Jean Georges Vongerichten Bio | Wiki
Jean Georges Vongerichten is a veteran French chef. He commands various restaurants in Miami Beach, Las Vegas, London, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Also, the New York’s Jean-Georges restaurant and Tangará Jean Georges in São Paulo’s luxurious Palácio Tangará, by Oetker Collection. He serves as the head chef of Eden Rock, St Barths. In addition, he has authored five cookbooks.
Jean Georges Vongerichten Age
He was born on March 16, 1957, in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France. Vongerichten is 66 years old.
Jean Georges Vongerichten Height
He is a man of average stature. Vongerichten stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx 1.7 m).
Jean Georges Vongerichten Family
He was born in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France to his loving parents. Vongerichten holds French nationality. Their home centered around the kitchen, where his mother and grandmother would prepare lunch for the almost 50 employees in their family-owned business each day. His passion for food began after he was taken to the 3-star Michelin-rated Auberge de l’Ill for a birthday dinner at the age of 16.
Jean Georges Vongerichten Wife
He is hitched to his gorgeous wife Marja Vongerichten. Marja is a Korean American/African-American actress and model born in 1976. Vongerichten was previously married and had two children, Louise who opened a restaurant, Chefs Club in New York, and Cedric, Executive chef of Perry Street. Marja has a young daughter, Chloe. Louise is married to Hamdi Ulukaya. Vongerichten is a proud grandfather of three grandchildren. Further, he spends weekends at a house in Waccabuc, New York.
Jean Georges Vongerichten Education
After attaining his high school diploma, he joined a Culinary school in Perpignan, France. Where he graduated with his Culinary skills.
Jean Georges Vongerichten Restaurants
Vongerichten commands various restaurants in Miami Beach, Las Vegas, London, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Some of the restturants inclue:
LAS VEGAS
- Prime Steakhouse
- Jean-Georges Steakhouse
MIAMI BEACH
- Matador Room
- Market at Edition
- Tropicale
PHILADELPHIA
- Jean-Georges Philadelphia
LOS ANGELES
- Jean-Georges Beverly Hills
- The Rooftop by JG
- NEW YORK CITY
- The Paris Cafe’
- ABC Cocina
- ABC Kitchen
- ABCV
- Jean-Georges
- Nougatine
- Terrace at Nougatine
- JoJo
- Louis
- Perry St
International
BAHAMAS Paradise Island
- Dune
BRAZIL São Paulo
- Tangara Jean-Georges
CHINA Shanghai
- Jean-Georges
- Mercato
- Guangzhou
JAPAN Tokyo
- JG Tokyo
MEXICO Los Cabos
- Seared
- Suviche
Jean Georges Vongerichten Chef
His training began soon after in a work-study program at the Auberge de l’Ill as an apprentice to Chef Paul Haeberlin. Vongerichten opened 10 restaurants around the world from 1980 to 1985 including the Meridien Hotel in Singapore, the Mandarin Hotel in Hong Kong, and the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok. He moved to the United States in 1985 under the auspices of consulting chef Louis Outhier. Vongerichten opened Le Marquis de Lafayette restaurant in Boston.
Moreover, in 1986, he arrived in New York to take over the executive Chef position at Lafayette in the Drake Swissôtel. After meeting with financiers Bob Giraldi and Phil Suarez, they opened a bistro, JoJo, in 1991. The JoJo became Best New Restaurant of the Year and earned three stars from The New York Times. In addition, he serves on the Food Council at City Harvest and runs his foundation, Food Dreams.
Cookbooks
Apart from commanding several restaurants, Vongerichten has authored five cookbooks. They include:
- Asian Flavorings of Jean-Georges in 2007
- Jean-Georges, co-authored with Mark Bittman in 1998
- Simple Cuisine, co-authored with Mark Bittman in 1991
- Home Cooking with Jean-Georges in 2011
- Simple to Spectacular in 2000
Jean Georges Vongerichten Net Worth
He has gathered a decent fortune from working as a chef and managing various restaurants in Miami Beach, Las Vegas, London, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Vongerichten’s net worth is $56 Million.
Who Is Jean Georges Vongerichten
Vongerichten is a veteran French chef. He commands various restaurants in Miami Beach, Las Vegas, London, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Also, the New York’s Jean-Georges restaurant and Tangará Jean Georges in São Paulo’s luxurious Palácio Tangará, by Oetker Collection. He serves as the head chef of Eden Rock, St Barths.
Is Jean Georges Vongerichten Married
He is hitched to his gorgeous wife Marja Vongerichten. Marja is a Korean American/African-American actress and model born in 1976. Vongerichten was previously married and had two children, Louise who opened a restaurant, Chefs Club in New York, and Cedric, Executive chef of Perry Street.
How Much Is Jean Georges Vongerichten Worth
He has attained a decent fortune of $56 Million through working as a chef and managing various restaurants in Miami Beach, Las Vegas, London, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo.