Mark Peel, co-founder of Los Angeles Michelin restaurant Spago and pioneer of the farm-to-table concept, dies

Famous chef in Los AngelesMark Peel
Passed away from cancer on June 6 last Sunday
After only nine days of diagnosis, he passed away.
Maybe there are fewer people who know this name,
But the restaurant he openedSpago(One of the founders),
It is a famous fine dining in Los Angeles.
Once famous, was ratedTwo Michelin stars,
Also rated as 2017"Best American Restaurant".
Spago’s main focus isCalifornia Specialty Cuisine.
This cuisine is created by Mark Peel 
There are also several other chefs co-created.
Mark used to studyWolfgang Puck
(One Michelin Star RestaurantCUTFounder)
Mark Peel (left) and Wolfgang Puck (right)
Having worked in many restaurants in California for many years,
So Mark has his own understanding of the characteristics of California.
From farm to table,
Pursue uselocal.Fresh ingredients of the season.
But not blindly highlighting the original taste of food,
But also veryPay attention to the chef's cooking style.
Since California itself is a cultural melting pot,
So Mark Peel is in his dishes
Borrowed a lot fromEurope.Asia
South American cooking techniques.
He also opened a restaurant with his wife—Campanile
It used to be where Republique is now.
Later it closed in 2012 for various reasons,
Most of his research results on dishes
All poured into Spago's dishes.
Spago is definitely in a lot of people
fine dining on the check-in list
surroundingsVery well decoratedElegant, Birthday,
Friends get together is great
SignatureTuna tartare
Into a shape similar to sushi rolls,
The outer layer is crispy and the inside is fresh and tender, which is a must for restaurants.
Some people even say that they have eaten it in this lifeThe best appetizer.
Smoked salmon pizza is also a signature,
Added roe,Rich taste
The taste is also combinedSalty, sweet and sour.
There will be some seasonal dishes in different seasons
VariousseafoodEverything is excellent.
The level of Spago dishes is calculated in LAWell knownof,
Many opened during the epidemicoutdoorDining location
Epidemic protection is also in place,
So many guests still passed by,
GenerallyBook 2-3 days in advance.
Chef Mark Peel only66 years oldPassed away,
It is a pity.
Although he left us,
But left the fruits of his hard work to us
The contribution to California cuisine will never be forgotten.
Thank you, Chef Mark Peel
Good all the way 🙏
 
 
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References:
https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2021-06-20/mark-peel-spago-campanile-california-cuisine-dies
https://laist.com/news/food/campanile-co-founder-mark-peel-has-died-acclaimed-chef-66-cancer
https://guide.michelin.com/en/california/beverly-hills/restaurant/spago559606
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