Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966; France ; ; ;
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Ancient and Medieval	Athens • Carthage • Dubrovnik • Genoa • Jerusalem • Kowloon Walled City • Macedon • Malacca Sultanate • Monaco • Ragusa • Venice • Sparta • Troy • Vatican City
Modern	Singapore • Monaco • Vatican City
Related topics	Characteristics • History • Sovereign state • Microstate • Free imperial city • Colonialism • Empire • Federation
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Education	France ; Culinary Institute of America
Spouse(s)	Marja Vongerichten
Children	3
	Culinary career
Cooking style	French, Asian Fusion
	Current restaurant(s) Jean-Georges, The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, Mercer Kitchen, ABC Kitchen, Spice Market, Perry St., The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges, JoJo, Nougatine at Jean-Georges, Market, The Dempsey Cookhouse and Bar;
	Television show(s) MasterChef, Top Chef;

Jean-Georges Vongerichten[edit | edit source]

Jean-Georges Vongerichten is a renowned French-American chef known for his innovative culinary style that combines French techniques with Asian flavors. He was born on March 16, 1957, in Alsace, France.

Career[edit | edit source]

Vongerichten began his culinary journey at a young age, attending the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in France. After completing his education, he worked in several Michelin-starred restaurants in France, honing his skills and developing his unique style.

In 1986, Vongerichten moved to the United States and opened his first restaurant, JoJo, in New York City. The restaurant quickly gained recognition for its innovative fusion of French and Asian cuisines. This success led to the opening of several more restaurants, including Jean-Georges, which earned three Michelin stars.

Over the years, Vongerichten has expanded his culinary empire, opening restaurants in various cities around the world. Some of his notable establishments include The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges in New York City, Mercer Kitchen in SoHo, ABC Kitchen in Union Square, and Spice Market in the Meatpacking District.

Vongerichten's restaurants offer a diverse range of culinary experiences, from fine dining to casual eateries. His menus often feature fresh, seasonal ingredients and showcase his signature blend of French and Asian flavors.

Television Appearances[edit | edit source]

In addition to his successful restaurant career, Vongerichten has made appearances on popular cooking shows such as MasterChef and Top Chef. His expertise and charismatic personality have made him a beloved figure in the culinary world.