Fernand Point (Group 4) Culinary Presentation

By Austinater48
  • Born

    Born

    (02/25/1897)
    Fernand Point was born in Louhans, France. During this time, his parents were the owners of a fairly popular buffet-style restaurant, where he would grow to love cooking.

  • Began Cooking

    (1907)
    During this time, Fernand perfected his technique and cooking skills under a number of different hotels and restaurants.
  • Moved to Vienne, and Opened a Restaurant With His Father

    Moved to Vienne, and Opened a Restaurant With His Father

    (1922)
    Fernand moved to Vienne, where he opened a restaurant with his father.
  • Inherits his father's Restaurant, and Renames it 'La Pyramide'

    Inherits his father's Restaurant, and Renames it 'La Pyramide'

    (1924) Fernand Point's father passed away, passing control of the restaurant over to his son, who then renamed it 'La Pyramide.'
  • 'La Pyramide' Awarded Second Michelin Star

    'La Pyramide' Awarded Second Michelin Star

    (1926)
    Fernand's restaurant, 'La Pyramide,' is awarded it's second Michelin Star.
  • 'La Pyramide' Received First Michelin Star

    'La Pyramide' Received First Michelin Star

    (1929)
    Fernand's restaurant, 'La Pyramide,' is awarded it's first Michelin Star.
  • Became Married to Marie Louise

    Became Married to Marie Louise

    (1930)
    Fernand Point became married to Marie Louise, who he would remain married to until his death.
  • 'La Pyramide' Given Third Michelin Star

    'La Pyramide' Given Third Michelin Star

    (1932)
    Fernand's restaurant, 'La Pyramide,' is awarded it's third and final Michelin Star.
  • 'La Pyramide' Among the First Twenty-Three Restaurants to Receive Three Michelin Stars

    'La Pyramide' Among the First Twenty-Three Restaurants to Receive Three Michelin Stars

    (1933)
    Fernand's restaurant, 'La Pyramide,' is among the first twenty-three restaurants to receive three Michelin Stars.
  • Marjolaine and potato gratin recipe

    Marjolaine and potato gratin recipe

    (1945)
    Marjolaine is a cake that has heavy cream incorporated. It is light a and creamy cake with nuts and covered in a rich chocolate. Potato Gratin is also has a lot of cream and butter. The potatoes are thinly cut and really rich.
  • Died, Passing Control of the Restaurant Over to his Widow, Marie Louise

    Died, Passing Control of the Restaurant Over to his Widow, Marie Louise

    (03/04/1955)
    Fernand Point died, passing the majority of control over 'La Pyramide' to his wife, Marie Louise.
  • 'Ma Gastronomie' Was First Published

    'Ma Gastronomie' Was First Published

    (1969)
    The book was a series of techniques mixed in with nearly 200 of Fernand's recipes.
  • Marie Louise Died

    Marie Louise Died

    (1986)
    Marie Louise, Fernand's widow, died.