Angelo Sato Wants 3 Michelin Stars for Humble Chicken, and He’s Not Afraid to Say It

Since he was 14 years old, Angelo Sato has had one goal: earn three Michelin stars. It’s a lofty aim for any chef, particularly one who didn’t attend culinary school. But Sato has been fixated on the same dream for the past two decades, and he’s getting closer. He recently reopened his two-Michelin-starred Humble Chicken after a dramatic renovation, with his eye on that elusive third star. And unlike many chefs of his caliber, Sato has been brutally honest about exactly what he’s pursuing.

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