Synopses & Reviews
Shannon Bennett, chef and owner of Melbourne's famous French restaurant, Vue de monde, takes the reader on a tour of exquisite French cuisine. Sharing his passion and obsession with classical cuisine, Shannon describes his own experiences in some of the great kitchens of Europe and shows you how to create in your own home, an unforgettable dining experience.
Recipes range from the deliciously simple such as classical tomato gazpacho and the perfect mayonnaise, to the highly challenging assiette of hare.
About the Author
From a small child Shannon was passionate about cooking. He first trained as an apprentice chef at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Then followed 4 years in London and France furthering his training with John Burton Race at L'Ortolan Restaurant, London; Marco Pierre White, The Oakroom, London; Albert Roux, London; and Hotel de Paris, Monaco. In May 2000 he opened his own restaurant, Vue de monde in Melbourne, Victoria.
Vue de monde is recognised as one of the top restaurants in Australia winning many awards.
'Every city should be so lucky to have a maverick chef like Shannon Bennett. '