French cuisine

Tutorial: French Fine Dining Rituals Decoded
Canapés, amuse-bouche, mignardises, petit four — all a fanciful part of the French fine dining experience. What are they, and how do you pronounce them?

Chef Nicolas Boutin of ÉPURE Celebrates Joie De Vivre
The executive chef of the one-Michelin-starred French restaurant, shares about his French way of life.

Chef Spotlight: Alain Passard Is One Cook With Two Lives
Almost 20 years ago, French chef Alain Passard of three-Michelin-starred L’Arpège took a risk by taking all meat dishes off his menu, pioneering a new wave of plant-based cuisine.
What I Think About My 4-Hands Partner: Yusuke Takada & Eric Raty
The duo talk about their upcoming collaboration and what they think about each other.
Demystifying French Soft Charcuterie
Meat with less chew but more condensed flavour, thanks to the ingenuity of French cooking.
Chef Spotlight: Dominique Bouchet
We trace the chef’s Michelin-starred journey through France and chronicle his love affair with Japan.
Lanshu Chen Announces The Closing of Le Moût
The French fine dining restaurant in Taichung turns 10 this year and will close by the end of 2018.