Claus Meyer
Claus Meyer (born December 27, 1963, in Nykøbing Falster, Denmark) is a professional chef, co-founder of the restaurant Noma (which was voted best restaurant in the world in both 2010, 2011[1]) and 2012, cookbook author, professor, and a host on New Scandinavian Cooking.
Culinary background
According to New Scandinavian Cooking's website, Meyer has published 14 cookbooks in Denmark and has hosted his own television series, Meyers Køkken (English: Meyer’s Kitchen) on national Danish television (DR1) from 1991 to 1998. He co-owns the gourmet restaurant Noma, which holds two Michelin stars and was announced in Restaurant Magazine in 2010, 2011 and 2012 as the world’s best restaurant.[2] Among his other business ventures, Meyer owns catering, fruit and chocolate supply companies, in addition to running a cooking school. Meyer is also a culinary advisor, a lecturer, and an affiliated professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Copenhagen.[3] He produces a balsamic-style vinegar based on apples and plums from his own orchard.[4]
Meyer is a chief proponent of the New Nordic Cuisine Movement, which seeks to foster local agriculture, honor the region's agrarian traditions, encourage environmentally friendly production, and establish food with a uniquely Nordic identity among the world's great cuisines.[5]
Meyer holds an MA in International Business Studies from the Copenhagen Business School.[6]
Personal
Meyer is married to the graphic designer Christina Meyer Bengtsson. They have three daughters: Elvira, Viola Filippa and Augusta.[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.theworlds50best.com/
- ↑ "Noma", The S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ↑ http://www.en.ifv.life.ku.dk/forskning/professor.aspx
- ↑ http://www.scandcook.com/default.asp?menu=7
- ↑ http://www.clausmeyer.dk/en/the_new_nordic_cuisine_.html
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://www.clausmeyer.dk/en/claus_meyer/cv_-_short_version_.html