“Beau & Bon” : the world of “Michel BRAS”
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Chef Michel Bras’ wealth of inspiration and exceptional talent has given the world of cooking a new dimension; he is also known for his influence upon renowned chefs worldwide. The “Michel BRAS” brand embodies his spirit and ideals manifested in a beautiful range of precision kitchen utensils.
The cutlery maker KAI Group is renowned for its technology and rich history of knife making in Seki, the city of Swords. The artist Michel Bras and KAI Group worked without compromise to create products which stand out, not only in terms of their high quality and functionality, but also of their great aesthetic beauty. Users will enjoy the refined and lightweight comfort of use and at the same time, they will experience the surprising heights to which their creativity can soar. They will feel as if they are having a conversation with food, or in other words, life itself. They will celebrate a spiritually rich life full of happiness brought by cooking, tasting food and sharing it with their loved ones.
Origins
Michel Bras
Michel Bras is world-renowned as “a chef who creates dishes that should be tasted at least once in a lifetime”. Named “The World's Most Influential Chef” in 2016 by the gastronomy magazine “Le Chef”, with a panel of 528 Michelin-starred chefs from around the world, he is uniquely respected by great chefs of all generations. Even today, he remains at the forefront of the culinary world with his son Sébastien Bras, who has taken over the position of chef.
“Le Suquet” restaurant located in their beloved French village of Laguiole in the Aveyron department, continues to attract guests from around the world with unique dishes such as the signature Gargouillou starter, or the Coulant au chocolat dessert.
In June 2021, “La Halle Aux Grains” opened at the top floor of a new Parisian landmark, the Bourse de Commerce. A building of historical significance originally used as a grain stock exchange, it was renovated by architect Tadao Ando into a high-profile museum for the Pinault Collection. François Henri Pinault, founder of Kering group which owns companies such as Gucci, is one of the major contemporary art collectors. The interior was designed by famous French designers, the Bouroullec brothers.
The first restaurant in Paris by the Bras father and son became popular even before it opened and it has become a must-go destination.
1946 Born in Gabriac, department of Aveyron. After graduating school, he begins serious culinary training at his mother's auberge. At the same time, he spends time reading books on cooking, studies philosophy and explores the world of poetry.
1978 “Lou Mazuc” which he took over from his mother, is rated 15 points out of 20 by Gault & Millau.
1982 Awarded one star by the Michelin Guide.
1988 Rated 19.5 points out of 20 by Gault & Millau.
1992 Opens restaurant “Michel Bras”, renamed “Le Suquet”.
1999 Awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide.
2002 Opens “Michel Bras Toya Japon” (Contract period ended in 2020).
2014 Opens “Café Bras” in Rodez, department of Aveyron.
2017 Turns down his Michelin three stars (To gain more freedom in cooking).
2021 Opens the restaurant “La Halle Aux Grains” inside the contemporary art museum “Bourse de Commerce” in Paris.
Michel Bras and his son Sébastien Bras
Michel BRAS & Kai Story
