Koji Shimomura , Edition Koji Shimomura **
2 Michelin Star Koji Shimomura of EDITION KOJI SHIMOMURA , Tokyo Guest Chef @ La Scala, The Sukothai , Bangkok (2011) Highly-rated Chef Shimomura trained at several famous restaurants in France, most prominently with the late Bernard Loiseau- famed for committing suicide due to the pressure of losing his 3 Michelin stars (which he didn’t). … Read more
World Gourmet Summit (pt. 2 : line-up)
After scouting around on backgrounds and for recommendations of chefs visiting the World Gourmet Summit 2011, Singapore, we have finally completed our program to visit from a long but , frankly, lackluster list of michelin and non-michelin chefs : 1) Bruno Menard of L’Osier***, Japan This would be our second dinner by Chef Bruno. Our … Read more
Jordi Roca , El Celler de Can Roca ***
Back in 2009, we visited Hong Kong in order to taste the cooking of Jordi Roca from El Celler de Can Roca. At that time, it wasn’t as well-known as it is now. Besides, this wasn’t the ‘master’ aka the Big brother cooking. Jordi is the youngest of the 3 brothers and the head pastry … Read more
Antoine Westermann , Le Buerehiesel ***
Antoine Westermann , ex-3 star michelin chef from France Le Buerehiesel *** Guest Chef @ Epicurean Masters @ Sirocco, Le Bua ( 2007) This was one of the most expensive meals we’ve ever had – a ripoff by any standards. Le Bua’s overtly-ambitious event of having 6 3-stars chef at one event and charging almost … Read more
Anne Feolde, Enoteca Pinchiorri*** , Italy (1st visit)
Annie Feolde , 1st 3 Star Michelin Lady Chef from Italy Enoteca Pinchiorri *** Guest Chef @ Epicurean Masters @ Sirocco, Le Bua ( 2007)
Santi Santamaria , Can Fabes *** (1st visit)
3 Michelin Star Guest Chef , the late Santi Santamaria Dinner @ Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok ( June, 2007) Santi Santamaria in fact owned 7 michelin star : 3 stars for CAN FABES (in Sant Celoni , an hour from Barcelona) 2 stars for SantCeloni (in Madrid) 1 star for Tierra (in Toledo) 1 … Read more
Thomas Keller, The French Laundry*** & Per Se ***
Guest chefs don’t come bigger than this… Legendary Thomas Keller from The French Laundry *** and Per Se *** , arguably the greatest chef in North America, and certainly the only one with 2 3-star restaurants in the same country! Had the chance to taste several signature dishes from the master as the menu consists … Read more
Kiyomi Mikuni , Restaurant Hotel de Mikuni
One of the most highly-rated French-cuisine chef in Japan. Guest Chef @ Le Normandie , Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Relais & Chateau : “Kiyomi Mikuni, the maestro in the art of adding a Japanese flourish to French cuisine, has one of the most sought-after restaurants in Tokyo. Thyme, rosemary and chervil are skilfully paired with maitake … Read more
La Tour D’Argent *
Tour D’Argent in Bangkok (2008)! You’ve heard it right but, no, this is not a new branch of the 430-year-old Tour D Argent , which could only be found in Tokyo. Nevertheless, this was the real Tour D’Argent ON TOUR to Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok , led by then-executive chef Stéphane Haissant. Tour D’Argent … Read more
Claude Bosi, Hibiscus**
Claude Bosi 2 Michelin Star Chef of Hibiscus, London World’s 50 Best Restaurant : #49 in 2010 (debut). Guest chef at La Scala, Sukhothai Hotel, Bangkok Highly-rated French chef from London, moved from its original location in Ludlow, Shropshire. Claude Bosi was awarded the ‘Chef’s Chef of the Year’ award at ‘The National Restaurant Awards … Read more
Nicholas Isnard , L’Auberge de la Charme*
Nicolas Isnard 1 michelin star guest chef of L’Auberge de la Charme , France @ Brio, Marriott Bangkok , 26/2/11 Gault Millau Young Talent “With an extensive array of experience working in Michelin-starred restaurants including the three-starred L’Auberge du Vieux Puits in Fontjoncouse, Chef Isnard opened his own restaurant in June 2008 in Prenois, L’Auberge … Read more
Regis Marcon *** , Restaurant Régis et Jacques Marcon
Regis Marcon, 3 Star Michelin, Hôtel et Restaurant Régis et Jacques Marcon. Bocuse d’Or Winner 1995. Guest Chef at World Gourmet Summit 2009 , Singapore – a dinner featuring extensive use of mushrooms for which the chef is renowned. “With its panorama open to the horizons of the Valleys of Ardèche and Mont du Velay, … Read more
Sergi Arola , Sergi Arola Gastro**
Sergi Arola – 2 Michelin Star , Sergi Arola Gastro , Madrid. Guest Chef at World Gourmet Summit 2009, Singapore. “Rock musician turned chef Sergi Arola is often hailed as the leading talent amongst the second generation of avant-garde chefs. Having learnt from the best of Ferran Adrià and Pierre Gagnaire, Arola personally portrays his … Read more
Masayasu Yonemura , Restaurant Yonemura , Kyoto & Ginza
Masayasu Yonemura 1 Michelin Star Restaurant Yonemura , Kyoto 1 Michelin Star Restaurant Yonemura , Ginza Guest Chef at World Gourmet Summit 2009, Singapore Chef-Owner Masayasu Yonemura of Kyoto’s most respected in-vogue restaurant is a masterful storyteller. His sequences of creative French dishes with Japanese touches tell a culinary tale which unfolds course by course. … Read more
Michael Ginor , Hudson Valley Foie Gras, USA
Michael Ginor Owner of Hudson Valley Foie Gras, USA Foie Gras Dinner at World Gourmet Festival 2009 , Four Seasons Bangkok. Every course features foie gras , except the dessert. Many signature dishes from the book “Foie Gras – A Passion” by Chef Ginor. “Since Michael and his business partner Izzy Yanay established Hudson Valley … Read more
