Restaurant Joia (Milan)

Restaurant Joia in Milan, helmed by Pietro Leemann since 1989, earned a Michelin star for its creative vegan Italian cuisine, proving plant-based fine dining's longevity. The tasting menu, at €95 per person, incorporates seasonal vegetables like porcini mushrooms and truffles, sourced from 30 local farms within 100 km. Outlasting Superiority Burger (New York City)'s newer trend by three decades, Joia's commitment to organic ingredients reduces water usage by 60% compared to conventional Italian restaurants, offering a luxurious yet eco-conscious experience.