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 March 1, 1960) is a famous American chef. He is known for his delicious Southern cooking. Chef Smith has cooked for many important people, including former Florida governors and even Oprah Winfrey.
Before becoming a well-known chef, Art Smith studied at Florida State University. During his studies, he gained cooking experience at places like The Greenbrier and the Walt Disney Magic Kingdom College Program.
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What is Common Threads?
Art Smith started a special non-profit group called Common Threads. This group helps communities learn about healthy eating. They offer cooking and nutrition classes. Their goal is to teach people how to make healthy, affordable, and culturally friendly meals.
Chef Smith also helps with "Kids Café," a program in Minneapolis that provides good food for children. He has even raised money for Common Threads by appearing on TV shows.
Cooking for Famous People
Chef Smith has cooked for many well-known individuals. He prepared meals for former President Barack Obama. He also cooked for Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, who is the King of Sweden.
Besides cooking for Florida governors, he has also cooked for artists like Romero Britto. He has also cooked for film stars such as Ali Landry and Eduardo Verástegui. You might have seen him on TV shows like Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
In 2011, Chef Smith appeared on a TV special with singer Lady Gaga. They cooked a Thanksgiving meal together, making turkey and waffles. Later, he became the head chef at an Italian restaurant in New York City owned by Lady Gaga's parents.
Awards and Recognition
Art Smith has received several awards for his cooking and his work:
- In 2002, he won a James Beard Award for his cookbook, Back to the Table: The Reunion of Food and Family.
- He received the Gourmand World Cookbook Award in 2001 for "Human Values."
- The James Beard Foundation named him Humanitarian of the Year in 2007.
- In 2008, Art Smith was honored by being added to the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame.
About Art Smith's Family
Art Smith lives in Jasper, Florida. He is married to Jesus Salgueiro, who is a painter. They got married in 2011. Together, they spend time helping others. They teach cooking classes for children and support humanitarian causes. Art Smith and his husband have adopted five children.
