Chef José Martinez

Background & Experience

Chef Martinez’s 40 years experience , including 10 years with major several master chefs, recipient with three stars Michelin guide as well as Relais & Châteaux. He trained in with exceptional results. Chef Martinez owned and helmed his own fine dining restaurant with 200 seats named La Maison Blanche in the “Golden Triangle” of Paris for 10 years and he was awarded his own Michelin star for Maison Blanche in Paris. Establish since 2002 in Longboat- key, Florida ,  he made a James Beard semifinalists for Best Chef South in 2010. By Zagat 2012 Best French restaurant in Florida. Nominated in 2015, Maison Blanche is among of the 100 best restaurants in USA by Opentable. Winner of the Golden Spoon every year , he has entered The Hall Of Fame . Chef Jose Martinez at Maison Blanche on Longboat- Key is unanimously praised by foodies and reviewers as Tampa Bay and Sarasota’s best for 21 years.

Vision

Satisfaction. Every meal must satisfy or it is a failure. Dining and hospitality experiences are personal. They restore, entertain, fulfill, and when executed properly, memory creating. Striving for perfect balance in foods and flavor is a craft, composing them in originality and seasonally sustainable is a gift and to share and present them in an authentic atmosphere of comfort is a legacy.

Philosophy

There is no alternative to excellence. Capturing excellence in a dining experience begins and ends with the food. I have great respect for the production of food and the privilege bestowed on me being able to use it and apply my talent and focus on creating the most excellent product possible.