David Rosengarten facts for kids

David Rosengarten (born January 25, 1950) is a well-known American chef, author, and television personality. He hosted or co-hosted over 2,500 TV shows on the Food Network between 1994 and 2001.

About David Rosengarten

David Rosengarten was born in New York City. His father, Leonard Rosengarten, worked in the garment industry. His mother was Lorraine Stein.

He married Constance Childs on October 15, 1983. Their wedding was even catered by famous TV personality Martha Stewart. David has two daughters, Andrea and Sarah, and a son, Bjorn. His daughters often appeared on his Food Network cooking show, Taste. His son, Bjorn, has worked behind the scenes for TV shows and studied sound engineering.

David went to Colgate University and earned a degree in 1971. He also has a doctorate in dramatic literature from Cornell University. Before becoming a food expert, he was a professor of theater at Skidmore College.

Writing and Publications

David Rosengarten has written for many popular magazines and newspapers. From 1995 to 1999, he was an editor for Gourmet Magazine. He also reviewed restaurants in New York City for them.

He wrote articles for major US newspapers like The New York Times and New York Daily News. He was also the weekly wine columnist for Newsday.

Other magazines and websites he has written for include Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Harper's Bazaar, and Forbes. He currently writes for Saveur and the Huffington Post.

From 2001 to 2007, David wrote and published his own newsletter called The Rosengarten Report. In 2003, this newsletter won a James Beard Foundation Award. This award is like an Oscar for food and cooking! At its most popular, the newsletter had 50,000 paid readers.

Books by David Rosengarten

David Rosengarten has also written several cookbooks and food-related books:

• David Rosengarten Entertains: Fabulous Parties for Food Lovers (2004)
• The Dean & DeLuca Cookbook (1996)
• It's All American Food: The Best Recipes for More Than 400 New American Classics (2003)
• Red Wine with Fish: The New Art of Matching Wine with Food (1989)
• Taste: One Palate's Journey through the World's Greatest Dishes (1998)

Television Career

David Rosengarten's first show on the Food Network was Food News & Views. He then created and hosted his own show called Taste. This show started in February 1994 and was on the Food Network for eight years. He also co-hosted In Food Today.

He has often appeared on NBC's Today show, sharing his cooking tips and recipes.

In 2012, David Rosengarten started his own YouTube channel called RosengartenTV. Here, he shares more of his cooking knowledge and adventures with a wider audience.

Food Tours and Travel

Since October 2006, David Rosengarten has been leading and hosting special food tours. He takes groups of people to explore the food and culture of different regions. Some of the places he has visited include the Mediterranean area, India, and Iceland. These tours allow people to experience unique foods and learn about local traditions.