Shannon Bennett, the chef and owner of Melbourne's world renowned and award-winning French Restaurant, Vue de monde, takes readers on a tour of exquisite French cuisine. Sharing his passion and obsession with classical cuisine, Shannon describes his own experiences in some of the great kitchens of Europe and shows readers how to create in their own homes an unforgettable dining experience. Recipes range from the deliciously simple, such as classical tomato gazpacho and the perfect mayonnaise, to the highly challenging assiette of hare which needs care and dedication to produce, but worth every bit of effort involved.