Name: Juan José Cuevas Position: Executive Chef Restaurant: 1919 Restaurant Awards: Chef de l’Avenir, 2 michelin star About Chef Cuevas: An honors graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Juan José Cuevas commenced his culinary career in 1995 at the...
Steve Benjamin Executive Chef, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Steve Benjamin was born in Paris where his initial passion for cooking was ignited by morning visits to the farmers’ market with his father. Although he was not a professional chef, Benjamin’s father loved...
Laurent Manrique learned of his love for cooking while growing up in the Gascon village of Roques. Preparing meals with his grandmother Aurélie awakened his awareness of his passion for the craft, while giving him inspiration for the signature pot-au-feu that...
The Chefs Connection: What was your first job in food? Christian Delouvrier: After Hotel School in Toulouse, I went to Paris as a commis at the Café de la Paix for 2 years. My chef de partie was my mentor and he taught me all the basics. He got me involved in...