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Judy Joo, Chef, Writer and TV Personality
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| Born | Summit, New Jersey |
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| Education | Kent Place School, Summit, New Jersey, U.S. Columbia University, School of Engineering and Applied Science; French Culinary Institute |
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Current restaurant(s)
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Award(s) won
Official "Hansik" Food Ambassador- the Korean Food Foundation, Best Standalone Restaurant (Jinjuu Soho)- Bar and Restaurant Design Awards, Best Korean Restaurant (Jinjuu Hong Kong)- Tatler Magazine, Michelin Guide Plate (Jinjuu Soho) 2015-2018, Exceptional Travel and Hospitality Award- 21st Century Icon Awards
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Judy Joo is a famous chef, author, and television personality. She is well-known for hosting "Korean Food Made Simple" on Food Network. She was also an Iron Chef UK and owns popular restaurants called Seoul Bird in London, Las Vegas, and New York. Judy Joo lives in New York City, London, and Asia.
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Early Life and Education
Judy Joo was born in Summit, New Jersey, in the United States. Her father, Dr. Eui Don Joo, was born in Chŏngju, North Korea. He moved to South Korea as a child with his family. He later became a doctor and moved to the United States.
Her mother, Young Nim Park, was born in Icheon, South Korea. She came to the USA to study chemistry.
Schooling and College
Judy Joo went to the Kent Place School in Summit from kindergarten through high school. After that, she studied at Columbia University. She earned a degree in industrial engineering.
Later, she decided to follow her passion for cooking. She went to a special cooking school called The French Culinary Institute. She studied pastry arts there and was one of the best students.
Judy Joo's Career
Before becoming a chef, Judy Joo worked in banking. She worked for big companies like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. She sold financial products to large businesses.
Becoming a Chef
In 2004, Judy Joo changed her career path. She started working as a chef. She worked in the test kitchens at Saveur magazine. She also helped start a program called "Harvest Time in Harlem" for Slow Food USA. This program taught city kids about healthy food.
Later, Judy Joo moved to London. There, she worked in famous restaurants owned by Gordon Ramsay. She also gained experience in other top restaurants around the world. These included The French Laundry in the US and The Fat Duck in the UK.
Opening Restaurants
In 2015, Judy Joo opened her own restaurant in London called Jinjuu. It became very popular for its modern Korean food. Jinjuu expanded to three locations.
In 2019, she started a new restaurant idea called Seoul Bird. This restaurant serves fast and tasty Korean food. The first Seoul Bird opened in London in 2020. More locations followed in London, Las Vegas, and New York. The New York location is even in the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets NBA team.
Author and Writer
Judy Joo has written two cookbooks. They are called "Korean Food Made Simple" and "Korean Soul Food." She also writes for many well-known magazines and newspapers. These include The Financial Times and National Geographic.
Media Appearances
Judy Joo is a well-known face on television. She was one of the four Iron Chefs on the show Iron Chef UK. This made her the first female Iron Chef in the United Kingdom.
She was also a judge on the Food Network show The Next Iron Chef. Judy Joo hosted "Korean Food Made Simple" for two seasons. This show was shown all over the world. She has also appeared on many other TV shows in the UK and the US. These include "(Today", "Good Morning America", and "Sunday Brunch".
See also
- Korean Americans in New York City
- Notable Columbia University Alumni
