The Minister of FrenchFood Thomas Clément

Daniel Boulud is certainly one of the best-known French chefs in the USA. And more than just a chef, he’s also a truly successful entrepreneur, with his name on numerous restaurants, bars and grocery stores in the U.S. and around the world. Daniel Boulud honored me with a visit to his legendary two michelin starred restaurant Daniel in New York for a passionate discussion about French gastronomy and its influence abroad. A meeting that was followed by an unforgettable dinner and a few glasses of Armagnac at the bar. Thank you, Monsieur Boulud, for promoting French cuisine and its products in the United States for over 30 years. 🙏🏼 Restaurant : @restaurantdaniel Chef : @danielboulud Executive chef : @lerouxeddy Pastry chef : @shvelez GM : @guedouarkarim … and special 🙏🏼 to @paul_bocuse_le_restaurant for providing the yummy shots and 🙏🏼 to @ecole_ducasse for the chef’s at Ecole Ducasse shot. #ministryoffrenchfood #frenchcuisine #frenchfood #foodinsta #Michelinchef #michelinstar #guidemichelin #luxuryfood #cuisine #instachef #gastronomia #cuisinefrancaise #gastronomy #gastronomiefrancaise #artofplating #finedining #chefsofinstagram #foodofinstagram #restaurantnyc #newyorkfood #relaischateaux #uppereastside #gastronomy #paulbocuse #culinary #culinarytalents

Today I’m taking you to New York for a gastronomic experience like no other. At the helm of the Eleven Madison Park restaurant, Daniel Humm is one of the only three-Michelin stars chefs and number 1 in the World’s 50 Best Michelin to offer a 100% vegan menu. It’s a totally mind blowing experience, with many funny nods to meat-lovers, such as this meat cleaver that’s attached to your table to make an astonishing carrot tartare. The maitake mushroom skewer is a monument of gourmandise that gave me almost the same pleasure as a lamb skewer. Last but not least, let’s salute the talent of head sommelier Gabriel di Bella, who reigns over an incredible selection of French wines, not forgetting the very friendly sous-chef Dominique Roy, who welcomed us into his kitchen with the whole team. 🍽️ @elevenmadisonpark Chef : @danielhumm Chef de cuisine : @chefdominiqueroy Pastry chef @lfcro Wine Director : @gabriel_dibella #ministryoffrenchfood #frenchcuisine #frenchfood #foodinsta #Michelinchef #michelinstar #guidemichelin #luxuryfood #cuisine #instachef #gastronomia #cuisinefrancaise #gastronomy #gastronomiefrancaise #artofplating #finedining #tastingmenu #chefsofinstagram #foodofinstagram #restaurantnyc #newyorkfood #relaischateaux #worlds50best #vegan

Certainly the most inspiring and motivating interview since the creation of the Ministry of French Food. Or how to sum up in a minute and a half the power and influence of French gastronomy around the world. Chef Guy Savoy is definitely a great, great gentleman and a tireless ambassador of our Art de vivre à la Française. If you are traveling to France, a visit to his restaurant at La Monnaie de Paris is a must. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 @guysavoy ✨✨✨ #ministryoffrenchfood #frenchcuisine #frenchfood #foodinsta #Michelinchef #michelinstar #guidemichelin #luxuryfood #cuisine #instachef #gastronomia #cuisinefrancaise #gastronomy #gastronomiefrancaise #foodphotography #artofplating #chefstagram #finedining #tastingmenu #chefsofinstagram #madeinfrance #foodofinstagram #influence #pateencroute

Today I learned of the passing of French journalist Jean-Luc Petitrenaud. A legendary food lover, tireless explorer of our terroirs, he was someone who influenced me enormously, who made me want to do what I do today, he did so much to support producers, chefs, to teach the French the good taste of good things and celebrate the richness of our gastronomy. My thoughts go out to his family and especially to my friend @louisepetitrenaud 🙏

2024 has been a particularly exciting year for the Ministry of FrenchFood, with unforgettable encounters in France, New York and London, and I’d like to take this time to thank : - The chefs, sommeliers, artisans, winemakers and producers who welcomed me this year sharing their talent and passion. Promoting you is more than a mission for me, it’s a real privilege.🙏🏼 - The friends, early supporters and partners of the Ministry who make it possible for me to produce all this wonderful content, especially @champagnetelmont and @ecoludo, @alainducasse and the incredible staff and students at @ecole_ducasse, @chateauangelus estate in Saint-Émilion and its amazing chefs, Sancerre @lestang1573, @martinpouret_officiel, @maisonbenjaminkuentz, @huiledolivedelavernede, @michelinguide, @relaischateaux, @riedelteam_france and of course my « J’ai Faim » gourmet team @emerydolige & @adrienfoodinparis and last but not least my invaluable chief of staff @angia_vaudron (you rock🤘). - And you, my 54,453 followers, who inspire me every day to go even further in promoting our beautiful French gastronomy around the world. I’d like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart and wish you a very happy gourmet new year2025.✨🇫🇷🍽️🍷 #ministryoffrenchfood #frenchcuisine #frenchfood #foodinsta #Michelinchef #michelinstar #guidemichelin #luxuryfood #cuisine #instachef #gastronomia #cuisinefrancaise #gastronomy #gastronomiefrancaise #chefstagram #finedining #madeinfrance #terroir

