Letting simplicity take center stage

Foodies around the world are getting increasingly tired of newfangled cooking techniques and exaggerated culinary showmanship. Foams and jellies that encapsulate a variety of flavors are now pass��.

Today, gourmands are demanding for fewer gimmicks and more simplicity. The lucky few who got to try Daniel Ettlinger's special menu at Maison Flo, one of the most prominent Western restaurants in Beijing, got exactly that.

The Frenchman recently made a cameo as a guest chef at the elegant brasserie, and he left patrons in awe with his classic, down-to-earth creations that were beautifully plated to reflect the interplay between each ingredient.