The ne plus ultra of Houston's chefs: Philippe Schmit named prestigious Master ... CultureMap Houston "It is a great honor to be recognized, as this is the most coveted award in France,” said Schmit in a press release. “Maîtres are looked to as ambassadors of the French cuisine all around the world and this is exactly how I present my cooking. Houston Chef Philippe Schmit honored as a Master Chef of FranceExaminer.com all 2 news articles »

A well-known Paris chef Xavier Denamur has criticized 70 percent of France's restaurants for serving ''industrial fodder'' instead of the cuisine for which France is famed. read more