Awards & Recognition
★James Beard Foundation Outstanding Pastry Chef of the Year 2006
★Forbes '10 Most Influential Chefs in America' 2007
★New York Magazine 'Best New Pastry Chef' 2002
★Pastry Art & Design '10 Best Pastry Chefs in America' 2003 and 2004
★James Beard Foundation Outstanding Pastry Chef nomination 2003
Notable Facts
→James Beard Award-winning pastry chef with extensive high-profile restaurant experience
→Former Executive Pastry Chef at Michelin three-starred Restaurant Jean Georges (2002-2011)
→Founded Sugar Fueled Inc pastry consulting company
→Author of two cookbooks: 'Dessert FourPlay' and 'Sugar Rush'
→Television personality on multiple cooking shows including Top Chef: Just Desserts
→Founded CHOCOLATE by Johnny Iuzzini (2016-2020)
→Career significantly impacted by 2017 sexual harassment allegations leading to firing from ABC
→Currently based in Denver, Colorado working as freelance consultant