Chef Profile:
Thierry Moity
Caprice Bistro
French and Fresh: Chef Thierry Moity
Having won encore’s Best French Restaurant numerous years running, Caprice Bistro has garnered much acclaim as a Wilmington staple on the culinary scene. They churn out homey bistro food, complete with the town’s most delicious mussels, which just so happen to be on special every Tuesday night. Thanks to skilled, seasoned hands in the kitchen, every diner receives an unforgettable experience at Caprice. Leading the helm: Chef Thierry Moity.
Here’s some insight into the chef, his background and some of his favorite things.
Full Name: Thierry Moity
Age: 57
Education: Traditional culinary training
encore: How long have you worked in the restaurant industry?
Chef Moity: 43 years
e: What have you learned to be the most important trait and skill to
have in the kitchen?
CM: Humility and Integrity !
e: What has been your most amazing day as a chef?
CM: Everyday, it is amazing…
e: How long have you been at the current restaurant?
CM: 9 years.
e: Do you have a signature dish?
CM: Waterzooi, featuring seafood in an herb-cream sauce.
e: What can diners expect of your menu during WRW, fall 2010?
CM: Authentic French food at great prices!
e: What do you love most about Wilmington’s culinary scene, and if you
had a magic wand to wave for improvement, what would be the first
order of business?
CM: I love the availability of fresh local seafood. Improvement: Everyone should have their own culinary Identity; menus often replicate each other.
e: Your favorite meal?
CM: Simple grilled local fish!
e: Your favorite guilty pleasure?
CM: Ice cream
