haute cuisine

noun

haute cui·sine | \ ˌōt-kwi-ˈzēn

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Definition of haute cuisine

: artful or elaborate cuisine especially : traditionally elaborate French cuisine

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Dozens of characters from fin-de-siècle Paris come alive again in these pages – this is history served as haute cuisine. — Steve Donoghue, The Christian Science Monitor, "3 books for deep summer reading," 6 July 2018 The lunch-only sandwich shop has earned accolades from haute cuisine publications like Food & Wine and Bon Appétit, which named it America's best new restaurant of 2017. — CBS News, "Inside the humble New Orleans sandwich shop hailed as America's best new restaurant," 23 June 2018 Their goal is to promote the generation of high-level knowledge and the training of qualified professionals in the gastronomic field, and to facilitate the sharing of insights between haute cuisine professionals and business sectors. — Virginia Irurita, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to Spain," 5 Oct. 2016 The book chronicles Susan and Peter Buckley’s world travel seeking the delights of haute cuisine. — Carole Goldberg, courant.com, "Jennifer Zeynab Joukhadar, Blanche McCrary Boyd To Give Book Talks," 2 May 2018 The South Rim isn't noted for its haute cuisine or any particular cuisine, for that matter. — Irene Lechowitzky, latimes.com, "A klutz's guide to a weekend at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon," 5 Apr. 2018 Life as a Parisian woman is often portrayed as filled with couture, culture and haute cuisine. — Alice Gayraud, Marie Claire, "La Maison des Femmes," 10 Mar. 2018 Valle de Guadalupe's restaurants serve up artistic, creative haute cuisine with a more palatable price than a comparable meal stateside. — Nicole Evatt, chicagotribune.com, "Mexico wine country: Foodie paradise and tastings in Baja," 2 Mar. 2018 On Mountain Fine Dining: Located at Mid-Vail, the 10th offers upscale dining complete with haute cuisine, fireplaces, outdoor decks, and views of the Gore Range. — Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, "Powder Players: Where Hollywood Hits The Slopes President’s Day Weekend," 7 Feb. 2018

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haute cuisine

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English Language Learners Definition of haute cuisine

: cooking that is done in a very skillful and complicated way

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