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Anne-Sophie Pic
Regaining three Michelin stars for Maison Pic through her own approach to French cuisine.
Maison Pic’s third star · Lausanne restaurant
- Born
- 12 July 1969
- Birthplace
- Valence, France
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Anne-Sophie Pic
French chef whose cooking explores aromatic combinations and carries forward a family restaurant in a distinct direction.
Early life
Restaurant family
Grew up at Maison Pic, led by her father Jacques and previously her grandfather André.
Business training
Initially studied management and worked abroad before returning to cooking.
Career
- 1992
Returning home
Came back to train with her father, who died soon afterwards.
- 1997–2007
Taking responsibility
Led Maison Pic and rebuilt its top Michelin rating.
- 2009 onward
International restaurants
Expanded through restaurants in Switzerland, Paris and further international locations.
Restaurants & projects
Maison Pic’s third star
Restored the restaurant’s three-star status.
Lausanne restaurant
Opened a restaurant at the Beau-Rivage Palace.
La Dame de Pic, Paris
Brought her aromatic cooking to a Paris restaurant.
Beyond work
Family partnership
Works with her husband David Sinapian on the business.
Teaching
Developed cooking classes and books to share her approach.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and references ↗Biography and contributions ↗Photo: Jarvin Jarle Vines. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
