2 Michelin star restaurant: Villa Lalique [tasting menu 2019]

Villa René Lalique, Aalsace: Michelin star restaurant that has 2 Michelin stars. How can that be possible? In this exclusive documentary, you will see how the Michelin starred restaurant is organized. And you will see two great chefs - each had Michelin stars before and now working at Villa Rene Lalique.
Chef Jean-Georges Klein has brought 2 Michelin stars to Villa René Lalique. He has joined the kitchen back in 2015. Since that time the restaurant is always fully booked. Did you know that Chef Jean-Georges Klein was working as a head waiter until age 40 before applying his passion and perfectionism to cookery.
Klein got the first Michelin star back in 1988 (he had a family restaurant at that time). The second Michelin star came in 1998. The third - in 2002. Two years later, Jean-Georges was nominated ‘Chef of the Year’ by the Champérard fine dining guide. Chef says: “Every day, I try out unlikely combinations and contrasts. I take the risk...”.
On February 1, 2016, little more than three months after opening, Villa René Lalique was awarded two Michelin stars.
Some more quotes from Jean-Georges Klein:
“The taste always comes first. The taste is most important. A lot of people say: I'm doing an evolutionary kitchen or modern kitchen. They make blends and things that have no sense. And it will be nothing but beautiful. If it's not good, it's nothing. The «beautiful» will be nothing in a plate. Food must be good before all. Beautiful after. Beautiful and good - that's good. But only good and not tasty - it's not the way you should cook. I am categorical”.
“Actually, the reality is… For the same price that you pay here, you may be able to eat a pizza once. But if you want something exceptional, you can have tasting menu here, at 2 Michelin stars Villa René Lalique”.
“I cook evolutive. We are not into the classics or total modernity. We take the base of the French cuisine. And we begin to evolve through new techniques...”
In October 2017, Paul Stradner, the previous two Michelin-star Chef of Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden (Germany), joins Chef Klein to preside over the kitchens at Villa René Lalique. The two Chefs have worked together for a number of years and there is a close affinity between the two men, in both culinary and personal levels.
Watch this exclusive documentary to understand how to get Michelin stars.
Watch with English subtitles!

[@EliteLife]

Hey guys! How did you like the video? Leave your comments. What is the most impressive thing that you saw?

[@satchinjoseph3509]

People have told you in almost every single video to stop with the quick cut editing style because it’s annoying, yet you still continue to do it? Why? Do you not want subscribers?

[@skurtskidibibbbab453]

Stop with shitty camera jumps and stuff ty

[@BegbieUK]

The artisan glass masters.

[@sourovdas7883]

unsuitable background music, otherwise great!!

[@carlose.orellanaayala8113]

I would have liked to see the images for a longer time. It seemed to jump too early from one image to another, I found it difficult to see because of this.

[@donnatmakemecrypls]

I really like the chef and his philosophy, its genuine and heartfelt... something not all high end chefs have.

[@Tomahawk1999]

That chef really wanted to be a doctor but didnt get into med school

[@eyeofthetiger6002]

Good job he didn't as more people look forward to visiting his restaurant than their doctors' surgeries! 🤣

[@MrFreakzoidrj12]

Client: excuse me, where’s my wine? Waiter: just a moment, the smith has already taken your glass out of the forge

[@alessandroclocchiatti5468]

Nobody has probably created a better documentary about this outstanding location. Standing ovation for you Guys, mr. Klein and all his staff! Have always great time!!! 😘

[@EliteLife]

Thankssss

[@jameszhang9326]

Brilliant! Simple comforting atmosphere to dine in and savour the essence.

[@gildabazzano4905]

This restaurant looks absolutely stunning , the owner has such an exquisite sense of food and style my Favourite vídeo from this channel so far , amusing behind the scenes

[@stormzn9500]

I ate the golden Egg and i never experienced such a good taste in my entire life😍

[@nikkijaneallison]

How much do you pay when you dine in this kind of restaurant? Is it 280-300 usd?

[@MelodicPicking]

@@nikkijaneallison Hello, I work in this restaurant and the average ticket is around 255 USD ! The cheapest menu cost 95 dollars without drinks

[@latui7350]

The video is great! I really love documentaries focusing on restauranteurs and chefs. I'm especially interested in the story behind the chef - how they got there, what inspired them, hardships and sacrifices, etc., and am definitely more interested in the process of creating the food more than the end result. I especially *loved* the behind the scenes tour René gave! That was pretty unique. I would suggest less scene cuts and sped up clips for future videos. I was referred here from the r/documentaries subreddit.

