Michel Bras
Michel Bras | |
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| Born | November 4, 1946 France |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | Creator of the chocolate coulant dessert; owner of three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Laguiole |
Michel Bras (born 4 November 1946) is a renowned French chef whose dining establishment in Laguiole, Aveyron, has maintained three Michelin stars continuously since 1999 and has been part of the "Relais & Châteaux" association since 1992. His restaurant is recognized as one of the top 10 culinary venues worldwide.
Career
Bras is celebrated for his innovative culinary approach that prominently incorporates fresh herbs and edible flowers. He is also acknowledged as the creator of the iconic chocolate coulant dessert.
In June 2002, Michel Bras, together with his son Sébastien, inaugurated a second dining venue named Bras Michel et Sébastien at the Windsor Hotel located in Hokkaido, Japan.
From 2008 onward, Bras partnered with the Japanese company KAI, known for its professional kitchen cutlery, to design exclusive knife collections tailored for chefs.
In 2014, he established a brasserie inside the Soulages museum in Rodez and introduced "Capucin" in Toulouse, a fast-food concept that combined gourmet cuisine with traditional flavors from Aveyron. Although Capucin received multiple accolades, it ceased operations in 2016 due to insufficient customer turnout.
In September 2017, Sébastien Bras revealed that the family had chosen to voluntarily surrender their Michelin stars to focus on culinary innovation free from the constraints of formal ratings.
Bibliography
- Le Livre de Michel Bras, Éditions du Rouergue, 1991, Rouergue, ISBN 9782905209511
- Les desserts, Éditions du Rouergue, Rodez, 1993, ISBN 2905209763
- Bras : Laguiole, Aubrac, France, Éditions du Rouergue, Rodez, 2002, ISBN 2841563502
- Petits festins et desserts, Éditions du Rouergue, Rodez, 2005, ISBN 2841566617