French Obsession
You may read the earlier post on L'Atelier and wonder why I even posted the blog... What significance does it portray... Well, it just so happens Joel Robuchon is one of my culinary heroes. If not the biggest. Reading about him in college, I was in awe of his skills and craft. His accolades followed but for me, it is the skills and ability to draw the best of out your ingredients that make a great chef a master chef.
Guys like Robuchon and Troisgros, are the reason I am obsessed with French cuisine. Their excellence opened my eyes to what greatness really is.
To some, names like Mickey Mantle or Joe Namath strike a nerve and send a jolt of excitement through their veins. To me, Robuchon and Troisgros symbolize the ultimate in an industry that is finally getting it's 15 minutes of fame.
It's inspiring and possibly why I dedicate my professional career to the food industry.
To real chefs, it's not just about the plates of food they serve, but the whole process in which they orchestrate an army of workers to perform. From the relationships they have with farmers, to operating the ins and outs of the dining room, everyone has to march under the same beat. And this beat is set by the Chief (Chef). The legacy of these two men will live on because they do it exceptionally well.
Joel Robuchon is considered a living national treasure in France. Nicknamed "God of French Cooking", he has demonstrated tremendous understanding and skill when dealing with french ingredients such as Game, Foie Gras and Truffles. Maximizing natural flavors and combining flavors, textures, and temperatures in cleaver ways to enhance one's dining experience.
Michel Troisgros, son of Pierre Troisgros is a 3rd generation chef, and has kept the family restaurant on top of it's game. Maison Troisgros has held their 3 star michelin rating for nearly 40 years straight (38 years to be exact).
For those of you not familiar with the Michelin Restaurant Guide. This is like the Zagat, Chowhound, and the New York Times all into one.
A michelin 3 star rating is the highest honor one can attain in Europe. There are only 20 or so in the world. They are attempting to make ground here in the US.. but Americans will be Americans and not listen to what silly European people have to say.
I want my MTV!!!
Guys like Robuchon and Troisgros, are the reason I am obsessed with French cuisine. Their excellence opened my eyes to what greatness really is.
To some, names like Mickey Mantle or Joe Namath strike a nerve and send a jolt of excitement through their veins. To me, Robuchon and Troisgros symbolize the ultimate in an industry that is finally getting it's 15 minutes of fame.
It's inspiring and possibly why I dedicate my professional career to the food industry.
To real chefs, it's not just about the plates of food they serve, but the whole process in which they orchestrate an army of workers to perform. From the relationships they have with farmers, to operating the ins and outs of the dining room, everyone has to march under the same beat. And this beat is set by the Chief (Chef). The legacy of these two men will live on because they do it exceptionally well.
Joel Robuchon is considered a living national treasure in France. Nicknamed "God of French Cooking", he has demonstrated tremendous understanding and skill when dealing with french ingredients such as Game, Foie Gras and Truffles. Maximizing natural flavors and combining flavors, textures, and temperatures in cleaver ways to enhance one's dining experience.
Michel Troisgros, son of Pierre Troisgros is a 3rd generation chef, and has kept the family restaurant on top of it's game. Maison Troisgros has held their 3 star michelin rating for nearly 40 years straight (38 years to be exact).
For those of you not familiar with the Michelin Restaurant Guide. This is like the Zagat, Chowhound, and the New York Times all into one.A michelin 3 star rating is the highest honor one can attain in Europe. There are only 20 or so in the world. They are attempting to make ground here in the US.. but Americans will be Americans and not listen to what silly European people have to say.
I want my MTV!!!
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