Jean-Louis Nomicos
Jean-Louis Nomicos | |
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| Born | June 4, 1967 Allauch, France |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | Michelin-starred chef |
Jean-Louis Nomicos (born 4 June 1967) is a distinguished French chef recognized with one Michelin star.
Early life and education
Raised in Allauch, close to Aix-en-Provence, Nomicos developed a passion for Provençal cuisine at the age of twelve, influenced by the cookbook of Jean-Baptiste Reboul, which was a key feature in his grandmothers' Mediterranean culinary traditions.
He obtained his CAP (Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle) in both cooking and pastry from the hotel school in Marseille and honed his skills under chef René Alloin at L'Oursinade.
Professional career
At eighteen, Nomicos began working with Alain Ducasse at La Terrasse located in Juan-les-Pins, later collaborating with him to launch L'Horloge in Monaco in 1986. Subsequently, he took on the role of sous-chef at the Vistaero Palace hotel in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. In 1990, he rejoined Ducasse at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, where he spent eight years and gained extensive international experience across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
In 1997, Ducasse entrusted him with the position of head chef at La Grande Cascade in Paris, where Nomicos was awarded his first Michelin star. Between 2001 and 2010, he directed the esteemed Lasserre, earning two Michelin stars during his tenure.
December 2010 saw Nomicos succeed Joël Robuchon by inaugurating Les Tablettes Jean-Louis Nomicos on avenue Bugeaud in Paris, a venue that currently holds one Michelin star.
Bibliography
- Lasserre, Créations Jean-Louis Nomicos (Preface by Alain Ducasse), Favre, 2007