Monday, December 3, 2012

Fernand Point

1897-1955, godfather of French modern cuisine. Ruled French haute cuisine together with Jacques Pic and Alexandre Dumaine during his lifetime.

Restaurant: La Pyramide, Vienne, France

Signature dishes: foie gras en brioche, gratin de queues d'écrevisses, poularde en vessie Marius Vettard, gratin dauphinois, salade délice, marjolaine

Alumni: Alain Chapel, Paul Bocuse, Jean and Pierre Troisgros, Louis Outhier and Georges Perrier

Michelin stars: 3 (1933-1955)

Books: Ma Gastronomie (1969)

Quote: "Du beurre! Donnez-moi du beurre! Toujours du beurre!"

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