Jean-Louis Palladin

Jean-Louis Palladin (May 7, 1946 – November 25, 2001) was a French-born chef who introduced French Nouvelle cuisine to the Washington elite at his restaurant, Jean-Louis at the Watergate, and influenced a generation of French and American chefs.

Early life Jean-Louis Palladin was born on May 7, 1946, in the small town of Condom, Gers in southwestern France.

Palladin attended culinary school in Toulouse and then worked in the kitchen of an Italian restaurant in Condom. The owner of the restaurant recognized Palladin's talent, and together they created a new restaurant, La Table des Cordeliers, where Palladin, at 28 years of age, would become the youngest chef in France to earn two Michelin stars.

Later career In 1993, Palladin opened a second restaurant in Washington, Pesce in Dupont Circle. The Foundation administers the Jean-Louis Palladin Professional Work/Study Initiative in Palladin's honor. 1984 Wine Spectator Grand Award. 1987 Who's Who of Food and Beverage in the United States.