Awards & Recognition
★Bocuse d'Or Silver Medal (2015) - first American to mount podium
★Bocuse d'Or Gold Medal Coach (2017)
★Worked at three Michelin three-starred restaurants (Le Bernardin, Per Se, The French Laundry)
Notable Facts
→First American chef to win Bocuse d'Or Silver Medal (2015)
→Coached Team USA to Bocuse d'Or Gold Medal victory (2017)
→Published author of 'Chasing Bocuse' (2017)
→Former Executive Sous Chef at The French Laundry under Thomas Keller
→Previously Chef de Cuisine at Bouchon Bistro (2007-2011)
→Co-founder and former Director of Culinary at Hestan Smart Cooking
→Currently Chef Partner at PRESS Restaurant in St. Helena, CA