Dave Beran facts for kids

Dave Beran is a well-known American chef. He is famous for creating amazing dishes. He has also won many awards for his cooking.

Early Life and Learning

Dave Beran was born in Ashland, Wisconsin. He went to Lake Forest College. He finished his studies there in 2003.

What He Does

Dave Beran used to be the head chef at a restaurant called Next. This restaurant was co-owned by Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas. In 2016, he decided to leave Next. He wanted to open his own restaurants in Los Angeles. He later opened two restaurants in Santa Monica, California. These were called Dialogue and Pasjoli. Both restaurants earned a special award called a Michelin star. Dialogue is now closed.

Awards and Recognition

Under Dave Beran's leadership, the Next restaurant won an important award. It received the James Beard award for Best New Restaurant in 2012. In 2014, Dave Beran won another big award. He received the James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef: Great Lakes. He had been nominated three times before winning. Also in 2014, Food & Wine magazine recognized him. He was named one of the best new chefs that year. Ten other chefs from around the country were also on this list.

His Life Outside Work

Dave Beran lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jamie Schneiter. They have two French Bulldogs. He is also a very active marathon runner. He has run the Chicago Marathon and gone to work a full day afterward.