Classical Dishes
And The History Of Their Origins
AIDA
Opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi ( 1813-1901) noted patron
of the Maison Doree in Paris. Dishes created in his honor by
Casimir-Moisson, President of the First Culinary Academy . (
Turbot, Salad, Iced Bombe )
AGNES SOREL
Celebrated "Dame de Beaute" (1422-1450) Mistress of Charles
VII of France. Dishes created by Taillevent and adapted by A.
Escoffier. (Soup, Omelets, Chicken, Veal)
AIGION
Soubriquet of son of Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie-Louise,
Dishes created by Laguipierre, chef to Napoleon. . ( Sole, Ice
and fruit sweets, Iced Bombe )
ALBUFERA
Historic battle won by Marshal Suchet against Blake at
Valencia in 1812 -as a result Suchet was made Duc d'
Albufera. (Chickens, Sauce)
ALBERT
Prince Consort, husband of Queen Victoria. Dishes created by
Francatelli, Royal Chef. (Sauce: Pudding)
ALEXANDRA
Queen Alexandra , wife of Edward VII. Dishes created by
Escoffier and Menager, the royal chef.
(Poached Egg, Sole, Tournedos, Quail, chicken, Fowl, Salad,
Sweet, Iced Coupe).
ALICE
Countess of Athlone, Sister of Edward VII. Dishes created by
Escoffier. ( Sole, Sweet dishes )
ALPHONSE XIII
King of Spain. Dishes created by Escoffier. {Sole, Fowl).
D'ANTIN
Renowned Restaurant in Paris. (Poached Fish).
D'ARENBERG
Charles Victor Prince D'Arenberg of Belgium. Dishes created
by Albert Chevalier. (Pear sweet, Consommé, Veal).
BABA
Rich fermented sponge introduced to France by King Stanislas
Leczinski of Poland from whose admiration of the fairy tale Aly
Babe and the Forty Thieves, the name is derived. Popularized
in Paris by the Polish chef .Sthorer at Rue Montgeuil. Julie is
reputed to have added raisins to the recipe.
BARGATION
Pierre Prince Bagration (1765-1822) Russian General killed at
the Battle of Borodino. Dishes created by Marie-Antoine
Careme
BARRON BRISSE
Writer and Gastronome -Contemporary and Friend of
Alexander Dumas (Sole Noisette).
BERNHARDT
SARAH
(1544-1923) Famous actress and friend of Escoffier .who
created dishes to her name.
(Strawberries, Consommé, Sole).
JEAN-BART
French sailor (1651-1702). (Fish Veloute, Sole).
BARTHOUS,
JEAN
French Politician and writer. (1862)
BAYARD, PIERRE
TERRAIL
French sailor distinguished at battle of Fornova. ( Sole) .
BEARNAISE
Named after Bearn, birthplace of Henri IV (Q.V. ) (Tournedos
Henri IV, Sauce).
BEAUHARNAIS
Empress Josephine, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte , formerly
the Vicente's de Bauhinias (1763-1814). (Tournedos,
Anisettes).
BEAU REGARD
American Confederate General.
PIERRE TOUT
ANT
( Eggs) .
BEAUMARCHAIS
Augustine Caron de Beaumarchais 1732-1799. Author of The
PIERRE,
Barber of Seville, Marriage of Figure etc . (Sole).
BEAUVILLIERS
Famous French Restaurateur , one time chef to Louis XIV.
(Sole).
BELLE,
Gabrielle d ' Estree , Court favorite of Henri IV . (Consommé,
GABRIELLE
Chicken, soufflé, Bombe).
BELLE, HELENE
Sister of the .'Duc d'Orleans.', Queen of Romania. Subject of
famous historical novel by Maquet 1855. Dishes created by
Escoffier (Pear sweet, Tournedos) (Supreme of chicken,
Paupiette, Salad, Eggs).
BERCHOUX,
(1765-1839) French poet and Gastronome. (Consommé,
JOSEPH
Pheasant).
BECHAMEL
'The Mother of White Sauces" created by Louis de Béchamel,
Marquis de Nointel, Maitre d' Hotel to Louis XIV (1635-1688).
BISQUE
Shell Fish Soup created by De La Varenne 1653. Author of
Classic Book of Soups.
BOIEIDIEU
(Francois Adrien) French Composer of Le Calife de Bagdad
and La Dame Blanche (Q.V. ) One time organist of the Tsar's
Chapel. (1775-1834). (Consommé, Cream Soup, Eggs, Sole).
