What happened to Mexique?
Mexique, chef Carlos Gaytan’s pioneering West Town restaurant that fused Mexican and French cuisine, closed over the weekend ending a 10-year run. The restaurant was empty on Saturday, and diners who had reservations arrived only to find the restaurant’s doors locked.
When did Mexique Close?
May 2018
Mexique closed in May 2018.
Who is Carlos Gaytan?
Carlos Gaytán is the chef-owner of Tzuco, and according to him, one of his “biggest achievements” is when he became the first Mexican chef to win Michelin Star. Gaytán worked from the bottom to the top, starting his journey as a dishwasher in fine dining restaurants.
Who owns Tzuco restaurant in Chicago?
Chef Carlos Gaytán
Today, Chef Carlos Gaytán wants to present the best of Mexico through his own vision, as infused with the French haute cuisine techniques he acquired during his practice. Tzuco—from Huitzuco—is a new restaurant located in The Gold Coast of Chicago.
What happened to Carlos from Top Chef?
Fast forward and Carlos Gaytan is now Chef-owner of Tzuco in the city’s Gold Coast neighborhood, where the food is a blend of his Mexican heritage with a French twist. “They’re not going to find the traditional cooking, they’re not going to find enchiladas, they’re not going to find tacos,” said Gaytan.
Where is Carlos from top chef now?
Fast forward and Carlos Gaytan is now Chef-owner of Tzuco in the city’s Gold Coast neighborhood, where the food is a blend of his Mexican heritage with a French twist.
Does Mexico have Michelin stars?
Although there isn’t a Michelin guide for every country, there are four Mexican restaurants that have their Michelin star: Mexique, by Chef Carlos Gaytán in Chicago, Punto MX by Chef Roberto Ruiz in Madrid, Casa Enrique by Chef Cosme Aguilar in New York and Hoja Santa in Barcelona, by Paco Méndez and Albert Adriá.
Does Roy Choi have any Michelin stars?
Roy also opened his restaurant Locol with a Michelin-starred restauranteur. Roy’s restaurant Locol was started by Roy and Daniel Patterson back in 2016. Its first location opened on 103rd Street and Watts, with a few more locations opening throughout San Jose and Oakland, California, according to LA Times.
Is Roy Choi Mexican?
Roy Choi (born February 24, 1970) is a Korean American chef who gained prominence as the creator of the gourmet Korean-Mexican taco truck Kogi. Choi is a chef who is celebrated for “food that isn’t fancy” and is known as one of the founders of the gourmet food truck movement.
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