Mathieu Viannay
Affiliation
La Mère Brazier
Reviving La Mère Brazier, the historic Lyon restaurant founded by Eugénie Brazier
i. Biography
Mathieu Viannay is a French chef born July 14, 1967, in Versailles, who has led the iconic La Mère Brazier restaurant in Lyon since 2008. He earned the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) in 2004 and brought La Mère Brazier to two Michelin stars by March 2009, continuing the legacy of Eugénie Brazier, the first female chef to achieve three Michelin stars. His cuisine blends classical Lyonnaise tradition with contemporary techniques, emphasizing regional products and seasonal ingredients.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
Focus 01
Reviving La Mère Brazier, the historic Lyon restaurant founded by Eugénie Brazier
Focus 02
Achieving two Michelin stars at La Mère Brazier by March 2009
Focus 03
Meilleur Ouvrier de France (2004)
Focus 04
Blending classical Lyonnaise cuisine with contemporary techniques
Focus 05
Expanding the Mère Brazier brand through wine bars and specialty food shops