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Legendary banquet menus brought back to life by French star chefs

Agence France-PresseMay 15, 2013 02:37
Throughout May and June of this year, at 11 different French restaurants run by young Michelin-starred chefs, customers will get a chance to relish authentic opulent meals originally served at two royal banquets at the start of the 20th century. Prestigious champagne producer G.H. MUMM is continuing its "Legendary Menus" series this year, in which Princess Sissi (Empress Elisabeth of Austria, 1837-1898) and Queen Elizabeth II will have pride of place.

Legendary banquet menus brought back to life by French star chefs

Agence France-PresseMay 15, 2013 02:00
Throughout May and June of this year, at 11 different French restaurants run by young Michelin-starred chefs, customers will get a chance to relish authentic opulent meals originally served at two royal banquets at the start of the 20th century. Prestigious champagne producer G.H. MUMM is continuing its "Legendary Menus" series this year, in which Princess Sissi (Empress Elisabeth of Austria, 1837-1898) and Queen Elizabeth II will have pride of place.

Lebanese cuisine at Raouche Restaurant

April 6, 2013 12:03
Diners seeking an exemplary and authentic experience of Lebanese cuisine will find their expectations met at the Raouche Restaurant. The restaurant derives its name from a famous natural landmark and a big tourist hotspot called the ‘Rock of Raouche’ in Lebanon. The outlet is part of the City Seasons Hotel Muscat’s food and beverage portfolio that has, within a short period of time, become a popular haunt for in-house guests as well as visitors. Easily accessible and strategically located on the ground floor of the hotel, Raouche is well suited to accommodate a private di

March 23, 2013 01:45
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2013 Michelin stars announced; Young French chef Donckele among winners

February 18, 2013 12:30
The Michelin Guide, France's gastronomy bible, announced its coveted star ratings over the weekend and on Monday.

French chef Bocuse gets rock star treatment in US

February 17, 2013 07:01
Iconic French chef Paul Bocuse got a rapturous welcome this weekend in the United States for the inauguration of a new restaurant bringing his culinary prowess to American palate. Despite a bout of ill health last month, the 87-year-old chef, among the most accomplished in history, did not hesitate to cross the Atlantic for the launch of The Bocuse Restaurant. The Culinary Institute of America last year closed its Escoffier Restaurant, named after "the king of chefs and the chef of kings" Auguste Escoffier.

World Chefs:Hong Kong tastes pique palate of German cooking star

January 22, 2013 06:15
By Cathy Yang HONG KONG, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Three-star Michelin Chef Sven Elverfeld has made his name as one of the pioneers of modern German cooking, but his first-ever visit to Hong Kong inspired him with new techniques, new implements and food he described as "amazing." The 44-year-old German, one of the youngest European chefs to win three Michelin stars, spent several nights in the Asian city serving up cutting-edge modern European cuisine with a regional twist inspired by his early start in Hanau, Germany.
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