Like @garyvee, Oysters and Sancerre is definitely one my favorite french food & wine pairing. The subtle acidity of the white Sancerre matches perfectly with the salty taste of the oysters, and the citrus notes of the wine enhance the tasting experience. For the festive season, I’ve chosen to combine a very confidential Sancerre with legendary french oysters. @maison_gillardeau « spéciales » oysters are world-renowned for their crunchy flesh and smooth & sweet flavors with hints of hazelnut and exceptional finish. A perfect match with Sancerre @lestang1573 Tradition 2021, with its voluptuous flavour of white-fleshed fruits and perfectly balanced by a remarkable acidity, creating a beautiful, long finish as well. The tasting experience is made even better by the exceptional thinness of the magnificent @riedel_official « Veloce » glasses. I wish you a very merry and gourmet holiday season, my dear frenchfoodies ! ❤️🇫🇷🍽️🍷 Please drink responsibly. #ministryoffrenchfood #wein #vino #frenchfood #winetasting #wine #sommelier #winelife #winelovers #instawine #wineglass #redwine #winemaker #wineaddict #frenchwine #wineblogger #winereview #amazingwine #winecollector #frenchwine #winetasting #oysters #sancerre #frenchfood #gastronomie #gastronomy#gastronomia #seafood

It’s time to reveal my favorite restaurant of 2024. In Paris’ smallest palace, Jérôme Banctel is an extraordinary chef, a monster of work. Behind a classic façade, he uses techniques that break the codes, sometimes taking insane risks. A great game lover who masters the hare à la royal so well, you’d think he’d created it. High-flying food and wine pairings. Adorable service that exceeds all your expectations. Le Gabriel in Paris is definitely my favorite restaurant of 2024, far ahead of any others. Michelin really made no mistake in awarding its 3rd star to Jérome Banctel, who has long been 100% approved by the Ministry of FrenchFood.🇫🇷 🍽️ : Le Gabriel @lareserveparis Chef : @jeromebanctel Sous-chef : @florian.gravelle Director : @auge.alexandre Sommelier : @gaetan.lacoste Pastry Chef : @tlbt_jordan ❤️ Châteauneuf-du-Pape by @chateaudebeaucastel ❤️ Vin jaune « Les Bruyères » Arbois 2015 by Domaine Tissot #ministryoffrenchfood #frenchcuisine #frenchfood #Michelinchef #michelinstar #guidemichelin #3michelinstars #luxuryfood #cuisine #gastronomy #gastronomia #cuisinefrancaise #gastronomie #gastronomiefrancaise #cheflife #culinary #artofplating #chefstagram #finedining #tastingmenu #chefsofinstagram #chefstable #restaurantparis #palace #winetasting #winepairing

Today I’m taking you to Lille in northern France to talk about... injustice. Meet Edouard Chouteau, France’s most talented chef without a Michelin star! Trained by Gagnaire, Fréchon and Pelé, this young chef once again treated me to a menu I won’t soon forget. It starts off like a slap in the face, with risky dishes like oysters and confit pork belly, or pig’s ears with caviar. Then the dishes follow, always gourmet with subtle and often original combinations. Squid, haddock and smoked garlic or sea bass and sea urchin civet, quince squash and apples. The hare à la royal is imperial, and I fell in love with this incredible dessert celebrating honey in all its forms. Edouard Chouteau doesn’t have any stars, but he’s been my star for a long time. He is 100% approved by the Ministry of FrenchFood. 🍽️ : @la_laiterie_lambersart Chef : @edouardchouteau Pastry Chef : @julien_letailleur ❤️ Zénith wine from Hauts de France by @lescenttrente ❤️ Fixin by @domaine.huguenot #ministryoffrenchfood #frenchcuisine #frenchfood #cuisine #cuisinefrancaise #gastronomy #gastronomiefrancaise #finedining #chefsofinstagram #foodislove #foodofinstagram #gastronomia #restaurantlille #lefooding #caviar #winepairing #michelinguide #lievrealaroyale #luxuryfood #restaurant

