Claude Le Tohic

Claude Le Tohic is a French chef and restaurateur who earned a three Michelin star rating in Las Vegas for his work at Joël Robuchon, in the MGM Grand Hotel.  In 2010, he was named Best Chef: Southwest by the James Beard Foundation.[1] In 2004, Le Tohic received the peer-juried Meilleur Ouvrier de France honor. He is the Chef/Partner behind ONE65, a six-story multi-concept culinary destination in San Francisco's Union Square, which includes ONE65 Patisserie & Boutique, ONE65 Bistro & Grill, Elements at ONE65 (a bar and lounge) and O’ by Claude Le Tohic.

Claude Le Tohic
Claude Le Tohic in 2019
Born
Brittany, France
Culinary career
Cooking styleFrench

Early life and education

Claude Le Tohic was born and raised in Brittany, France.[2] He learned to cook and run a restaurant while very young, by working at his family's crêperie.[3] After graduating from high-school, Le Tohic pursued cooking by attending culinary school in Vannes, France.[4] Upon graduation, he accepted an apprenticeship at Les Hortensias, a one Michelin star restaurant in Paris.[3]

Culinary Background

Le Tohic began his career at the kitchen of Ghislaine Arabian’s Le Restaurant, a two Michelin star rated restaurant in Lille, France.[3] In 1987, he was offered the position of Chef de Cuisine under Chef Joël Robuchon at Jamin, Chef Robuchon’s first three Michelin star rated restaurant in Paris.[5]

In 2005, Le Tohic was asked by Joël Robuchon to open Joël Robuchon restaurant and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, both at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. This partnership between the two chefs featured menus which combined both chefs’ specialties and, in 2010, earned three Michelin stars.[2]

In 2019, Le Tohic opened ONE65 in San Francisco, a six-story multi-concept. ONE65 features four completely distinct designs and cuisines: ONE65 Patisserie & Boutique, ONE65 Bistro & Grill, Elements at ONE65 (a bar and lounge), and O’ by Claude Le Tohic.[6]

Awards and Honors

References
  1. "Claude Le Tohic | James Beard Foundation". www.jamesbeard.org. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  2. Pershan, Caleb. (June 5, 2019). "Luxe French Restaurant From James Beard Award-Winner Debuts Downtown", 7x7. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  3. Keay, Steph. (November 22, 2019). "Tout de Suite", Haute Living. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  4. "Claude Le Tohic | Ment'or". Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  5. "Joel Robuchon Restaurant Info and Reservations". tableagent.com. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  6. Phillips, Justin. (June 6, 2019). "San Francisco French dining hub One65 brings $250 tasting menus to Union Square", San Francisco Chronicle". Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  7. "2010 James Beard Foundation Award Winners Announced" (PDF). May 3, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2011. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
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