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| Name | Jean-Georges Vongerichten |
| First Name | Jean-Georges |
| Last Name | Vongerichten |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Birthday | March 16 |
| Birth Year | 1957 |
| Place of Birth | France |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | France |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Marja Allen |
| Children(s) | Cedric Vongerichten, Chloe Vongerichten, Louise Vongerichten |
Jean-Georges Vongerichten Biography
Jean-Georges Vongerichten is one of the most popular and richest Chef who was born on March 16, 1957 in France, France. He was inspired by the culinary work of fellow French chef Alain Chapel.
Jean-Georges currently resides in New York City and is married to a Korean American/African-American actress and model, Marja Vongerichten (née Marja Dominique Allen; born 1976). With Marja, he has a young daughter named Chloe. He also has two adult children, Cedric (who is the Executive chef of Perry Street) and Louise (who recently opened a restaurant called Chefs Club in NY), from his first marriage. His daughter Louise is married to Hamdi Ulukaya. Jean-Georges has three grandchildren. He spends weekends at a house in Waccabuc, New York
Vongerichten arrived in the United States in 1985 under the auspices of consulting chef Louis Outhier, opening the Le Marquis de Lafayette restaurant in Boston. A year later he arrived in New York to take over the executive Chef position at Lafayette in the Drake Swissôtel, generating critical acclaim with his innovative interpretation of classical French cuisine and earning four stars from The New York Times at the age of 29. There he met financiers Bob Giraldi and Phil Suarez, a loyal dining patron. Vongerichten, Giraldi and Suarez opened a bistro, JoJo, in 1991. JoJo was named Best New Restaurant of the Year, and earned three stars from The New York Times, in which Food critic Ruth Reichl claimed: “His food took my breath away”.
He married Marja Vongerichten.
He appeared with his wife on the PBS series Kimchi Chronicles.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten (Alsatian: [ˌʒãː_ˌʒɔrʒ_fɔn.ɡəˈrɪçtən] , French: [ʒãː_ʒɔrʒ_vɔn.ɡərɪʃtən] born 16 March 1957) is a French-American chef. Vongerichten commands restaurants in Las Vegas, London, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo, as well as New York’s Jean-Georges restaurant and Tangará Jean Georges in São Paulo’s luxurious Palácio Tangará, by Oetker Collection. He is also the head chef of Eden Rock, St Barths. Vongerichten is the author of five cookbooks, two with Mark Bittman.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten Net Worth
Jean-Georges is one of the richest Chef from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jean-Georges Vongerichten's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
He worked in his younger years as an apprentice to chef Paul Haeberlin.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Chef |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In March 1997, Vongerichten opened Jean-Georges restaurant in the Trump International Hotel and Tower, earning a four star review from The New York Times less than three months after opening, and the “Chef of the Year Award” from John Mariani at Esquire. Jean-Georges Restaurant also received a three star rating from the Michelin Guide, an accolade held by the restaurant until 2017, when the restaurant’s rating was reduced from three stars to two.
Jean Georges’s Prime Steakhouse opened in Las Vegas’ Bellagio resort in 1998 The steakhouse serves dinner nightly and offers guests patio seating overlooking the Fountains of Bellagio. It is rated Four Diamonds by AAA and serves up 750 varieties of wine paired by certified sommeliers. Prime also features rare cuts of beef such as Kobe A5 and Wagyu beef from Japan.
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A year and a half later, Vongerichten opened a second Vong in the Knightsbridge area of London, earning a three-star review and the 1996 vote for the Evening Standard’ s “Newcomer of the Year”. In September 1997, he opened Vong in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong, which Robb Report awarded “Best Restaurant in the World” award in 1998. A fourth Vong in Chicago, partnering with restaurant corporation Lettuce Entertain You and Geoff Alexander to become VTK (Vong’s Thai Kitchen) in 2002. This change was to make the signature Jean-George style available to a wider audience at a more accessible price point. All three additional Vongs, including VTK, have since closed.
Who is Jean-Georges Vongerichten Dating?
According to our records, Jean-Georges Vongerichten married to Marja Allen . As of January 13, 2024, Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Jean-Georges Vongerichten. You may help us to build the dating records for Jean-Georges Vongerichten!Vongerichten followed with The Mercer Kitchen, opened in July 1998, in the stylish Mercer Hotel in SoHo. This venture features an American-Provincial menu and ‘communal’ style tables in the open kitchen area.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Vongerichten claims to have invented molten chocolate cake in New York City in 1987, but the French chef and chocolatier Jacques Torres has disputed that, arguing that such a dish already existed in France. According to Vongerichten, he pulled a chocolate sponge cake from the oven before it was done and found that the center was still runny, but was warm and had both a good taste and a good texture.
In 2004, Vongerichten opened Spice Market (Southeast Asian street food) in NYC,
Facts & Trivia
Jean-Georges Ranked on the list of most popular Chef. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Jean-Georges Vongerichten celebrates birthday on March 16 of every year.
Perry Street in 2005 (French-American) also in NYC.
What is Jean-Georges Vongerichten known for?
Though Jean-Georges Vongerichten is one of the world’s most famous chefs, his skills extend far beyond the kitchen. A savvy businessman and restaurateur, Jean-Georges is responsible for the operation and success of 49 restaurants worldwide.
How old is Jean George Vongerichten?
65 years (March 16, 1957)
Who is Jean-Georges wife?
Marja Allen
What are Jean-Georges restaurants?
Restaurants
How many Michelin stars does Jean-Georges have?
| Country | United States |
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