Avant Garde! Battle of the Chefs

06 Jan 2015
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Two USA-based Michelin star chefs battle it out over FOUR questions to find out which is more avant-garde | Presenting Bruno Chemel from Baumé Restaurant, CA vs. Michael Tusk from Quince, San Francisco…
Bruno Chemel

What’s the most scientific piece of equipment in your kitchen?

A freeze dryer Edwards and a gastrovac at the same time. (2)

Are you passionate about liquid nitrogen?

Sometimes,when my kitchen gets hot. It’svery helpful on hot californian summer days,but also for detailing andfinishing work on regular days. (1 for the ‘sometimes’)

Could you describe your cooking style for us?

Modern French cuisine but not molecular. (0.5 for ‘modern’)

What’s your favourite meal to make at home?

I like to make pasta with turbot scraps and some vegetables and herbs from my garden and some reggiano shavings. (1 -YUM)

Michael Tusk

What’s the most scientific piece of equipment in your kitchen?

Nothing too crazy, something like a thermomix. (1)

Are you passionate about liquid nitrogen?

Yes, we frequently use it in the kitchen. (2)

Could you describe your cooking style for us?

Local, spontaneous, fresh and inspired. (0.5)

What’s your favourite meal to make at home?

I like to make duck a la ficelle. (1 – oh la la!)

And The Winner Is…

Bruno Chemel– 4.5| – 4.5

We’ve got ourselves a USA tie! Both 2 Michelin star chefs clearly know the perfect balance between traditional and avant-garde cuisine…adream battle!