Michelin Guide Awards 1 Star And 1 Bib Gourmand To Stphane Dcotterd For His Gourmet Destination At Glion Institute Of Higher Education

10/3/2023 10:05:24 AM

(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) The Michelin Guide has awarded 1 star to Stphane Dcotterd for his gourmet restaurant at the heart of the Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE). Le Bistro by Dcotterd has also been awarded for the second year in a row with a Bib Gourmand from the prestigious guide. The \"Maison Dcotterd\" complex comprises four culinary areas: the gourmet restaurant Stphane Dcotterd, Le Bistro by Dcotterd, the Bar and the Lounge, forming a veritable gastronomic destination in a spectacular setting. The brand-new Lounge recently opened its doors in partnership with the prestigious cognac brand Louis XIII and Champagne Tlmont. Here, guests can enjoy wines and spirits with spectacular views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.

Commenting on these awards, Stphane Dcotterd said: \"I\'d like to thank my entire team for their hard work and commitment, and I\'m proud to be able to share this magnificent award with them. I\'d also like to thank all the producers in the region with whom I\'ve forged close links over the last few years of working together. They are all part of my philosophy of favoring local produce and producing regional, eco-responsible cuisine.

\"We are honored to have the Maison Dcotterd at the heart of our institution. This is a unique opportunity for Glion students to draw inspiration from the exceptional culinary talents of the Chef and his brigade\" said Frdric Picard, CEO of GIHE. First-semester Bachelor students spend four weeks on placement at Maison Dcotterd - alternating between the gourmet restaurant and its kitchen, the bistro and the bar.

About Stphane Dcotterd

Stphane Dcotterd was born in Billens in the canton of Fribourg and grew up in Corseaux and La Tour-de-Peilz near Vevey. He considered becoming a chef from the age of ten and started his apprenticeship right after school at \"Le Petit\" restaurant in St-Lgier. After working in a few other restaurants, including Le Pont de Brent, and spending two years in Quebec, Canada, he returned to Switzerland in 2005 and took up professional residence at Le Pont de Brent. In 2008, he won the \"Cuisinier d\'Or\" competition, the award for the best Swiss chef. In 2009, he was fifth in the world at the Bocuse d\'Or, an artistic cooking competition in Lyon (France). In 2011, Stphane took the reins of the \"Pont De Brent\" with his wife Stphanie. In 2012, the couple was awarded two stars in the Michelin Guide and an 18/20 Gault-Millau rating. In 2018, the Chef abandoned seafood, exotic fruit and other imported products to devote himself solely to eco-responsible cuisine that promotes local products and terroirs. In 2020, the Chef was awarded the \"Ethical Cuisine Trophy\" in London by the Relais & Chteaux Association of which is also vice-delegate for Switzerland and a member of the World Culinary Council. That same year he also received the \"Swiss Culinary Merit\" award for his excellence and know-how in respecting Swiss culinary heritage produce. He is also a member of the \"Acadmie Culinaire de France\".

About Maison Dcotterd :

Maison Dcotterd opened its doors in September 2021 in the heart of Glion Institut de Hautes tudes, overlooking Montreux and the Vaud Riviera. Headed by Chef Stphane Dcotterd and his wife Stphanie Dcotterd, winners of the 2019 Michelin Swiss Hospitality and Service Award, Maison Dcotterd boasts two restaurants, a bar and a lounge: the Stphane Dcotterd gourmet restaurant (18 Gault et Millau points 1 Michelin star), Le Bistro by Dcotterd (1 Michelin Bib Gourmand), the Bar and the Lounge by Dcotterd. The two exceptional restaurants, offering breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains, reflect Chef Stphane Dcotterd\'s vision of regional, eco-responsible and original cuisine. Maison Dcotterd is a member of the Relais & Chteaux association, synonymous with excellence, while also belonging to a worldwide network of 580 top-rate hotels and restaurants.