Eddie Huang

Eddie Huang

Eddie Huang is a Taiwanese-American chef, writer, and television personality. He is best known for his memoir "Fresh Off the Boat," which was later adapted into a television series of the same name. Huang is also the owner of the restaurant Baohaus, which serves Taiwanese-style street food.

Early Life and Education

Eddie Huang was born on March 1, 1982, in Washington D.C. to Taiwanese immigrants. He grew up in Orlando, Florida, and later moved to the D.C. area with his family. Huang attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he majored in English and minored in Marketing. After graduation, he worked in various fields, including law and advertising, before eventually pursuing a career in the culinary arts.

Career

Huang began his culinary career by opening his first restaurant, Baohaus, in New York City's East Village in 2009. The restaurant specializes in Taiwanese-style steamed buns, or "baos," and has become a popular destination for foodies in the city. In addition to Baohaus, Huang has also opened several other restaurants, including Xiao Ye and BaoHaus LA. Huang is also a writer and has contributed articles to various publications, including The New York Times, Vice, and Food & Wine. He is the author of the memoir "Fresh Off the Boat," which chronicles his childhood and early adulthood growing up in a Taiwanese immigrant family in the United States. The book was later adapted into a television series of the same name, which aired on ABC from 2015 to 2020. In addition to his work as a chef and writer, Huang has also hosted several television shows, including "Huang's World" on Viceland and "Cash Only" on Complex. He has also appeared as a judge on cooking competition shows such as "Iron Chef America" and "Chopped."

Personal Life

Huang is married to his longtime girlfriend, Dena. The couple has two children together.

Awards and Recognition

In 2013, Huang was named to Forbes' "30 Under 30" list in the Food & Wine category. He has also been recognized for his contributions to the culinary arts by organizations such as the James Beard Foundation and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center.

External Links

• Official website
• Eddie Huang on Instagram
• Eddie Huang on Twitter

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