French Michelin-star chef Joel Robuchon passes away

Washington DC, [USA] Aug 06 (ANI): French culinary genius Joel Robuchon passed away on Monday at the age of 73.

Robuchon died of cancer, reported Fox news quoting a French daily.

Robuchon who earned the title of the 'Chef of the Century' in 1990 has mentored the famous British celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay.

Talking about his culinary skills, his mashed potatoes dish was a hit in his restaurants based in Paris, Monaco, Las Vegas, Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong. He is also the only chef with 32 Michelin guide stars.

This comes after American celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain died on June 08, renowned for his award-winning travel and food series "Parts Unknown". Bourdain was also recognised as an advocate for the marginalized and campaigned for safer working conditions for restaurant staffs. (ANI)

This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI