French chef Daniel Boulud on why his new Hong Kong restaurant won't chase Michelin stars
Born in France, he trained under legendary chefs including Georges Blanc and Michel Guérard before moving to New York, where he earned acclaim for blending classic French techniques with modern flavours.
Boulud is also a bestselling author and TV personality, and his flagship restaurant in New York, Daniel, currently holds one Michelin star.
Over the years, food enthusiasts have flocked to his restaurants in places such as Miami, Toronto, Dubai, Singapore and Beijing (where Maison Boulud closed in 2013). Soon, Hong Kong will be the latest city to host an outpost of the chef's restaurant empire.
Boulud prepares food for his recent pop-up at Hong Kong's Mandarin Grill + Bar. Photo: Mandarin Grill + Bar
It was recently announced that Boulud would take over the space formerly occupied by
Sevva on the 25th floor of Landmark Prince's in the city's Central neighbourhood.
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