Louis Fauchère facts for kids
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Louis Fauchère (born March 4, 1823 – died September 11, 1893) was a famous Swiss-American chef (a professional cook) and hotelier (someone who owns or manages a hotel). He is best known for working as a chef at the very famous Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City. Some people say he invented a dish called Lobster Newberg, but this is probably not true.
Early Life and Career
Louis Fauchère was born in a town called Verbier in Switzerland. When he was just 15 years old, he started learning how to cook in a hotel. This was his first step to becoming a great chef.
In 1846, he married Rosalie Perrochet. They had a daughter named Marie Fauchère in 1848. In 1851, Louis and his family moved all the way to America.
Working at Delmonico's
As soon as he arrived in America in 1851, Louis Fauchère began working at Delmonico's Restaurant. Delmonico's was one of the most famous and fancy restaurants in New York City. Working there helped him become very well known.
During the summer months, when many people traveled, Louis also worked at big resort hotels. These included the Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York, the Delavan House in Albany, New York, and the Fort William Henry Hotel on Lake George.
Owning His Own Hotel
Louis Fauchère also spent summers working at a hotel in Milford, Pennsylvania. This hotel was owned by one of his wife's relatives. In 1867, Louis decided to buy this hotel himself. He then changed its name to the Hotel Fauchère. This hotel became very popular and is still famous today.
