A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Tommie Lee built his career in New York and San Francisco.
In 2009, he started a Parisian bistro named Bistrot de Yountville. His neo-Parisian salon, Honnetes Gens, opened its doors in 2020.
A talk with Tommie Lee
The respect and love for French gastronomy have been the key drivers of my life. It is delightful and fulfilling to be a Krug Lover and selected as a Krug Ambassade Chef.
Please tell us why you think it pairs so wonderfully with a Krug Champagne?
Caviar offers a complex touch of saltiness, and eggs add richly sweet flavours. For the Onion Flower, the subtle deep spiciness of onions is contrasted by the bitter flavours of onion flowers. Then, for the HG Onion Soup, classic French onion soup meets the extravagant notes and mouthfeel of truffle. The harmony between the two dishes pairs marvellously well with Krug Grande Cuvée.
