Bocuse d'Or 2015: U.S. takes 2nd place

[Jenise]

Bocuse d'Or — the Olympics-like French culinary competition that takes place every two years in January in Lyon, France — announced its winners today after two days of intense kitchen competition. A total of 24 countries were represented this year. Norway took home the gold; the U.S. won the silver medal; and Sweden took home a bronze for third place. This was the first year the Americans placed higher than sixth in the international competition. The American team was led by Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, and Gavin Kaysen. French Laundry executive sous chef Philip Tessier and his commis Skylar Stover rounded out the American team.

Gleaned from the rest of the article: There are actually five top awards, one of which is Best Fish Dish and that was taken by Japan. Not sure what the fifth and last award is--but for the first time ever, France did not take one of the top five awards.

YEW ESS AYYY!!!!

I wonder how they got Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud's egos in the same kitchen.

I wonder how they got Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud's egos in the same kitchen.

I could picture Boulud telling Keller, "Look, you stay on your side of the sous vide machine and I will stay on my side of the sous vide machine."

[Jenise]

LOL, Dave.

Btw, the fifth category was Best Meat Dish, and that was won by Norway.