BRUNOISE
Dishes created by Careme after Bruncy an area in France
noted for its Spring vegetables. (Consommé, Garnish).
BOLIVAR, SIMON
(1783-1830) South American revolutionary leader. (Sole)
BOUILLARD
Chef to Louis XIV of France. (Sole).
BREVAI
Renowned chef at Maison Prunier in Paris. (Sole).
BRILIAT,
SAVARIN
Jean Anthelme (1755-1826) Famous writer on Gastronomy,
Author of le Physiologie du Gout and other work. Dishes
created by Careme. (Garnish, Omelet, Salmon, Savarin).
EMMA, CALVE
(1866-1942) French operatic singer. Dishes created by
Escoffier (probably). (Ice Coupe)
CAMBACERES
Jean, Jacques Regis de Cambaceres 1753-1824. Duke of
Palma, celebrated Gastronome and rival of Talleyrand (Q.V. )
CAMARGO
Marie Anne de Camargo ( 1710-1770) celebrated dancer
known as La Camargo. ( Sweetbread, Soufflé, Bombe) .
CARDINAL
General religious association inspired by Richelieu (Q.V. )
(Poached Fish, Sauce, Lobster, Cream Soup, Eggs)
CAREME
Marie Antoine (Antonin) (1784-1833). Celebrated chef and
author of many books on cookery. Creator of many dishes.
(Q.V.) Noted for extravagant decor. One time chef to
Talleyrand. (Eggs, Sole, Snipe, Partridge).
CELESTINE
Branch of the Benedictine Order. (Garnish for consommé).
CHARLOTTE
Derived from old English word , "Charlyt" meaning custard,
modern version adapted by Careme and Lacam (Charlotte
Russe, Parisienne, Glacee) .
CHAUCHAT
Celebrated chef in Paris. (Poached sole).
CHAUFROID
Known in Ancient Greco-Roman cookery as Calidus Frigidus.
Modern version is attributed to Chaufroix chef to Louis XV in
1759. (Cold sauce)
CHATEAUBRIAND Vicomte de Chateaubriand .Ambassador to the Court of St.
James. Dish created by Montmireil his personal chef (Steak,
sauce, Bombe).
CHIMAY
Clara Ward Princess of China. Dishes created by Escoffier.
(Stuffed eggs, Chicken).
CHOISEUL
Duc Etienne Francois de Choiseul (1719-1735) Foreign
Minister to Louis XV. (Sole).
CHORON
Alexandre Etienne (1772-1834) French musician. (Garnish,
Sauce, Noisettes).
CLARA
WARD See Chimay. (Sole).
CLOSE J.J.
Creator. of Pate de Foie Gras aux Truffles in honor of the then
Governor of Alsace.
COLBERT
(JEAN BAPTISTE 1619-1683) Renowned diplomat in the reign
of Louis XIV and patron of the Arts. Dishes created by his
personal chef (identity uncertain) and Vincent de la Chapelle.
(Fish, Consomme, Eggs, Noisettes).
CONDE
Louis II Prince de Conde ( 1621-1686) and Louis Philippe
Prince de Conde (1736-1818). Noted French military and noble
family. Dishes created by Vincent de la Chapelle with
adaptations by Careme. (Pear sweet, Soup, Sole, Eggs).
CONDORCET
Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet
(1743-1784). Celebrated French mathematician. (Poached
Salmon, Sole).
CONTI
Famous noble French family branch of Conde associated with
the Polish succession between 1650 and 1776. (Soup, Large
joints).
CRECY
Area of France noted for prolific growth of carrots. Scene of
the Battle of Crecy 1364 when Edward III defeated Philippe de
Valois.(Soup, Garnish, Eggs, Sole, Noisettes, Chicken).
CUBAT
Pierre, chef to Emperor Alexander II of Russia. Dishes I
believed created by Cubat. (Sole).
CUSSY
Baron de Cussy, French nobleman, Soldier and Gastronome.
Served with Napoleon Bonaparte . (Tournedos, Noisettes,
Chicken, Consomme).
CYRANO
From Cyrano de Bergerac by French author Edmund Rostand.
Dishes created by Jules Hepy, chef of the Grand Cafe de la
Paix in Paris .(Consomme, Bombe).
DAME
BLANCHE, Comic Opera by Boieldieu from the novel by Sir
Walter Scott. (Consomme, Cream Soup).
