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Jacob Jan Boerma, Netherlands

After working at some popular restaurants in the Netherlands, Boerma and his wife decided to open their own place with no former managerial experience. They kept their opening quiet, but on the second day, a representative from the Michelin board dined there. He was gifted his first Michelin star on the third day they were open. Over the years he has been granted three stars, but recently he closed his restaurant to work at a spot in Amsterdam.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.