Two-star Michelin Chef Onno Kokmeijer has been delighting patrons at Hotel Okura Amsterdam’s Ciel Bleu restaurant since 2003. The Dutch master of gastronomy took center stage at the Phoenicia Hotel Beirut and Le Vendome InterContinental Hotel.
GET TO KNOW ONNO KOKMEIJER
Culinary Philosophy
Onno draws inspiration both from French cuisine, as well as the cooking techniques and flavors he has sampled while
traveling abroad.
Awards
Onno Kokmeijer has been awarded the title SVH Meesterchef (master chef) by Stichting Vakbekwaamheid Horeca. Chef Kokmeijer’s title is the highest honour awarded by the Dutch hospitality industry. Ciel Bleu restaurant was awarded two Michelin stars in 2007.
Culinary Philosophy
Lara3 believes cooking should be accessible and frank. A meal doesn’t have to be fancy and elaborate to look and taste amazing. The simplest recipes executed in the right way make for food that is quite simply divine.
