Alain Lenotre is a certified pastry chef, candy maker, and ice cream maker. He was trained as a cook at a famous 3-Star Michelin restaurant in Paris, the Grand Vefour.[1] He was also the General Director of LENOTRE PARIS from 1972 to 1982.[2] In addition to that, he received a Master Baker Certificate from Retail Bakers of America in July 1987.[2]
In 1998, Alain and Marie Lenotre opened the Culinary Institute Lenotre.[3][4]
In October 2011, Alain Lenotre opened Le Bistro. Located within the Culinary Institute Lenotre, the Lounge is a restaurant open to the public while also serving as a training center for students.[5][6]