Xin Ge Liu is a Chinese chef and entrepreneur who challenges conventions and redefines culinary boundaries. Born in Hebei Province, China, to a policeman father and a chemical engineer mother, her passion for art and fashion was apparent from an early age. In 2008, she spent a year in Australia studying art - before moving to Florence in 2012 to pursue fashion design at Polimoda. After graduating in 2015, Xin Ge expanded her skillset by enrolling at Le Cordon Bleu to study culinary arts.

In 2019, she launched Il Gusto Dimsum, which has since grown to include two restaurants, and a cocktail bar brand called Drinx. In 2021, driven by a determination to reshape perceptions of Chinese cuisine, Xin Ge began developing her brand Il Gusto di Xin Ge. She has received numerous accolades, including the ‘Tradizione Futura’ award from Gambero Rosso and Moët & Chandon, the ‘Cucina del Futuro’ award from Identità Golose, and the ‘Contaminazione’ award from TheFork. Xin Ge was also named one of Fortune magazine’s ‘40 Under 40 in the Food Industry.’ Her work has been recognized by the Michelin Guide, and she has appeared on television programmes such as MasterChef and Striscia la Notizia.  Xin Ge's work and life story has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Vogue, Rolling Stone, iO Donna, Fortune, and Elle Decor. Beyond her love for cooking, Xin Ge continues to find inspiration in fashion - but also music, cinema, and literature. She is deeply committed to empowering women in the culinary world and advocates for greater female representation in the food industry.