In Switzerland, Restaurant de l’Hôtel de Ville in Crissier has long been a temple of seasonal, locally focused haute cuisine. Awarded three Michelin stars, the restaurant became famous under chefs such as Frédy Girardet, who was celebrated as Chef of the Century. More recently the kitchen was led by Benoît Violier; after his passing, his second-in-command, Franck Giovannini, took over, continuing the tradition of precise technique and refined, ingredient-driven dishes.