DUNAND
Father and son. Dunand senior became chef to Conde House
later succeeded by his son who, who in the service of
Napoleon Bonaparte is believed to have created the dish
Poulet Saute Marengo after the Battle of that name in 1800.
(Omelette, Chicken).
DEJAZET
Pauline Virginie (1797-1875) French actress renowned for
youth impressions. (Sole).
DEMIDOFF
Antole Demidoff, husband of Princess Mathilde who was the
daughter of King Jerorne Bonaparte (1813-1870). Dishes
created by Louis Bignon chef of the Cafe Riche and Maison
Doree. (Chicken, Sweetbread Consomme, Entree, Poularde).
DORIA
Daughaer of Labouchere, married Prince de Rudini. Dishes
created by Escoffier. (Poached Dish, Consomme, Cream Soup,
Chicken).
DUBARRY
Marie Jeanne Gomard de Vaubernier, Comtesse Dubarry
(1741-1793) Favorite or Louis XV. Bouquets of cauliflower
represent the powdered wigs of the period. Dishes created by
Vincent de la Chapelle. (Large joints, Cream Soup,
Consomme, Noisette).
DUBOIS
Urbain with Emile Bernard, chef to the Emperior of Russia.
(Sole).
DUGIERE
Chef at the Cafe Anglais in Paris. Created Poisson Duglere.
(Noisettes).
DUNANT
Jean Henri (1828-,9'0) Swiss philanthropist. Founder or the
international Red Cross after the Battle of Solferino (Sole).
DUXELLES
Created by La Varenne, chef to the Marquis D'Uxelles. (Sauce,
Stuffing).
DUSE,
ELEANORA (1859-1924) Famous Italian Tragedienne. Dishes
created by Escoffier. (Large joints, Consomme, Sole).
EMMANUEL II
Victor Emmanuel (1820-1878) First King of Italy. (Sole).
ESCOFFIER,
Auguste (1847-1935) Known as the Father of Modern
Cookery. outstanding chef of the twentieth century.
Collaborated with Ri tz in developing the modern Luxury Hotel,
(Ritz, Savoy, Carlton etc. ) Author of several books on cookery
including "Guide Culinaire';. Created many dishes which he
named after famous women of the theatre. (Cold fish).
FEUILIETAGE
(Puff Paste) Probably pre-13th century in origin. Well known in
the form of Talmouses St. Denis.- - Immortalized by Francois
Villon. (1431-1489)
FRICADEAU
Created by Jean de Careme, ancestor of Marie Antoine
Careme. Cook to Pope Leo X.
FONTANGES
Marie-Angelique de Scoraille, Duchesse de Fontanges ,
replace Madame de Montespan as favorite of Louis XIV.
(Cream Soup).
FLAUBERT
Gustave ( 1821-1880) French novelist. (Sole)
FRANC0IS I
(1494-1547) Son of Charles Comte d ' Angouleme succeeded
Louis VII in 1515. (Sole).
GARIBALDI
Giuseppe (18C7-1882) Italian Patriot with noted French
sympathies. (Biscuits, Consomme).
GEORGE
SAND Aurore Dupin Paronne Dudevant ( 1804-1876) Dishes
created by Maison Doree Restaurant. (Fish consomme, Sole,
Chicken) .
GALLI-MARIE
can-can dancer 1840-1905
GIL-BLAS
From Le Histoire de Gil-blas de Santillane written in 1715
(Crepes)
GOUNOD
Charles Francious French Composer of Faust
JULIENNE
Jean Julien, French Chef, creator of thin vegetable soup
garnished with vegetable strips. (Consomme).
GODARD
Benjamin Louis Paul (1849-1895) French composer, patron of
the Maison Doree. Dishes created by Casimir-Moisson.
(Chickens, Sweetbreads, Sauce).
JOINVILLE
Francois de Joinville, Duc d'Orleans 3rd. son. of Louis Philippe.
Sailor and author (1818-1900). Poached Fish, Fish sauce, Fish
Soup. Omelet).
JOUFFROY
Theodore Simon ( 1796-1842) French Philosopher. (Poached
fish).
JULES -JANIM
( 1804-1874) French critic and novelist friend of Alexandra
Dumas. (Sole).
JULES VERNE
(1828-1905) French novelist and inventor. (Large joints, Sole).
JUDIC -ANNA
( 1850-1911) French actress and Prima Donna. Dishes
believed created by Escoffier. ( Entrees, Consomme Sole,
Noisettes, Sweetbreads, chicken)
LACAM, PIERRE
( 1836-1902) French pastry cook and author of "Le Memorial
de la Patisserie; Creator of several sweet dishes. (Sole).
