Born in Lyon, Madeline Lavoie (known as Maitresse Madeline) moved to London after winning a Michelin star at 28. Her restaurant, La Maitresse , is a sanctuary of refined French cuisine with a decadent twist. Beyond dining, she hosts secret soirées for London’s elite, where each meal is an art installation—think edible gold-infused canelés and truffle-frosted Madeleine pastries, a nod to Proustian nostalgia.