yam. des étoiles plein les yeux #89

One of France's leading gastronomy magazines, yam. des étoiles plein les yeux.

The cover of this issue features Fabien Ferré, chef of the three-Michelin-starred La Table du Castellet in Le Castellet, southern France.

Having succeeded Christophe Bacquié at the restaurant, Ferré made headlines in 2024 when he was awarded three Michelin stars in a single year at just 35 years old.

Through an in-depth interview, the magazine explores his culinary journey, from his training at Troisgros and his experience working alongside Christophe Bacquié to taking over the restaurant. The feature also presents a selection of recipes from La Table du Castellet.

The second featured chef is Amandine Chaignot, who runs several restaurants in Paris.

At her newly opened restaurant Sauge in the Perche region, she presents a cuisine deeply rooted in the local landscape, emphasizing close relationships with producers and the surrounding terroir.

The issue also explores various aspects of French food culture, including the evolving world of Armagnac, where attention is shifting from extended aging toward the quality of ingredients and precision of distillation, as well as the renewed appreciation of bread made with natural sourdough, traditional flours, and slow fermentation.

Through the personal journeys of these two chefs and their distinctive approaches to cuisine rooted in their respective regions, this issue offers an insightful look at the forefront of contemporary French gastronomy.