Welcome to “La Régalade” in the heart of Paris. Bruno Doucet is a great classic chef who cooks with lots of love for his customers. His legendary french bistrot definitely cracked the Gourmandise code. In my religion, a good meal has to start with a good terrine, pickles and a glass of white wine. Bruno’s raw scallops with truffle is dope ! And these large prawns on a truffle mashed potato, and this ultra-tender venison, foie gras and Grand Veneur sauce are a real treat. We finished with a Grand Marnier soufflé, not forgetting the Chef’s legendary rice pudding. La Régalade is 100% approved by the Ministry of FrenchFood. 🙏🏼 my friend @lekendokaphilippetellini for taking me to this amazing gourmet spot! 🍽️ : @la_regalade Chef : @doucetbruno #ministryoffrenchfood #frenchcuisine #frenchfood #cuisine #cuisinefrancaise #gastronomy #gastronomiefrancaise #finedining #chefsofinstagram #foodislove #foodofinstagram #gastronomia #restaurantparis #bistrot #lefooding #terrine #scallops #winepairing #comfortfood

This week saw an exceptional lunch at the trendy gastronomic restaurant Les Enfants du Marché, located in a charming food market in the heart of Paris’ Marais district. Owner @michaelgrosman and groundbreaking japanese chef @shunta_suzuki0210 were joined by @mathieuchapel from @cotefish, a fisherman who advocates small-scale, local and sustainable fishing to guarantee the future of the industry, and Bertrand Lhôpital, grapefather and winemaker of @champagnetelmont. Sublimated mediterranean fishes caught the day before by Mathieu were paired with Champagne Telmont cuvée Réserve de la Terre, crafted from organic grapes without herbicides, pesticides, fungicides or synthetic fertilizers. This Cuvée with a very low sugar dosage (2,5g) is radiant, solar, full of life. A gourmet and festive collaboration to celebrate our shared commitment to more responsible gastronomy, in the name of Mother Nature and in name of the Ocean. 🙏🏼 @lesenfantsdumarche @mathieuchapel @cotefish @champagnetelmont @shunta_suzuki0210 @michaelgrosman @lhopitalb @ecoludo Please drink responsibly. #telmont #inthenameofmothernature #champagne #sustainability #organicchampagne #bubbly #winelovers #champagnelife #sommlife #winemaker #drinkwine #terroir #champagneworldwide #winetasting #champagnetasting #winelife #wineoclock #instawine #winepairing #sommelier #restaurantparis #gastronomy #frenchfood

Today I take you to one of Paris’s most endearing Michelin-starred chefs. Thomas Boullault is a monument to refined bourgeoise cuisine. After an excellent Sancerre @lestang1573, I’m delighted by his grilled oysters with pork belly, smoked potato crush with caviar, and his mind blowing scallops with white truffle and Arbois wine emulsion. But I came for his legendary hare « à la Royale » ! « A hare that’s been boned, opened flat and pounded. It’s stuffed with hare, foie gras, truffles and pork. It’s a sauce made with hare carcasses, a civet sauce that’s bound with blood. Hare à la royale is a great dish in our gastronomy, in our French heritage. And it’s one of the most melt-in-your-mouth dishes in the world. That’s hare à la royale. You have to try it at least once in your life, the chef said! » Thomas Boullault is 100% approved by the Ministry of FrenchFood. 🍽️ : @laromerestaurantparis Chef : @thomasboullault #ministryoffrenchfood #frenchcuisine #frenchfood #cuisine #cuisinefrancaise #gastronomy #gastronomiefrancaise #finedining #chefsofinstagram #foodislove #foodofinstagram #gastronomia #restaurantparis #scallops #comfortfood #lievrealaroyale #michelinstar #michelinguide #michelinchef

Tonight I’m taking you to a gala dinner as only the French can pull off. Who else in the world has a Château de Versailles? The elite of French gastronomy were on hand to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the famous association of luxury hotels and restaurants “Relais et Chateaux”. 4 French three-Michelin-starred chefs prepared an exceptional menu for 850 guests. Truffle for Michel Guérard’s team, arbouse for Pierre Gagnaire, monkfish for Gérald Passédat and grapefruit for Anne-Sophie Pic (my personal favorite by the great pastry chef @ericverbauwhede). A killer performance in a mind-blowing setting. Relais et Chateau is 100% approved by the Ministry of FrenchFood. 🙏 @relaischateaux #ministryoffrenchfood #gourmetfood #foodislove #cuisinefrancaise #frenchcuisine #gastronomia #frenchfood #gastronomy #chefsofinstagram #foodofinstagram #foodlovers #foodphotography #michelinstar #restaurant #relaischateaux #luxuryhotel #luxuryhotels #chateau #versailles #chateaudeversailles