Art Smith (chef) facts for kids
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Art Smith in 2009
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| Born | March 1, 1960 Jasper, Florida, United States |
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| Cooking style | Southern cuisine |
| Education | Florida State University |
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Current restaurant(s)
Blue Door in Chicago, Illinois
Art Smith's Réunion in Chicago, Illinois |
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Previous restaurant(s)
American European Express (transcontinental train)
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Charles Arthur Smith, born on March 1, 1960, is a famous American chef. He is known for his delicious Southern-style cooking. Chef Smith has cooked for important people, including former Florida governors Bob Graham and Jeb Bush. He was also the personal chef for TV star Oprah Winfrey until 2007.
Before becoming a well-known chef, Art Smith studied at Florida State University. During his time there, he gained experience by working at places like The Greenbrier and the Walt Disney Magic Kingdom College Program.
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Chef Art Smith's Projects
Chef Art Smith is not just a chef; he also works on projects that help people.
Common Threads Charity
Smith started a non-profit organization called Common Threads. This charity helps communities learn about healthy eating and good nutrition. Common Threads offers cooking and nutrition classes. It also teaches community leaders how to prepare healthy, affordable, and culturally diverse meals.
He is also on the board of directors for "Kids Café." This program helps provide nutritious food for children in Minneapolis.
Chef Smith's Restaurants
Chef Smith owns and runs several restaurants. One of his restaurants in Chicago is called TABLE fifty-two. He also has a restaurant named Art and Soul in Washington, D.C..
In 2009, Chef Smith participated in a TV show called Top Chef Masters, Season 1. He raised $10,000 for his Common Threads charity during the show.
Special Cooking Events
Chef Smith has cooked for many famous people and appeared on television.
Cooking for Leaders and Stars
He has cooked for former President Barack Obama and even for Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, who is the King of Sweden. Besides cooking for Florida governors, he has also prepared meals for artists like Romero Britto and actors such as Ali Landry and Eduardo Verástegui.
Television Appearances
Chef Smith has appeared on several TV shows. He was on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, where he helped families. In 2011, he was featured in a special TV show with singer Lady Gaga. They cooked a Thanksgiving meal together, making turkey and waffles. A few months later, Chef Smith became the head chef at Joanne Trattoria, an Italian restaurant in New York City owned by Lady Gaga's parents.
Awards and Recognition
Chef Art Smith has received several awards for his cooking and his work helping others.
- In 2002, he won the James Beard Award for his cookbook, Back to the Table: The Reunion of Food and Family.
- In 2001, he received the Gourmand World Cookbook Award in the “For Human Values” category.
- The James Beard Foundation named him Humanitarian of the Year in 2007.
- In 2008, Art Smith was honored by being inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame.
Personal Life
Art Smith lives in Jasper, Florida with his husband, Jesus Salgueiro. Jesus Salgueiro is a painter. They got married in 2011 at the Lincoln Memorial, after being together for 10 years. They both spend their time helping others, from teaching children's cooking classes to providing humanitarian aid. Chef Smith and his husband have adopted five children.
