Nicolas Darnauguilhem, winner of the Swiss Culinary Merit Award

First of all, let’s congratulate Bernard Ravet on winning the Culinary Merit d’Honneur for his entire career at Vufflens-le-Château. Then the chef of the Pinte des MossettesNicolas Darnauguilhem, who proudly received the national gastronomic distinction of Mérite Culinaire Suisse, in the presence of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin. “From the center of Geneva to Cerniat, in the heart of the Fribourg mountains, Nicolas Darnauguilhem changed his life in March 2021. At La Pinte des Mossettes, he discovered a place steeped in history and emotion. But he didn’t just adapt to it, he made it his own, infusing it with a special resonance. Through his personal, assertive cuisine, Nicolas Darnauguilhem highlights the work of his producers, as well as that of his gardener, Thomas Philippe. Here, food is a daily question, whose answers evolve with the seasons. Are you planning to visit the Pinte des Mossettes? Do yourself a favor and ask for the salad of the day,” says the press release. After a Michelin star, 17 Gault&Millau points and a green star, this is yet another accolade for a talented chef and his team.