LAGUIPIERRE
( 1750-1812) Famous chef and Mentor of Careme. (Sole,
Sauce).
LAMBALLE
Marie Therese Louise, Princess de Lamballe ( 1749-1792) .
Devoted friend of Marie Antoinette. (Cream Soup).
LA VALLIERE
Louise de la Baume le Blanc Duchesse de Lavalliere. Court
favorite of Louis XIV. (Chickens, Sweetbreads, Soup, Eggs,
Sole).
LEOPOLD
Prince of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, elected King of the Belgians
(1790). ( Consomme, Sole, Chicken) .
LONGUEVILLE
Ann Geneviere, Duchesse de Longueville, sister of Conde
(Q.V.) (Cream Soup)
LUCULLUS,
Epicure in Ancient Rome. (100-57 B.C.) ( Chicken ,
LUCIUS,
LUCINIUS
Sweetbreads, Noisettes, Pheasant ) .
MACEDOINE
Believed derived from the small islands of the Macedorian
Archipelago. Hence small cuts of vegetable. (Soup, Entrees,
Large joints).
MAINTENON
Francoise d ' Aubigne , Marquise de Maintenon, Second wife of
Louis XIV. Established the Cordon Bleu in cookery at St Cyr for
orphaned daughters of French soldiers.
MANON
Comic Opera with music by Massenet, based on the novel
Manon Lescaut by the Abbe-Prevost. (Sole, Chicken)
MARENGO
Created by chef Dunand to Napoleon I after the battle of
Marengo 1799. It is believed that the dish was originally a hasty
improvisation from available food stuffs. (Chicken Saute).
MARGUERY
Famous Parisian Restauranteur who created the dish.
(Poached Sole).
MARIN
Chef to Louis XV and Marshal Suchet. Probable creator to
Albufe'ra (Q..V.) (Fish Dishes, Poulardes).
MARIE
LOUISE Empress of France, second wife of Napoleon
Bonaparte. (Cream Soup, Entree, Sole Cutlets, Noisettes,
Chicken).
MASSENA
ANDRE Duc de Rivoli" Prince d Essling, famous Napoleonic
General(1758-1817) (Tournedos, Noisettes, Eggs, Omelette).
MASSENET
JULES (1842-1912) French Composer. (Tournedos, Noisettes,
Eggs).
MAUPASSANT
Chef to Louis XIV. Author of "Le Cuisinier Royal et Bourgeois".
MAUPASSANT
GUY de, French novelist (1850-1893) (Eggs).
MAYONNAISE
Origin uncertain -many Possibilities.
(a) Invented by Richelieu changed to Mamonnaisee to
commemorate the Capture of General Alexandre Dumas
(b) Magnonaise derived from Manier to blend the discriptive of
the preparation. (Crimod de la Reyniere).
(c ) Derived from Moyeunaise -Moyeu old French for yolk of
egg. (Prosper Montagne)
(d) Used before 1589, then Mayennaise in contempuous
memory of the Duc de Mayenne who insisted on
finshing his chicken with cold sauce {Mayonnaise) before his
defeat by Henri V at the battle of Arques (1589) (Pierre Lacam)
( e) From Porte Mahon in Minarca captured by Richelieu.
Sauce based on abundance of raw materials needed i.e. eggs,
oliver oil. (Larousse Biographique)
(f) Associated with Mayenne (Pyreneos 1610)
MORNAY
Philippe de Mornay (1549-1623) Writer and Voyager. Friend of
Henri IV of France. (Sauce).
MURAT -
(1775-1815) Napoleonic General, one time King of Naples
JOACHIM
executed in 1815. (Sole).
MIREPROIX
Charles du Mirepoix. Marshal of France (1699-1757) and name
of a French town.
MIREILLE
Poem and comic opera written by Mistral with music by
Gounod. (Potatoes, Consomme, Sole, Noisettes, Chicken).
MEDICIS
Catherine de Medicis. Wife of Henri VIII of France (1519-1589).
Brought Italian cuisine and patisserie to the French Court.
Introduced Macaroni to France. (Noisettes, Tournedos,
Consomme).
MELBA
Dame Nellie (nee Mitchell) (1859-1931). Australian Prima
Donna and friend of Escoffier who created dishes in her name.
(Iced sweet, Toast, Noisettes).
