Ben Pollinger facts for kids
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| Education | Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York |
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Ben Pollinger is a talented chef and restaurant owner. He is known for his delicious food and for earning a special award called a Michelin Star. He currently owns a restaurant called The Hill. Before that, he was the head chef at Oceana restaurant in New York City. Oceana received a Michelin Star in 2013 while he was leading the kitchen.
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Ben Pollinger's Journey as a Chef
Early Life and Learning
Ben Pollinger grew up in New Jersey. He first studied economics at Boston University. Later, he decided to follow his passion for cooking. He went to the Culinary Institute of America, a famous cooking school. He was the top student in his class when he graduated!
Becoming a Professional Chef
After culinary school, Ben Pollinger trained with a very famous chef named Alain Ducasse. He learned a lot at Ducasse's restaurant, Le Louis XV, in Monte Carlo. This experience helped him become a skilled chef.
Opening His Own Restaurants
Ben Pollinger became the executive chef at Oceana restaurant. He worked there until 2016. During his time at Oceana, the restaurant earned a prestigious Michelin Star. This award shows that a restaurant offers excellent food. In 2018, Ben Pollinger opened his own restaurant called The Hill. It is a popular place for people to enjoy his cooking.
See also
- List of Michelin starred restaurants
