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André Soltner
French-American chef (1932-2025) · France · On the map · Chefs · Died at 92
André Soltner was a French-American chef and author, based for decades at New York City's Lutèce, from its opening in 1961 as chef, later as partner and from 1973 as owner until 1994. He ran the restaurant together with his wife, Simone.
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About this person
He was regarded as one of America's first superstar chefs, and the restaurant as America's Best French Restaurant. Soltner later was Dean of Classic Studies at the French Culinary Institute.
Country
France
Category
Chefs
Type
Chef
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2025 · aged 92
