George Mendes facts for kids
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| Education | Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York. |
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George Mendes is a famous chef known for his amazing cooking. He is the head chef at a restaurant called Aldea in New York City. Aldea has a special award called a Michelin star, which means it's one of the best restaurants around!
Chef George Mendes's Journey
George Mendes grew up in Danbury, Connecticut. He loved cooking and decided to study at the Culinary Institute of America. He finished his studies in 1992. After that, he worked with famous chefs like David Bouley at a restaurant called Bouley. He also learned from Alain Passard at L'Arpege in Paris, France. These experiences helped him become a top chef.
In 1996, Chef Bouley asked George Mendes to be the head chef at another restaurant called Le Zoo. Later, in 1998, he worked with Chef Sandro Gamba at Lespinasse in Washington, D.C. There, he learned how to make fancy "French luxe cuisine."
In 2016, George Mendes was on a TV show called "Our Portuguese Table." It was hosted by Angela Simões and Maria Lawton.
See also
- List of Michelin starred restaurants
