Episode #70 - Oliver Poilevey of Le Bouchon, Obélix, and Taqueria Chingón

This week, we are so excited to have Chef Oliver Poilevey, chef/owner at Le Bouchon, Taqueria Chingón, and Obélix, join the podcast. Oliver started washing dishes at his father's restaurant at age 13. After briefly attending culinary school and working abroad, he returned to work at Le Bouchon in his 20s, eventually taking over as head chef. A low-key master of his craft, Oliver talks about coming into his own as a chef while working alongside his father, shares stories from working in kitchens in France, and describes opening Taqueria Chingón during the pandemic. Plus: he hints at plans for a new restaurant concept coming soon to Chicago.