Fergus Moore | |
|---|---|
| Born | County Kerry |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | Michelin star |
Fergus Moore is a former Irish head chef. He headed the kitchen of "La Cascade", the restaurant of the Michelin starred hotel Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, County Cork, when it earned his stars in the period 1993-1998.[1][2][3] He was head chef of Sheen Falls Lodge till 2007.[4] His kitchen style was French with an Irish twist of "flawless simplicity".[5]
Moore worked as a young chef at Park when it got his Michelin star under the leadership of Colin O'Daly in 1983.[6] Later he moved to Australia. In 1990 he came back to Ireland to take up a position at the Sheen Falls Lodge. He retired as head chef in 2007 and opened a B&B in Kenmare.[7]
Personal edit
Fergus Moore is married to Margaret and has two daughters.[8]
Awards edit
- Michelin star 1993-1998 [9][10]
References edit
- ^ Michelin Online Republic of Ireland
- ^ Eyes on Ireland reinventing Irish cuisine
- ^ Sheen Falls Lodge Last visited 23-8-2011.
- ^ Irish Fish Tales
- ^ Nicholson, Susanna (13 March 1996). "About Those Nuts & Berries". The Washington Post via HighBeam Research. Retrieved 15 May 2014. (subscription required)
- ^ The emergence, development and influence of French Haute Cuisine on public dining in Dublin restaurants 1900-2000: an oral history. Thesis DIT by Mairtin Mac Con Iomaire, 2009. 3 downloadable volumes.. Part 3, p. 539. Edited Interview with Colin O’Daly at his home (24/1/2008)
- ^ Riverville House
- ^ Riverville House
- ^ Michelin Online Republic of Ireland
- ^ Eyes on Ireland reinventing Irish cuisine
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