Guy Savoy facts for kids
Guy Savoy on 7 August 2013
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| Born | 24 July 1953 (age 71) Nevers, Burgundy, France |
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| Cooking style | Nouvelle cuisine |
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Guy Patrice Savoy (born 24 July 1953) is a famous French chef. He owns and runs the well-known Guy Savoy restaurant in Paris, France. He also has a sister restaurant in Las Vegas, U.S.. Both of his main restaurants have earned many Michelin stars, which are special awards for excellent food. He also owns three other restaurants in Paris.
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About Guy Savoy
Guy Savoy was born on July 24, 1953, in a town called Nevers in France. When he was two years old, his family moved to Bourgoin-Jallieu. His father worked as a gardener, and his mother owned a small bar. Later, his mother turned her bar into a restaurant. This is where Guy first learned about cooking and the restaurant business.
Guy trained with the famous Troisgros brothers, who were also great chefs. He also worked at other fancy restaurants to gain experience. In 1980, he opened his own restaurant in Paris. This restaurant quickly became very popular. In 1985, it earned two Michelin stars. A Michelin star is a very high honor for a restaurant.
In 2002, Guy Savoy's Paris restaurant earned its third Michelin star. This is the highest number of stars a restaurant can get! For several years, from 2017 to 2020, a group called La Liste named his Paris restaurant the "Best Restaurant in the World." Guy Savoy is married to Danielle Savoy and has two children, Caroline and Franck.
Guy Savoy's Career
Many famous chefs have learned from Guy Savoy. For example, Gordon Ramsay, a very well-known chef, trained under Guy Savoy. Gordon Ramsay has called Guy Savoy his "culinary mentor," meaning he taught him a lot about cooking.
Guy Savoy opened his first restaurant in New York City in 1977. Three years later, he opened his second restaurant in Paris. In May 2006, he opened a restaurant in Las Vegas, U.S.A., inside the Caesars Palace hotel. He also opened two small places called Brioche in Las Vegas, which sell breakfast and brunch items.
You might have heard of the Pixar movie Ratatouille. Guy Savoy actually lent his voice for the French version of the movie! He voiced the character of Horst, one of the chefs.
Guy Savoy also helps protect French food culture. He is part of a group that helped get the "gastronomic meal of the French" recognized by UNESCO. This means that the special way French people enjoy their meals is now considered an important part of the world's cultural heritage.
In 2023, there was big news for Guy Savoy's main restaurant in Paris. It was announced that it would go from having three Michelin stars to two. Even with two stars, it is still considered an excellent restaurant.
Guy Savoy's Restaurants
Guy Savoy has several restaurants around the world.
Main Restaurants
- Restaurant Guy Savoy – This is his main restaurant in Paris, located at 11 Quai de Conti.
- Restaurant Guy Savoy – This restaurant is in Las Vegas, U.S., inside the Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino.
Other Restaurants
- Atelier Maître Albert – A restaurant in Paris.
- Le Chiberta – Another restaurant in Paris.
- Supu Ramen – A ramen restaurant in Paris.
- Brioche by Guy Savoy – These are take-away spots in Las Vegas, found at Caesars Palace and Paris Hotel & Casino.
Closed Restaurants
- Restaurant Guy Savoy – His first restaurant in New York City, U.S.
- Quisine – A restaurant he opened in Qatar that later closed.
Awards and Honors
Guy Savoy has received many important awards for his cooking and his restaurants.
In 2008, he was given the Legion of Honour medal. This is a very high award from the French government for special achievements.
His Las Vegas restaurant has also won many awards. It received two Michelin stars in 2008 and 2009. It also won the AAA Five Diamond Award and the Forbes Five Star Award. These awards recognize it as one of the best hotels and restaurants.
In 2018, Guy Savoy won the Prix du Rayonnement Gastronomique Français. This award celebrates his influence on French cooking.
His main restaurant in Paris earned its third Michelin star in 2002. For many years, it was ranked among the top restaurants in the world by Restaurant magazine. In 2020, La Liste named it the "Best Restaurant in the World" for the fourth year in a row. It also has high ratings from other guides like Gault Millau and Pudlowski Guide.
Books by Guy Savoy
Guy Savoy has also shared his cooking knowledge in books:
- Vegetable Magic (1987) – This book focuses on cooking with vegetables.
- Guy Savoy: Simple French Recipes for the Home Cook (2004) – This book has recipes that people can make at home.
See also
In Spanish: Guy Savoy para niños
