BERNARD BRUNET
GLOBAL RESTAURANT
BRUNET
Growing up in Nice, France, Chef Bernard Brunet
knew his calling was in the culinary industry. Brunet
worked in an array of establishments spanning from
the Southeast of France to Paris, where he showcased
his culinary prowess in three Michelin-starred
restaurants. He even eventually had the opportunity
to work in Russia. Dreaming of ultimately working
in America, Brunet accepted a position in the cruise
industry and met his wife, Shannon. Nine years ago,
Brunet opened Global Restaurant. With a focus on
seasonal flavors and ingredients, Brunet takes an
eclectic approach to food, preparing traditional meals
that incorporate the sous-vide cooking technique
and creating fusion concepts prepared with a French
spirit and influence. "I am like music—quite eclectic,"
Brunet says of himself. In 2015, Global, still at Brunet's
helm, relocated from its longtime locale in Ballantyne
to new digs in Pineville.
60 WINTER 2016