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Fulcher, Chris

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Chris FulcherEclipse Restaurant and Bar, Villa Montana ResortAguadilla, Puerto Ricotaped at Old Stone FarmhouseSt. Thomas, USVI Above Surfers Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Chris Fulcher has settled in to run his own restaurant. Fulcher came to Great Chefs' attention when he was working at The Old Stone Farmhouse in St. Thomas. Fulcher studied at Southeast [...]

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Barletti, Massimo

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Massimo Barlettias taped atRestaurant TrebbianoSao Paulo, Brazil  When young Massimo Barletti had to decide what he wanted to study, he told his father he didn’t want to study at all, he just wanted to cook. Surprise — there is a lot of studying involved in becoming a chef! Barletti studied and trained at the Saffi [...]

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Lorenz, Hubert

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Hubert LorenzThe Culinary WizardSan Diego CAtaped atCaneel Bay ResortSt. John, U.S.V.I.http://www.theculinarywizard.com  As executive chef at Caneel Bay Resort, Hubert Lorenz was hired to oversee the reorganization of the kitchen prior to the grand re-opening after the resort was acquired by The Rosewood Hotel Group. He headed up a staff of seventy-five when he was taped [...]

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Kaemmerle, Philippe

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Philippe KaemmerleArt Institute of New YorkNew York City NYFrench Culinary InstituteNew York Cityhttp://www.artinstitutes.edu Alsace, located on the French and German border, is known for dishes that draw elements from both cuisines. Philippe Kaemmerle’s career began at that intersection of culinary cultures, and he went on to create pastries for some of New York’s best restaurants [...]

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Davila, Suzana

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Suzana DavilaCafe Poca CosaTucson AZhttp://www.cafepocacosatucson.com Brilliant color surrounds her, ebullient energy propels her, love and passion for her art and her friends — others might call them customers — drive her. Suzana Davila is the flame in the center of her popular restaurant in the center of Tucson. Inside a prosaic hotel built on the [...]

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Roberts, Michael

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Michael Robertstaped atTrumpsLos Angeles CA Chef Michael Roberts was more interested in bold flavors than subtle nuances, and the ethnic mix of Southern California — Mexican, Southwest, and Asian — provided the models for his culinary improvisations. Roberts, a New York native with a degree in music from New York University, was a motivating force [...]

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Love, Norman

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Norman LoveNorman Love ConfectionsFt. Myers FLhttp://www.normanloveconfections.com There is a cartoon depicting two mathematicians standing before a board filled with incredibly complex equations. One points to a spot in the equation and says to the other, “and then a miracle happens.” Such a miracle must have happened in Norman Love’s training and experience that vaulted him [...]

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Douglas, Thomas

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Thomas DouglasDahlia LoungeSeattle WAhttp://www.tomdouglas.com When you want to enjoy dinner in Seattle — or find a wonderful caterer, or go to a great bakery, or even rent space to hold a fabulous event — the chances are excellent you'll be crossing paths with Tom Douglas and his wife and partner Jackie Cross. The Dahlia Lounge, [...]

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O’Connell, Patrick

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Patrick O'ConnellThe Inn at Little WashingtonWashington VAhttp://www.theinnatlittlewashington.com If Patrick O’Connell had continued on his initial career path and become an actor, it is possible that by now he would have a Tony and an Oscar on his mantel. Instead, he decided to become a chef, and his Inn at Little Washington has garnered just about [...]

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Yagihashi, Takashi

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

 Takashi YagihashiTributeFarmington Hills MI Takashi Yagihashi has travelled a culinary path that has taken him through some of the finest kitchens in every corner of the world. In 2003 that path led him to the stage at the James Beard Awards, accepting the award as Best Chef, Mid-west. Yagihashi describes his high-concept food as  “contemporary [...]

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