Starting his adventure in cooking at age 21, Chef Frank has been a pioneer in French cuisine in Northern California since 1979. This self-taught chef was influenced while working as a dishwasher in France at just 16 years old. Chef Frank consistently shows his commitment to not only fine dining but his community as well.…
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Jon Bonnell is admired as a community-driven restaurateur. Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, he spent most of his life pursuing his love for cooking within his hometown. Since 2001, Chef Bonnell has been providing award-winning dining experiences at his signature restaurant, Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine. In 2013, Chef Bonnell opened his second restaurant,…
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Becco has been a theatre district staple since 1993. Chef Gallagher joined the team in 1999 alongside Lidia and Joe Bastianich to become the Executive Chef. He has shared his talents among numerous charity benefits as well as many television features throughout his career. This James Beard house chef learned to cook in his own…
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Known as the founder of ‘The Sensory Kitchen’, Chef Ronny Emborg brings an elegant and immersive experience to guests. This food artist got his start in Denmark at the Molskroen Hotel in 2002. While working for Queen Margaret II of Denmark, Chef Emborg was recruited by one of the top Michelin-starred restaurants, Marchal at the…
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Partners, Chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi have developed a warm, cozy, Italian atmosphere at Via Carota in New York. California native, Jody Williams, got her start in food service at her father’s hot dog stand in San Francisco. At 24, Chef Williams set out to Italy to learn about Italian cuisine and upon her return,…
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Chef Achatz’s career began working in his own parent’s restaurants in St. Clair, Michigan. Shortly after, he enrolled in The Culinary Institute of America and found himself graduating with a position at Charlie Trotters. After working through many acclaimed restaurants, Achatz landed at The French Laundry as the sous chef for 4 years. After his…
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Chef Wolfgang Puck is one of the most well-known chefs in the world. With his multiple restaurants, cookbooks, signature products, and cooking shows, he has appeared numerous times on television and in printed materials. Chinois on Main opened in 1983 and boldly introduced Asian fusion to the United States, combining fresh California ingredients with Asian…
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Chef Junghyun Park was raised in Seoul wherefrom his middle school years, he dreamed of being a chef. While there he attended Kyung Hee University to study culinary science. After graduation, Chef Park moved to London, then Australia, to hone his culinary skills before returning to Seoul to serve as chef de cuisine at Jungsik.…
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Fusion 2021 There can be no doubt about it – global flavors are trending in 2021. Driven largely by Millennial and Gen Z’s interest in new flavors and global influences, chefs are creating a global cuisine that marries different cultural techniques and ingredients in dishes that burst with flavor. And it’s not just Asian fusion.…
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While familiar favorites like salmon and tuna will never be off menus, consumers are consistently looking for more options. Fish like branzino, red-fish, Arctic Char, and barramundi appear on more menus, and octopus is now the fastest-growing shellfish mentioned. Clearly, US seafood palates are expanding, and restaurants should keep a close eye on the trends. …
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