THE CHEF

Originally from south of France, Nicolas Joanny was raised up in a family of food lovers. His parents own a farmhouse where all the food ingredients are being used in their daily meals, from vegetable to poultry, and even the olive oil, are all home-produced.

Nicolas graduated from the renowned Culinary Institute in Burgundy, Chateau Chinon, at the age of 17. During the second year of his study, he also attended trainings in two prestigious Three Michelin Star establishments. He also entered into the final of the Best Apprentice of France in 1991.

He started his career in a 2-Michelin Star restaurant, "La Barbacane Restaurant", in Southwest of France, working under the charismatic Chef Michel Del Burgo. After 2 years, he moved to Belgium where he worked for another 2-Michelin Star restaurant, "La Cusine Des Anges”. Like many young and promising chefs, Nicolas moved to the city of Paris for 4 years. In Paris, he worked in the top-notched restaurants like Taillevent (3-Michelin Star) and Le Vivarois (2-Michelin Star). He was later selected to be one of the private chefs of the ex-French Prime Minister, Mr Alain Juppe.

In 1997, Nicolas took up a great challenge; he went to work as a sous chef in "The Palazzo Sasso", a newly opened boutique hotel in Southern Italy. He proved himself in the gastronomy world when the restaurant was awarded 2-Michelin Star within 2 years since the opening.

Knowing that the time was right for him to become a Chef De Cuisine and with his interest in Asia country, Nicolas moved to "The Duxton Hotel" the famous boutique property in Singapore. There Nicolas’ style of cuisine was very well-received, so much so that he was recognized at the World Gourmet Summit. After 2 years in The Duxton Hotel, he moved to the "Intermezzo Restaurant," where he was rated 10 out of 10 (highest possible rating) by the Tatler Guide, for two consecutive years.

Before setting up Nicolas Le Restaurant in july 2007, Nicolas was for four years the Executif chef and partner at Le Vendome Restaurant In Bangkok, a lovely 2 storey private house in the heart of the Thai capital. Le Vendome has been recognised as one of the finest French
Dinning spot in Asia and worldwide, being cited in some major food magazine and newspaper including the New York Times.

Undeniably, despite his young age, Nicolas has already established a name in the gastronomy world, which has brought him to promotions in Ireland, China and Thailand, including the World Gourmet Festival at the Four Seasons Hotel, in Bangkok.

Nicolas’s style of cuisine is traditionally French with great usage of products from the Provence. No Cream, just natural jus and emulsion. He understands and respects the natural flavors of each ingredient that he uses to create traditional seasonally changing French menu.