A MARRIAGE OF MINDS

What does one of the most celebrated chefs in the world have to do with the world of haute horlogerie? Sooni Shroff-Gander meets Blancpain’s Alain Delamuraz and chef Joël Robuchon to discover the connection

When Joël Robuchon walks into the private dining room of his l’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Central, he calls out a cheery “Bonjour tout le monde!” One of the world’s greatest chefs (his restaurants held an astonishing total of 28 Michelin stars at one time), he’s dressed in Mao-style chef’s blacks and exudes affability and charm. He’s expressive and expansive, responding to questions with sincerity and easy geniality. Hard to believe, then, that he was once known for his famous temper and that he threw a plate at Gordon Ramsay. Robuchon is in Hong Kong for a collaboration with the luxury Swiss watchmaker Blancpain. Over breakfast with Alain Delamuraz, Blancpain’s vice president and head of marketing, it’s obvious the two share a rapport that goes beyond a business relationship—it’s a genuine…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 1, 2016

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