[@NimrodTargaryen]

Absolute epicurean heaven, thanks for sharing this marvelous video

[@EliteLife]

Our pleasure!

[@kertaspaper94]

Every once in a while I visit this video. One of my all time favourites from your channel. Along with the Plaza Athenee one, the one with the lots of caviar :D

[@jeverettrulz]

another great video! thank you for taking us along with you to these fabulous restaurants!

[@EliteLife]

We are glad that you liked it. Thanks for your feedback!

[@fredrikakerblom7086]

Most impresive was the whole koncept!

[@tiasherrill6920]

I admit, i was shocked to see the cooks handling so much food with their bare hands. It looked like they were touching everything and not a glove in sight. But it was still a facinating video.

[@anymagic6576]

He makes nice ambiance

[@Coppikon]

the first video i saw was the three Michelin star restaurant and now am skeptical about watching a two star restaurant :P

[@tedkhan8422]

Amazing

[@icanspelle6050]

The more I see and go to these types of restaurants the more I’m realizing they all serve the same thing caviar, tartar , scallops , white fish and some type of sorbet for dessert and always Granny Smith apples why is that are they really that unique

[@EliteLife]

Check out our videos from Spain

[@CompletedReview]

The manipulation of flavors and textures cannot be captured in film. But I promise you the guests are not experiencing the same thing.

[@spookynuts7148]

@@CompletedReview Selling wealthy folks the fancy experience is all about brand perception more then it is substance and quality. You shit on a plate stick a little bit of gold leaf and price it at $500 a plate. And shit will sell i'm telling you i can't wait to start my own poopoo platter restaurant!🤣🤣🤣

[@Alex83400]

Trop beau

[@batwarth3706]

I love this guy.

[@EliteLife]

Great

[@lucienc2555]

exceptionnel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EliteLife]

Merci beaucoup!

[@glvnwong]

Great content but Please adjust the way you film. Cutting in and out makes many dizzy

[@EliteLife]

YES! WE will do it different way! Thanks for understanding. Today we will publish new video - it will be different

[@MK-lc9fp]

Was it hard for you to convince him to let you do the filming? Cause I was like “Dang it, everything is so perfect. Amazing.” And the decorations are very detailed, cozy and elegant.

[@EliteLife]

Qaza Qaza well, not realy, because we have experience and reputation. So chefs can see what we do and like it. We are controlfreaks ;) also want everything to be perfect in our movies ;))) what did you like most in the restaurant?

[@EliteLife]

Qaza Qaza and decorations are from Laliqie, of course

[@MK-lc9fp]

I can’t tell what I love about this restaurant cause I love everything 😊😊😊 However, if I have to name 1 thing. I’ll pick the statues cause they are so beautiful and delicate.

[@EliteLife]

Qaza Qaza it's pure Lalique! Flowers. Woman. Flora

[@latui7350]

5:08 - I could not agree with him more.

[@jorgemoramuoz8067]

Beautiful camera angles, nice definition.

[@theastronaut1269]

3 Stars !

[@mathispagen797]

Another great video! A little improvement would be showing the plates a second longer :-)

[@EliteLife]

Mathis! Thank you! We will do this for our future videos!

[@teogriff866]

Congratulations for the video . good choose . i didnt know that chef but he does very impressive dishes . the lucky to be french .😬😬

[@EliteLife]

Thank you very much for your feedback, Matteo. Your feedback is great for us! What did you like most?

[@teogriff866]

Despite that have a clearly french classic base that man looking forward with classy and smart. The silence in the kitchen the guest book organization and all the aura in the restaurant and the dishes are very conteporany. I ask but its my opinion a more clear description of the dish but this video looks like more focused on all the structure.

[@EliteLife]

Matteo Griffoni thank you for your feedback. Yes, we focused on the "how the restaurant works from inside", more than on the food. Do you think we should improve something?

[@teogriff866]

Not at all . i can only suggest if you travel in copenaghen to try restaurant Relae. I wish to eat there but i cant find nobody that have eaten or do a video about . they have a very nice philosophy about soustenibility. From farm kitchen and wines

[@djouaher15]

Great video ! But the edit is too fast..

[@verryanggriawan8910]

The art of food

[@EliteLife]

True!

[@larastale]

This. Clicked subscribe.

