Do you know this guy?
Oh yes you do! He is Anthony Bourdain!!! He was a celebrity chef, traveler and a food writer. The guy passed away this year and we have been lamenting since. A few public speakers who didn't know him had to pretend to on social media to keep their popularity intact. That's how much Anthony means!
Now, did you know about Joël Robuchon? 'Joël who?' are probably the words in your mind now.
This man is Joël Robuchon! This man passed away this year too. In fact, just a little less than a month ago, he died.
So why this piece about him today? Who is he? Why does he matter?
Joël Robuchon was the most decorated French chef, who stayed true to his work and would not be wrong to be considered the flag bearer of the Post-nouvelle Cuisine. He was the very face of Michelin Stars, I dare say, having 32 of them, the most by any chef in the world ( of course many more than Gordon Ramsay's-twice to be exact!) The first year he received his first Michelin star, the following year, the second one and the year after, the third. Three years, three Stars, a feat never seen before in gastronomy! The only problem is, he didn't make it to the media as much as Anthony, Gordon, Jamie, Bobby or a few others did, though his legacy is far greater than their. He showed how to make healthy dishes exotic and vibrant.
It is about him today because, the world went in tears after Bourdain's death (which I have no complains about, and he did entertain the world for ages), but the most celebrated chef, and The Chef of The Century as recognized by Gault Millau, has had only a few to remember him. I haven't seen many offering condolences on the death of a Chef who was the epitome of creative cooking, making every ingredient show off on the plate. He dedicated his time to introducing or merging ideas in the kitchen and picked several techniques from other parts of the world to elevate his dishes.
He mentored Gordon Ramsay in Paris, and Joel is also known to be the only person to ever throw a plate at Gordon.
You will certainly not be crucified for not knowing him. But if you knew him, you must be a passionate worker in the kitchen. If you don't, no harm done, but you missed knowing a legend!
Oh yes you do! He is Anthony Bourdain!!! He was a celebrity chef, traveler and a food writer. The guy passed away this year and we have been lamenting since. A few public speakers who didn't know him had to pretend to on social media to keep their popularity intact. That's how much Anthony means!
Now, did you know about Joël Robuchon? 'Joël who?' are probably the words in your mind now.
This man is Joël Robuchon! This man passed away this year too. In fact, just a little less than a month ago, he died.
So why this piece about him today? Who is he? Why does he matter?
Joël Robuchon was the most decorated French chef, who stayed true to his work and would not be wrong to be considered the flag bearer of the Post-nouvelle Cuisine. He was the very face of Michelin Stars, I dare say, having 32 of them, the most by any chef in the world ( of course many more than Gordon Ramsay's-twice to be exact!) The first year he received his first Michelin star, the following year, the second one and the year after, the third. Three years, three Stars, a feat never seen before in gastronomy! The only problem is, he didn't make it to the media as much as Anthony, Gordon, Jamie, Bobby or a few others did, though his legacy is far greater than their. He showed how to make healthy dishes exotic and vibrant.
He mentored Gordon Ramsay in Paris, and Joel is also known to be the only person to ever throw a plate at Gordon.
Joël said: "I remember it was a dish of langoustine ravioli.
"He hadn’t made it properly. I told him so and Gordon reacted in a very arrogant manner."
"He hadn’t made it properly. I told him so and Gordon reacted in a very arrogant manner."
You will certainly not be crucified for not knowing him. But if you knew him, you must be a passionate worker in the kitchen. If you don't, no harm done, but you missed knowing a legend!
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