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Emmet Maher's avatar

As an Irish chef now taken a different path , thanks, JP, for a moving tribute and to honour Bertrand, whose gentle, sincere way of cooking has influenced my own path.

Fergus O Halloran's avatar

Very well put JPVery well put.

Tales on the Table's avatar

Influence doesn't always come from people we know well. Sometimes one meal, one conversation, or one restaurant is enough to permanently recalibrate your expectations..

I will never forget my only dinner at Septime.

Lucy Hearne Keane's avatar

A lovely tribute JP. So sad to hear of the untimely death of a man so young, creative and enthusiastic.

David Dadekian's avatar

I didn’t know. We ate lunch at Septime almost exactly 11 years ago. I’ve eaten all over, and that was very memorable. Thank you for these words.

Anne McMahon's avatar

For Bertrand. Beautiful, Jp