Fernand Point

By bentley.jarboe

  • Born

    Born
    Born in Louhans, France on February 25, 1897

  • Education/ Experience

    Education/ Experience
    1907-1921:Worked with the Best Restaurants/Chefs of the Time, Trained with Foyot in Paris

  • La Pyramide

    La Pyramide
    He and His Family Moved to Vienne and Opened a Restaurant

  • Father's Death

    Father's Death
    Father Died and Left Restaurant to Fernand

  • Potatoes Gratin

    Potatoes Gratin
    He made Veritable Gratin Dauphinois, or Potatoes Gratin, after his father left him the restaurant. He decided to not use cheese in his original recipe, which is something very unique to him.

  • Marjolaine

    Marjolaine
    One of his signature dishes. It is said that it took many years for him to perfect his recipe. Consists of layered meringue, ganache, and coffee cream.

  • "Ma Gastronomie"

    "Ma Gastronomie"
    a book full of recipes based on Fernand's cooking notes, was published

  • Mocha

    Mocha
    We will attempt to recreate his mocha in the form of a cookie. It is said that coffee was a delicacy and that is why "La Pyramide" sold it. It was very upper class to have good coffee made into pastries or desserts.