Chef Yannick Alléno is widely known as one of the world’s greatest chefs. He’s dedicated his career to reinventing French cuisine across 17 international restaurants, which have earned a total of 16 Michelin. He joins Melissa to talk about his London debut Pavyllon and its dedicated Bar Antoine at the Four Seasons Park Lane. Chef Yannick has infused his creativity into Pavyllon, transforming it into one of the most coveted reservations in London (which earned its first Michelin star within six months of opening). Originally from the outskirts of Paris, Chef Yannick details how growing up in France influenced his perspective on food and how a trip to Japan changed his approach in the kitchen. He reveals his advice for aspiring chefs and shares details on how he revolutionized the foundation of French cuisine by using techniques like “extraction,” which allows dishes to be both flavorful and healthy. He also shares his thoughts on the evolution of dining and how he continues to innovate for the future.

To discover more:

Website:
yannick-alleno.com/fr/
pavyllonlondon.com
fourseasons.com/london

Instagram:
instagram.com/yannickalleno
instagram.com/pavyllon_london
instagram.com/fslondon
instagram.com/barantoinelondon