David Hemmerlé is the Grand Chef of Moscow’s luxurious Grand Cru restaurant and , and the face of Raketa’s “Million Dollar Hands” project. His exceptional talent helped earn this fine dining spot its Michelin star - one of few in Russia.
Behind the chef lie decades of perfecting his skills in the world’s finest restaurants — from Paris and London to Dubai. Yet it was Moscow he chose to create his unique cuisine. Every dish he creates with his hands involves countless precise steps - like a watchmaker assembling a fine timepiece. He meticulously controls every gram, temperature, and second of preparation.
Blending tradition with new ideas, David Hemmerlé infuses every creation not just with expertise, but with a piece of his soul. Even with modern kitchen technology, he believes the magic of human hands remains irreplaceable. It’s this personal touch that keeps guests coming back again and again to his restaurant Grand-Cru.