Ben Pollinger facts for kids
| Born | New Jersey |
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| Education | Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York |
| Spouse | Christine Pollinger |
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Ben Pollinger is a talented American chef. He was once the head chef at Oceana restaurant in New York City. This restaurant earned a special award called a Michelin star. A Michelin star is like a gold medal for restaurants, showing they offer amazing food and service.
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Ben Pollinger's Journey to Becoming a Chef
Ben Pollinger grew up in New Jersey. He first studied economics at Boston University. But his passion was cooking! He then went to the Culinary Institute of America. This is a famous school for chefs. Ben was the top student in his class, which means he was the "valedictorian."
Learning from the Best Chefs
After culinary school, Ben trained with a very famous chef named Alain Ducasse. He worked at Chef Ducasse's restaurant, Le Louis XV, in Monte Carlo. This experience helped him learn advanced cooking skills.
When he came back to New York, Ben worked at several well-known restaurants. He spent over seven years gaining experience at places like Lespinasse, Les Celebrites, Tabla, and Union Square Cafe. These experiences helped him become a skilled and creative chef.
Opening His Own Restaurant
Ben Pollinger became the executive chef at Oceana restaurant. He led the kitchen there for many years. In 2016, he left Oceana to start his own project. He opened his own restaurant called The Hill in 2018.
See also
- List of Michelin starred restaurants
