Elsa at Monte-Carlo Beach hotel is the first 100% organic Michelin-starred restaurant, as certified by Ecocert
Ahead of the re-opening of Monte-Carlo Beach hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant Elsa, we speak to newly appointed Head Chef Benoît Witz about his commitment to seasonal, organic produce, sustainable kitchen practices and authentic Mediterranean cuisine
Chef Benoit Witz
1. What can we expect from Elsa when it opens this summer"
Our focus is on local products and seasonal cuisine. We are keeping the products as simple as possible to highlight their true flavours.
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2. How do you define modern Mediterranean cuisine"
I always look for simplicity. Mediterranean cuisine, to me, is a dish that shows off the natural taste of a recognisable product. We often forgot about what?s essential. My goal is to highlight our local products, and I always choose organic ones. It is necessary to show all the beautiful products we have around us thanks to Mother Nature. 3. Do you pay attention to cooking or eating trends"
I follow clients? wishes more than trends. I am inspired by the products I can find in the markets, or in the restaurant’s fruit and vegetable garden. My cuisine?s personality is about elegance and health. I want to follow what our body needs.
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4. What’s your process for creating a new recipe"
I am inspired by old cooking books. I lov...