JOSÉ ANDRÉS
José Andrés is a native of Spain and chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup, the team responsible for Washington’s popular and award-winning dining concepts Jaleo, Zaytinya, Oyamel, Café Atlantico, and the critically-acclaimed minibar by josé andrés, as well as Los Angeles’s exciting destination, The Bazaar by José Andrés, part of the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills.
One of GQ magazine’s 2009 Men of the Year, Mr. Andrés is credited with introducing Americans to both avant-garde and traditional Spanish cooking. The James Beard Foundation recognized him with the award for “Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic” in 2003, inducted him into the Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America in 2007, and nominated him for “Outstanding Chef” in 2008, 2009, and now 2010 for his work at minibar. His restaurants Zaytinya (2003) and The Bazaar by José Andrés (2009) were both nominated for James Beard’s Best New Restaurant. The Washington, DC Restaurant Association (RAMW) named Mr. Andrés “Chef of the Year” in 2006.
Often referred to as Spain’s unofficial ambassador to the United States, Mr. Andrés is host and executive producer of the PBS television series Made in Spain, a culinary journey of his homeland. He has authored several cookbooks including the companion to the PBS series, Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen and Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America.
Mr. Andrés regularly appears on television and radio with spots on NBC’s Today, Martha Stewart Show, CBS’s Early Show, ABC’s Nightline, NPR’s All Things Considered, Food Network’s Iron Chef, and Bravo’s Top Chef. He is a favorite feature of the food and business press, appearing in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Financial Times, and Gourmet. In 2004, Bon Appétit magazine named him “Chef of the Year”, Food & Wine included José in their “35 under 35” Tastemakers list, and Saveur included Mr. Andrés on their “Saveur 100” list.
Chef Andrés’ website, which includes links to his many DC-based restaurants, is available here.
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