The Tastemakers 2025: Santiago Lastra, Chef-founder, Kol and Fonda⁠ ⁠ The original pitch for Kol raised eyebrows in London’s restaurant community: Mexican food, done with fine-dining execution. Lastra, who had previously worked at Noma’s landmark pop-up restaurant in Mexico, was soon vindicated in his vision, however, with Kol earning a Michelin star in 2022, 14 months after opening. It currently sits at number 17 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list — a feat aided by Lastra’s energetic leadership, clever use of exceptional British produce, and a good measure of first-class mezcal.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @barney_curran⁠ Styling: @zakmaoui⁠ Words: @joffybullmore⁠ ⁠ Click the link in the bio to read more.⁠