Paul Bocuse is a name that sounds like a sacred mantra to any gourmand. “Chef of the Century,” “Pope of Gastronomy,” and the perennial leader of the culinary revolution has always been associated with an impeccable white toque and strict professionalism. However, behind the facade of haute cuisine lay a personal story, etched in ink on his left shoulder. This year, as the world celebrates the centenary of the great maestro’s birth, it’s time to take a fresh look at one of the most intriguing attributes of his image – the rooster tattoo. Many mistakenly believe this design was a tribute to the culinary arts or a symbol of receiving the first Michelin star, but the reality is far more dramatic and heroic.