Paul Haeberlin | French restaurateur, 84
Paul Haeberlin, 84, a famous French chef who transformed his family's modest restaurant into a world-class affair that won Michelin stars, died yesterday.
Paul Haeberlin, 84, a famous French chef who transformed his family's modest restaurant into a world-class affair that won Michelin stars, died yesterday.
Mr. Haeberlin died at his home in Illhaeusern, in the Alsace region of France, according to Michel Scheer, director of Haeberlin's L'Auberge de l'Ill restaurant. He had been suffering from various ailments, including cardiac and kidney trouble, Scheer said.
Mr. Haeberlin rose to fame at the helm of his L'Auberge de l'Ill with his innovative take on French classics, such as his hallmark mousseline de grenouilles, or frog mousse. Fish and seafood dishes figure prominently on the restaurant's menu, as do such delicacies as tripe salad and ash-covered truffles.
The Guide Michelin, France's bible of gastronomy, bestowed the first star on the restaurant in 1952 and a second in 1957. In 1967, the restaurant won its coveted third star - an honor it has held for more than 40 years.
- AP