Today, his simple philosophy comes to life at Chez Wam, the Palm’s French fusion restaurant that hums with energy every weekend. Villedieu is the brain behind Chez Wam’s “Coolabs” experience, an ongoing series that welcomes celebrated chefs into his kitchen for dynamic culinary collaborations. The collaborative events are a testament to the French chef’s ability to draw inspiration from the world around him and translate it into some of the city’s best dishes. But where does Villedieu’s love of food take him in his downtime? We sat down with the chef to find out his favourite places to sit down for a meal in Dubai…