- Michael Bolster
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Michael Bolster Born County Cork Nationality Irish Occupation Chef Known for Michelin star Michael Bolster is an Irish head chef. He was the head chef of the Michelin starred restaurant The Commons Restaurant on St. Stephen's Green in Dublin, Ireland.[1] He was responsible for retaining the star in 1995.[2]
The cooking style of Bolster is described as modern food with classical references, using speciality Irish ingredients enhanced by traditional French produce.[3]
Career
Michael Bolster trained in Great-Britain.[4] Later he worked at Adare Manor, where he worked under head chef Ian McAndrew. He was sous-chef under Gerry Kirwan in "The Commons Restaurant" when it earned its Michelin star and was later promoted to head chef.[5] After retaining the star he left The Commons and moved to the Cashel Palace Hotel.[6]
Awards
References
- ^ Overview restaurants in Dublin
- ^ Michelin Online Republic of Ireland
- ^ Irish classics
- ^ New York Times
- ^ Irish classics
- ^ The emergence, development and influence of French Haute Cuisine on public dining in Dublin restaurants 1900-2000: an oral history. Thesis DIT by Mairtin Mac Con Iomaire, 2009. 3 downloadable volumes.. Part 2, p. 390
- ^ The emergence, development and influence of French Haute Cuisine on public dining in Dublin restaurants 1900-2000: an oral history. Thesis DIT by Mairtin Mac Con Iomaire, 2009. 3 downloadable volumes.. Part 2, p. 390
- ^ Fáilte Ireland Newsletter February 2008
Categories:- Irish chefs
- Michelin Guide starred chefs
- Living people
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- Food and drink biography stubs
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