Tag Archives: Michelin Guide

Faire un tour à bicyclette

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Patricia Gilbert

French industrialist and entrepreneur André Jules Michelin was born on January 16, 1853. He and his younger brother transformed a floundering family business that made a little of this and a little of that into the largest tire company in … Continue reading →

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Éperdument

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Patricia Gilbert

Sometimes the quest for the finest quality can go too far. Bernard Loiseau was a French chef who allowed his pursuit of perfection to drive him to suicide. He worked his way up the ranks, apprenticing under the best chefs. … Continue reading →