METTERNICH
Prince Clemens Lothar Wensel Metternich ( 1773-1859)
Austrian Prince. Brought about the marriage of Napoleon
Bonaparte and Marie Louise, known as The Arbiter of Europe
(Consomme, Eggs, Sole).
MEYERBEER
Giacomo (1791-1864) German composer. (Eggs).
MIRABEAU
Victor Requeti '. Marquis de Mirabeau ( 1754-1792) French
soldier and politician, noted for insatiable thirst and great
corpulence, nicknamed "Le Tonneau'.. Friend of Louis XVI .
(Garnish, Tournedos, Eggs, Grilled meats, Sole).
MONSELET
CHARLES{1825-1888) Writer and Gastronome, author of
Almanach des Gourmets. ( Omelettes, Chicken)
MONTESPAN
Francoise Athenais de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan
(1641-1707). One time favorite of Louis XIV. (Veloute Soup,
Sole).
MONTCOLFIER
Brothers Joseph and Jacques. Inventors of the balloon. Name
given to light puffed-up dishes.
MONTMORENCY
Area of France renowned for Cherry cu1tivation. (Noisettes,
Tournedos, Duckling, Consomme, Eggs, Sole).
MURAT
Sole
MOZART
Wolfgang Amadeus Chrysostum (1756-1791) Austrian
composer dishes created by Vincent de la Chapelle. (Sauce).
NEMUORS
Duc de Nemours ( 1814-1896) Second son of Louis Philippe.
(Entrees, Consomme, Sole).
NESSELRODE
Carl Robert Count Nesselrode (1780-1862) Russian Diplomat
(Iced sweets, Consomme, Sweetbreads).
NAVARIN
Derived from Navets (Turnips) which form part of the garnish.
N.B. Sea battle in 1827. (Consomme, Mutton).
NlMROD
King of Chaldon. Reputed hunter, hence association With
game dishes . (Soup).
OMER PASHA
( 1806-1871 ) Ottoman General. (Eggs).
ORLOFF
(ORLOV) Lover of Tzarine Catherine II of Russia (1734-1783).
Dishes created by Laguipierre. (Large joints, Eggs, Veal,
Sweetbreads).
ORSAY
Son of Reynold de la Reiniere Comte d'Orsay, Gastronome.
(Consomme, Eggs, Cutlets).
ORLY
Bernard van Orly (1490-1540). Noted Flemish painter. (Fish,
Chicken).
OTERO
La Belle Otero. (.Fish, Eggs).
PARMENTIER
Antoine, Auguste ( 1737-1817) French Agricultural Expert and
Politician. Responsible for establishing the potato, hitherto a
decorative plant, as a food crop in France. The name has
become a synonym of the potato in the kitchen. (Soup, Potato
dish, Sole, Noisettes, Chicken).
PATTI
Adeline Patti. Famous soprano (1843-1919) Dishes probably
created by Escoffier. (Eggs, Omelette, Chicken).
PITHIVIERS
Town in France noted for pies and Pastries. (Gateau).
POMPADOUR
Antoinette Poisson Marquise de Pompadour. Second wife of
Louis XV. Patron of the arts. (Veloute, Sole, Cutlets).
POLIGNAC
Jules Armand, Prince de Polignac . (Fish, Eggs, Chicken).
RABELAIS
Francoise (1494-1553) Frencb author and Gastronome. Friend
and champion of contemporary chefs. (Consomme, Sole).
RACHEL
Elisa (Elba Felix) ( 1821-1858) French Tragedienne.
(Tournedos, Noisettes, Consomme, Eggs, Sole, Sweetbreads).
REFORME
Created by Alexis Soyer when chef at the Reforme Club
(Cutlets, Noisettes, Mignonettes: Sauce, Omelette).
REINE-MARGOT
Romantic novel written by Alexandre Dumas. (Cream Soup,
Eggs).
RESTAURANT
Name deri ved from Restaurabo ( I will restore) .Boulanger
inscribed above door in the Rue des Poulies, "Venite omnes
qui stomacho laboris et ego restaurabo vos"
REJANE
Cabrielle Reju. French actress (1836-1926) Dishes created by
Escoffier. (Consomme, Sole, Oeufs a la Neige).
RICHEPIN
JEAN Poet and author (1829-1926). Dishes created by
Escoffier. (Sole).
RICHELIEU
Armand, Jean du Plessig, Cardinal de Richelieu (1585-1642).
