Pierre Gagnaire For Les Airelles Restaurant In Courchevel Is Awarded Two Michelin Stars (France)
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Pierre Gagnaire For Les Airelles Restaurant In Courchevel Is Awarded Two Michelin Stars (France)
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2010-03-16
Courchevel, France (March 15, 2010) - The Pierre Gagnaire restaurant located at the Hotel de Charme Les Airelles in Courchevel, receives a two Michelin star rating for its consummate service and artistry. Les Airelles is known for its timeless luxury and offerings and it is fitting that the hotel’s crowing culinary jewel is awarded such a honor.
For Chef Pierre Gagnaire, a leader among his peers, this honor motivates him to pursue his craft and simply "do good work with professionalism and conviction." Pierre Gagnaire further explains, "Developing the menu and kitchen at the Hotel de Charme Les Airelles was a challenge which I truly enjoyed. I had the chance to establish my kitchen in an extraordinary place, that is simultaneously cozy and elegant."
"It's not easy to introduce a signature culinary style without being viewed as pretentious, especially when there is a strong traditional cuisine as a base. I take pleasure in the art of cooking and pushing the boundaries, and furthermore, I want to offer guests a variety to choose from,” says Chef Gagnaire. “Although I respect the products found in this region, I enjoy using them in my own style, reintroducing flavors and marrying tradition with new creations. Culinary arts are the love above all.”
The ambiance contributes to an exceptional experience at Pierre Gagnaire for Les Airelles. The layout and décor echoes the world of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, best known as "Sissi." There is delicacy and refinement found throughout the dining room featuring sensuous silks and 19th century inspired furniture, armchairs designed by Olivier Gagniere, Saint-Louis chandeliers and crystal glassware, Puiforcat silverware, and Hermes tableware adorn the restaurant. As Pierre Gagnaire is a lover of contemporary art, he chose to display the works of artists such as Francoise Petrovitch and Cédric Teisseire that complement the Chef’s unique culinary creations.
About Les Airelles: Known for its old world charm in the heart of the Jardin Alpin, the five-star Hotel de Charme Les Airelles has undergone a 37 million Euro renovation debuting in December 2009. Designed in the spirit of grand chalets of the past, it is idyllically situated at the foothills of the mountain with convenient access to the slopes via Gloriette and the Relais des Skieurs. The hotel’s 37 guestrooms, 14 suites and a 5,900 square-foot private apartment, offer guests amenities including flat screen TV’s and built-in DVD players, sound dock, video-on-demand service, jukebox and wireless high-speed Internet access. Additional offerings include the 7,000 square-foot Valmont Spa; a Pierre Gagnaire Restaurant and three other dining options; an elaborate Kid’s Kingdom providing entertainment for children under the supervision of a certified nanny; a newly minted Hermes designed horse-drawn carriage, a skating rink and carousel offering timeless fun; and an exclusive Valentino boutique. The property is located five minutes from Courchevel Airport, thirty minutes from Moûtiers Rail Station and is a two-hour drive from Geneva and Lyon International Airport. For more information, please visit www.airelles.fr.
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