Alex Petricean is the celebrated founder of NOUA Bucãtãrie Româneascã and the first Romanian chef to be officially recognized at the prestigious The Best Chef Awards (Milan 2025), receiving the Knife Recognition distinction. His global culinary training, from restaurants like Geranium (Copenhagen, 3 Michelin stars) to Quintonil (Mexico City) informs his vision of contemporary Romanian cuisine, where tradition meets innovation.