(Large Joints, Consomme, Sole, Sweetbreads).
RICHMONT
ROBERT
ROCAMBEAU
Artus de Bretagne, Comte de Richemont (1393-1458). .French
diplomat an the reign of Charles VII. (Omelette, Noisettes)
Noted chef to a Monastry. Celebrated Restauranteur. (Sauce).
Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur Comte de Rucambeau (
1785-1807) . Marshal of France. Dishes created by his
personal chef Viard. (large joints).
ROHAN
Louis, Chevalier de Rohan Grand -Veneur de France (16351674). Executed by Louis XIV.
(Noisettes).
ROMANOFF
Russian Royal Family (1613-1762). (large joints).
ROSSINI
Giacomo (1792-1868) Italian operatic composer. Dishes
created at the Maison Doree. (Tournedos, Noisettes,
Consomme, Eggs, Omelette, Sole, Chicken).
ROTHSCEILD
Baron, Jewish banker. Patron of Careme who created to his
name. (Souffle, Consomme, Eggs).
SALVATOR
Salvator, Rosa ( 1616-1673) Italian painter. (Omelette, Sole).
SEGOVIA,
ANDRES 1893. Spanish guitarist. (Sole).
SEVIGNE
Madame de Sevigne (nee Marie de Rabutin Chantal) ( 16261696) . Authoress of famous "Belles Lettres' one of which
recounts the death of Vatel Life long opponent to growth in
popularity of coffee. (Consomme, Veloute, Eggs, Cutlets).
SOLFERNO
Famous battle between France and Austria 1859 which was
followed by the formation of the International Red Cross by H.
Dunnant Potage Solferino, a blend of tomato and potato,
commemorates the red on white motif of the Red Cross.
Garnish of carrot and potato represent cannon balls. (Soup,
Sauce).
SOUBISE
Prince de Soubise (1715-1787) Supervised the building of the
Hotel de Soubise a noted historical residence in Paris. A well
known epicure. (Sauce, Garnish).
SOYER,
ALEXIS ( 1809-1858) Famous chef and author. Organised
soup kitchens in London and troop feeding in the Crimea..
Associate of Florence Nightingale. (Soyer boiler).
SOUVAROFF
(V) Alexandre ( 1729-1800) Russian General noted for lack of
scruples and humanity. (Pheasant).
STAEL
Anne Louise, Madame de St eal (1766-1817). French novelist.
(Noisettes)
SUFFREN
( 1726-1788) French sailor. (Sole).
SUCHET
Louis Gabriel Duc de Suchet ( 1772-1826) Victor of the battle
of Albufera (Sauce, Sole).
SAPPHO
Opera by Gounod (Q.V. ) 1854, and aromantic play set to
music by Massenes (Q.v.) 1897. (Sole).
SULLIVAN
Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) English composer of
Comic Opera, words by W.S. Gilbert. Dishes created by
Escoffier at the Savoy.(Sole).
SAVOYARD
(Savoy) Name derived from Savoy Operas (Gilbert and
Sullivan) Probable origin Savoy Hotel (Escoffier) (Potatoes,
Soup, Eggs, Omelette, Sole).
TALLEYRAND
Perigord, Charles Maurice ( 1754-1838) French diplomat who
played a notable part in the Congress of Vienna. Dishes
created by his personal chef Careme. (Sole, Veal, Sweet
breads, Chickens).
VATEL
Famous French chef to Louis XIV, Fouquet and Conde.
Commited suicide when failed by his fishmonger in 1671. (Fish
consomme, Sole, Noisettes).
VIARD
Chef to Louis XVI and Napoleon Bonaparte.
VILLEROY
Francois de Neuville Duc de Villeroy ( 1644-1730) . Famous
French sailor. (Sauce, Eggs, Sole, Cutlets, Sweet breads,
Pigeon, Chicken).
VINCENT de la
Chef to Conde and Louis XIV. Author of Le Quisinier Moderne.
CHAPELLE
( Sauce , Sole) .
VILLENEUVE
Pierre de Villeneuve, French Admiral defeated by Nelson at the
battle of Trafalgar 1805. (Consomme, Venison).
VEUILLEMOT
Denis, Joseph (1811-1873) Disciple of Careme and friend
Alexandre Dumas. (Veloute).
WAELWSKA
MARIE (1789-1817) Polish Countess, Mistress of Napoleon
Bonaparte. (Poached fish).
XAVIER
Francisco de Xavier, early christian missionary . (Consomme,
Veloute).