TOP CHEF

The class:

A step-up from the beginner’s classes, the Culinary Art class promises a gourmet menu and culinary lair. Be warned, Chef Thibault describes this as an gadvancedu class.

The food:

We’re handed the lofty goal of pumping out a three-course menu, full of concepts we can’t pronounce, in two and a half hours. 4he starter is a mushroom veloute with trufle essence, foie gras and croutons; for mains, a ricotta tortellini, and an apple tatin for dessert. Everything here is made by hand. is an executive chef. 4he Toulon-native worked at At.mosphere before joining 4op Chef.

The verdict:

While we’re unlikely to cook with these ingredients every week, it’s fun to experiment. 4he result? Each course was delicious. We would’ve liked a bit more guidance with proper cooking practices – knife-handling in particular – and the class felt a bit rushed.

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