Chez TJ: The story of one of California's first Michelin Star restaurants

Download or read book Chez TJ: The story of one of California's first Michelin Star restaurants written by Melissa St. Aude and published by Melissa St. Aude Media. This book was released on with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the day it opened, Chez TJ was destined for greatness. With business partners George Aviet and Chef Thomas McCombie at the helm, Chez TJ was a sensation from the moment its doors opened in Mountain View, California. The restaurant received rave reviews from food buffs and within its first few years, earned a glowing review in a Gourmet Magazine article. In 2005, Chez TJ became one of the first California restaurants to earn a Michelin Star. Over four decades of serving gourmet French fare to customers, the restaurant had its ups and downs and amassed lots of unique stories. This is the story of Chez TJ and what made the restaurant a success. Also included are a few recipes from the restaurant’s early days