Matthew Kenney
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Celebrity chef Matthew Kenney was one of the first leading plant-based chefs to specialize in futuristic, upscale vegan cuisine, both across the country and around the world, with a growing presence in the Middle East. With more than 40 restaurants, offering every type of cuisine from casual pizza to high-end dining, Kenney is popularizing his vision of healthy plant-based eating to help improve the way the world eats.