He served the Queen of England and Princess Diana at Claridges Hotel in London at 18 years-old. He lived in Paris and was awarded the Bronze Medal of National Defense for his service to French General Roquejoffre, commander of the Gulf War. He coordinated high profile events at the Wheatleigh Hotel in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. He then landed in San Antonio, where he has worked for 26 years to elevate the city's culinary landscape with his popular restaurant concepts at the historic Pearl and beyond. Hospitality expert and French national Philippe Placé talks about enjoying his journey and passion in life: to feed people.

Placé shares his philosophy on the art of creating memorable dining experiences for guests, and his mission to continue to grow restaurant concepts with his business partners, Jeff Balfour and Jérôme Sérot of Southerleigh Hospitality Group.

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