Michael Bolster
Encyclopedia
Michael Bolster is an Irish
head chef. He was the head chef of the Michelin
starred restaurant The Commons Restaurant
on St. Stephen's Green
in Dublin, Ireland
. He was responsible for retaining the star in 1995.
The cooking style of Bolster is described as modern food with classical references, using speciality Irish ingredients enhanced by traditional French produce.
, where he worked under head chef Ian McAndrew. He was sous-chef under Gerry Kirwan
in "The Commons Restaurant" when it earned its Michelin star and was later promoted to head chef. After retaining the star he left The Commons and moved to the Cashel Palace Hotel
.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
head chef. He was the head chef of the Michelin
Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide is a series of annual guide books published by Michelin for over a dozen countries. The term normally refers to the Michelin Red Guide, the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide, which awards the Michelin stars...
starred restaurant The Commons Restaurant
The Commons Restaurant
The Commons Restaurant is a former restaurant that was located in the historic Newman House on St. Stephen's Green in Dublin, Ireland. It was owned by Michael Fitzgerald....
on St. Stephen's Green
St. Stephen's Green
St Stephen's Green is a city centre public park in Dublin, Ireland. The park is adjacent to one of Dublin's main shopping streets, Grafton Street, and to a shopping centre named for it, while on its surrounding streets are the offices of a number of public bodies and the city terminus of one of...
in Dublin, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. He was responsible for retaining the star in 1995.
The cooking style of Bolster is described as modern food with classical references, using speciality Irish ingredients enhanced by traditional French produce.
Career
Michael Bolster trained in Great-Britain. Later he worked at Adare ManorAdare Manor
Adare Manor is a 19th century manor house located on the banks of the River Maigue in the village of Adare, County Limerick, Ireland, the former seat of the Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl, now a luxury resort hotel - the Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort....
, where he worked under head chef Ian McAndrew. He was sous-chef under Gerry Kirwan
Gerry Kirwan
Gerry Kirwan is an Irish head chef. He was the head chef of the Michelin starred restaurant The Commons Restaurant on St. Stephen's Green in Dublin, Ireland. He was responsible for earning the star in 1994....
in "The Commons Restaurant" when it earned its Michelin star and was later promoted to head chef. After retaining the star he left The Commons and moved to the Cashel Palace Hotel
Cashel Palace Hotel
Restaurant The Bishop's Buttery of the Cashel Palace Hotel is a restaurant located in Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is a quality restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in 1982 and 1983. The Egon Ronay Guide awarded the restaurant one star in 1982.The kitchen style of the restaurant...
.
Awards
- Michelin star 1995 - The Commons Restaurant
- AA Rosettes 2008 - The Brehon Hotel