Mirian Sulakauri – The Gastro Wizard 

I was raised in a family where creativity wasn’t just encouraged—it was a way of life. Surrounded by artists, sculptors, and people from the world of fine arts, I found joy in creating with my hands from an early age - be it painting, sculpting, sewing, or any other form of craftsmanship. In my teenage years, I came to a profound realization: cooking, too, is an art form - one that delights the eyes and nourishes the soul through flavors. This realization fascinated me so much that I plunged headlong into the vibrant world of culinary arts.

Mastering the art of cooking was a long and demanding journey, but what I love most about this craft is that the learning never ends. There’s always something new to discover. It was exactly that strong desire for exploration that led me to test my skills on the cooking show “Kitchen Wars”. The outcome wasn’t what I had hoped for, but that failure only gave me even more determination to grow and when the next opportunity came, “MasterChef”, I not only faced the challenge but gained victory.

It was during “MasterChef” that I discovered my culinary style: a fusion of conceptual and comfort cuisine, where unusual yet deeply familiar flavors come together in harmony. For me, the continuous movement between the culinary and fine arts is what shapes my identity - as a chef, and as a gastro wizard.