[@juancarlosjironsaucedo5795]

😋

[@ambodrona1]

Il a comprit que c le goût qui compte

[@Jorg05111980]

When was the first time anybody thought that adding scultpure of a shark would really elevate a dish? I know that anybody can say this, but really just create good food!!!!

[@whitealliance9540]

Every chef 4:20 have my spit on zi plate! 😂😂😂

[@andreeazamfir9713]

I laughed so hard

[@MM-gu2ch]

Unbelievable that they do not have three stars.A grave mistake. It a serious question about the guide itself. Then at least probably the best two star restaurant.

[@gregorsamsa1364]

Have you eaten there?

[@MM-gu2ch]

@@gregorsamsa1364 Unfortunately, I did not at this restaurant, but I was at Klein's 2007 in Restaurant L'Arnsbourg. He was three stars at the time and was perfect

[@kayak0000]

Chef wants to be a doctor, I'm a doctor who wants to be chef.

[@nayanmipun6784]

Please bring this Michelin star concept also to all parts of India

[@nayanmipun6784]

Why?

[@rolandooviedo2717]

Podrán traducir al español, o subscribir desde Argentina!!!

[@EliteLife]

Rolando Oviedo english is available at this moment

[@samulesonfizzil6167]

When did Messi start selling wine?

[@toniduenas7223]

If paul takes a dmt trip he will realize that it doesn't matter and quit and just enjoy nature and love

[@nikkijaneallison]

How much do you pay when you dine in this kind of restaurant? Is it 280-300 usd?

[@EliteLife]

Something like this, yes

[@ediapaff8858]

4:44 meanwhile people are buying cars with four previous owners from 1999

[@ASSEDICLOVER]

Better than a döner kebap with salad tomatoe & onion ?

[@chrism6904]

Jesus, im an idiot. I had no idea there were English captions.

[@romeomartini6779]

Did you realize that almost every of each restaurant is actually closed due to bankrupt?

[@MelodicPicking]

Well in France, 30% of every restaurant closed yes

[@00Julian00]

Raw langostine with some berries and pomegranite, salt? Its kind of pretty, but be honest, if u were at someones home on the couch and served it on a styrofoam plate, you would not be impressed at all. The beautiful atmosphere of the space makes 95% of that dish. French are master dairy users though.

[@rizkisetiawibawa1317]

Is that Messi? 👀

[@EliteLife]

Almost

[@jimasful]

hard to watch ,makes me dizzy

[@EliteLife]

What exactly?

[@jimasful]

the editing of the video and the way the camera moves

[@EliteLife]

@@jimasful Will take care of that

[@RustyDodd]

funny to me how some of the nicest restaurants have the shittiest looking, scratched up cookware.

[@antidesign2384]

Gänsestopfleber auf der Carte: Restaurant meiden!

[@robertoduca9595]

Bla blabla bla bla blablabla ..

[@ransomcoates546]

This is not French cooking. It's the weird fusion, faux Asian stuff you find at every high end American restaurant. 'Pauvre Escoffier!'

[@MelodicPicking]

Hahaha, you missed the point. It is a mix between classic french cuisine and modern cooking technics. If only you had the opportunity to eat in this restaurant you'd think differently. The main goal is to work with local quality products with new textures and mix of flavors. The chef is one of the greatest in the world. Incredible place.

[@ransomcoates546]

@gipcambero Did you eat at the Grand Véfour in the 70’s? If not, your comment is useless.

[@kritik33]

Most of this stuff looks plain yucky ....your king is naked

[@jparker12004]

over rated and over dressed plates of food. I prefer a good meal at a Sizzler buffet than pay a ridiculous amount of money.

[@tedm8528]

That’s why this restaurant is not for you Enjoy your ugly meal

[@a.b.4052]

Sizzler is perfec for low IQ people. Enjoy the frozen, GMO, preserved, processed foods. They will maintain your intellect in the desireable control range..

[@vivianperlman4707]

Your ignorance is painful. Enjoy your garlic bread at the Sizzler buffet and leave the real food to the adults in the room. Good grief, and you have the nerve to brag about it.

[@dylanthedyslexicvillain4294]

Sizzler E. coli and faeces buffet, enjoy your meal mr parker 🤢

[@antoniosanna8475]

Complètement d'accord beau et pas bonne ça serve a rien.... ! Bonne e pas beau c'est bien. E ouï.. pas mal de cusinier fais le contraire... un de meilleures restaurants du monde sûrement..