Culinary Experience

Short Biography

Professional Recognition

International Culinary Competition Awards

Education

Books Written & Videos Produced

NFP Leadership

Philanthropic Leadership

Professional Recognition

Top 50 Research and Development Executives, 2003
Nations Restaurant News
Top 5 US Chefs, 2004
Chef Magazine
Top 50 Tastemakers, 1999
Nations Restaurant News
Innovator of the Year, 1997
Chef Magazine
Man of the Year, National Fisheries Institute, 1997
People to Watch, 1996
Restaurants and Institutions
World Medal Recipient, 1996
World Association of Chefs Societies, Israel World Conference
Silver Addy Award
for the educational video “A Cut Above I”, 1990
Star Chefs Walk of Fame,  2000
San Francisco, CA installed on corner of Polk St & Turk St.
Presidents Award
American Culinary Federation, 1990, 1996, 2006
Golden Toque, Hall of Fame  1995
Chairman's Award
American Culinary Federation, 1997
The American Academy of Chefs, 1990
The American Culinary Federation, Honorary Lifetime Member

The Chefs and Cooks of Canada, Honorary Lifetime Member

The South African Chefs Association, Honorary Lifetime Member
The Nordic Chefs Guild, Honorary Lifetime Member
The Chefs and Cooks of the People’s Czech Republic, Honorary Lifetime Member

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