French chef Daniel Boulud has been described in many ways: “super chef”, “one of America’s leading culinary authorities”, “one of the most renowned chefs of our times” etc. All titles allude to one very clear fact – this three star Michelin chef is one of the most renowned and revered culinary masters in the world today. Therefore, it was not without much excitement and publicity that Boulud opened his first restaurant in Beijing, Maison Boulud. Like Claudio Sadler, Boulud chose the majestic manor house setting of Ch’ienmen 23 to set up his restaurant. Maison Boulud serves French “soul food” as the chef calls it and tries to source his ingredients locally as much as possible. Although the restaurant is not as formal as his more famous establishments in New York City, Boulud is well aware that the coveted honour of earning three Michelin stars comes with high expectations and tough scrutiny akin to the strict requirements necessary to earn such a title in the first place. Although his Beijing establishment doesn’t serve his world famous ‘Royale’ truffle burger, the exquisite menu has nonetheless attracted and pleased the most serious foodies from China and abroad.
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