daniel Boulud, United States
Boulud got his star in Lyon France at the age of 14. By the time he was 17, he was working in a three Michelin star restaurant in Paris. He worked at three other three-star restaurants before he eventually decided to travel across the pond to New York. There, he worked around at some of the top restaurants before opening his own spot. Over the years, Boulud earned numerous James Beard awards and one Michelin star. Now he owns more than 10 restaurants.
Massimiliano Alajmo, Italy
Alajmo comes from a long line of Italian restauranteurs. When he was old enough, he attended a restaurant management school, and upon graduating, he and his brother took over his family kitchen. By the time he was 28, he earned three Michelin stars. He was the youngest chef to ever earn that many stars.