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An Interview with Chef Martin Woesle of Mille Fleur Restaurant
by Melanie Jennings
copyright 2003 All Rights Reserved
Born in Southern Germany, Chef Martin Woesle began cooking at the age of 16. Underage for culinary school, his talent persuaded administrators to admit him anyway, a move for which they were soon rewarded: Woesle graduated first in his class.
Woesle went on to train under Eckart Witzigmann at Munich’s three-star Aubergine, and later worked at renowned Ma Maison in North Hollywood. He has been the Chef de Cuisine of Mille Fleurs since 1985.
Chef Woesle’s many awards include the prestigious James Beard Foundation’s Great Regional Chef in America. He was subsequently invited to the James Beard House in New York to prepare a Foundation dinner.
Here Chef Woesle talks about his influences and maintaining his passion for cooking after so many productive and award-filled years in the business.
What attracted you to Mille Fleurs?
It has always been a well-known restaurant. I knew that it would be an opportunity to do whatever I wanted with great ingredients.
What is it like to work with Chino’s Farm?
I’ve gone to Chino’s every day for 18 years. My philosophy has always been to use the best and freshest ingredients. They have the best and are nearby.
You were named one of the Great Regional Chefs in America by the James Beard Foundation. Who were your influences in this country?
I really admire Alice Waters. And I also like Wolfgang Puck, both as a businessman and as a chef.
What was it like to cook at the James Beard House?
A lot of work! It’s a small kitchen and I could only be in there three hours before I served dinner because they had a lunch function. So we had to prepare everything in a nearby hotel and then shuttle it to the House in ninety-five-degree weather. But everything turned out great.
How do you maintain your passion for cooking after all these years?
I try to make things exciting and different every day by changing the menu every day. I love to be around fresh produce, fish, and meat. I’ve just always had a love for cooking.
Mille Fleurs Restaurant is located at 6009 Paseo Delicias Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067