Gastronomy enters Academy of Fine Arts on May 20, 2026 as Restaurant Guy Savoy founding chef becomes member

The BC Food News podcast, hosted by Jennifer English, discusses a landmark event in the world of gastronomy: esteemed chef Guy Savoy's induction into the Académie des Beaux-Arts. This is seen as an acknowledgment of culinary arts on par with painting, sculpture, and music. Guy Savoy, known for operating the "Best Restaurant in the World", has helped French gastronomy achieve worldwide acclaim, even having 'repas gastronomique des Français' recognized in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The episode elucidates Savoy's pride and gratitude at this honor and emphasizes the academy's commitment to acknowledging varied art forms, as indicated by Savoy succeeding Michel David-Weill, an investment banker and philanthropist, in chair V. Savoy's formal induction involved a ceremonial presentation of the Academician's sword, signifying respect for culinary arts. POST dataPOST dataAccueil | Academie des beaux-artsRestaurant Guy Savoy - Monnaie de Paris - Restaurant Guy SavoyAccueil Monnaie de ParisInstitut de France - Accueil - YouTubehttps://www.guysavoy.com/storage/presses/extrait-discours-l-petitgirard-anglais_1779352633.pdfhttps://www.guysavoy.com/storage/presses/extrait-discours-gs-anglais_1779352537.pdfhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2985348/Guy_Savoy.jpgUnique Download Link | [email protected]@wanadoo.frhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2979483/Restaurant_Guy_Savoy_logo.jpg