Eric Aubriot facts for kids
| Born | 1972-05-15 Paris, France |
|---|---|
| Cooking style | French |
| Education | Les Pres d'Eugenie |
Éric Aubriot was born in Paris, France, on May 15, 1972. He is a talented French-American chef. He moved from France to the United States when he was a child.
Éric Aubriot started his cooking journey by training with famous chefs. He learned from Michel Guérard at Les Pres d'Eugenie in Eugenie Les Bains, France. This restaurant had three Michelin Stars, which means it was considered one of the best. There, he learned many special techniques of French cooking. He also trained with Chef Alain Ducasse at the Louis XV hotel in Monaco. This was another top restaurant with three Michelin Stars.
Becoming a Chef in the U.S.
Starting in Chicago
After two years of training in France, Aubriot came back to the United States. He chose to live in Chicago. He first worked as a pastry cook at a restaurant called Gypsy. A pastry cook makes delicious desserts and baked goods.
Later, Aubriot worked at a famous restaurant named Carlos in Highland Park, Illinois. He started as a sous-chef, which is like a second-in-command in the kitchen. Then, he became the chef de cuisine. This means he was in charge of all the cooking in the kitchen. He worked under Chef Jacky Pluton at Carlos, which was a Mobil Four-Star restaurant.
Opening His Own Restaurants
In May 1998, Éric Aubriot opened his very first restaurant. He named it after himself and his wife at the time, Stephanie. The restaurant was very successful and got great reviews from food critics.
Over the years, Aubriot worked at several other restaurants.
- In 2002, he became a consulting chef at Tournesol. This was a French bistro in Lincoln Square.
- In 2004, he moved to Fuse, a restaurant inside Hotel 71.
- In 2007, he worked at Alhambra, a Middle Eastern restaurant.
- In 2008, he was at Il Fiasco, an Italian restaurant in Andersonville.
- In March 2011, he was working at his Izakaya restaurant called Lure in Chinatown.
Life Today
As of 2013, Éric Aubriot mainly lives in upstate New York. He continues his culinary career there, creating delicious food.
He has been recognized for his talent in cooking. He was nominated twice for the James Beard Rising Star award. This award celebrates young chefs who are making a big impact in the food world.
