The Man Behind the Curtain

You know the place! You've experienced the food! But do you know about the man behind it all, our very own Pierre Jean Laupies, the Executive Chef here at Chez Daniel?

Pierre Jean after taking a dip in the pool for our LIVESTRONG fundraiser

Born and raised in Southern France, Pierre Jean's culinary adventure began at a restaurant in Paris, fully immersing himself in the art of French cuisine. Learning and cooking throughout the world, Pierre Jean eventually came to the United States to work in Texas in 1975.

Convinced by a friend to come to Minnesota and become the executive chef of a new French Bistro called Chez Daniel, Pierre Jean landed here in the early 90's. Bringing all of his Parisian culinary expertise and the richness of his international experiences, Pierre Jean imbibes Chez Daniel with his passion and creativity that shine outward from the kitchen and onto your table. 

Throughout his career, Pierre Jean has received many awards, such as Chef of the Year in 1982, with his recipes being published in cookbooks and on televised cooking features. Pierre Jean is also the Advisor for the Gourmet Society and Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.

Stop in and see what all the fuss is about! We trust you won't be disappointed.