, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY SCIENCES

Jean-Georges is a world famous Master Chef and Restaurateur. Born on the outskirts of Strasbourg in Alsace, France, he has loved food from an early age. His culinary vision has redefined industry standards and revolutionized the way we eat. Jean-Georges has also published several cookbooks reflecting his influential style of cooking, including recipes such as Crab Toasts with Sriracha Mayonnaise, Watermelon and Blue Cheese Salad, Herbed Sea Bass and Potatoes in Broth, Lamb Chops with Smoked Chile Glaze and Warm Fava Beans, Tarte Tatin, and Buttermilk Pancakes with Warm Berry Syrup. Jean-Georges has made culinary history and developed a reputation as remarkable as his gastronomy by tapping into his deep understanding of the restaurant world and pairing it with his forward-thinking vision.