Larry Forgione facts for kids
Larry Forgione (born in 1952) is a well-known chef from the United States. He became famous for his work at a restaurant called An American Place in New York City. Many talented chefs learned from him, including Christina Machamer, David Shalleck, Melissa Kelly, and Alexandra Guarnaschelli. His son, Marc Forgione, is also a chef with his own restaurant and has appeared on the TV show Iron Chef America.
Early Life and Training
Larry Forgione was born in 1952 on Long Island, New York. He loved cooking from a young age. To become a professional chef, he attended the Culinary Institute of America. This is a very famous school for chefs.
A Famous Chef
Forgione is known for creating delicious American food. He opened his restaurant, An American Place, in New York City. He received a special award called "America's Best Chef" from the James Beard Foundation. He was also honored as "Chef of the Year" by the Culinary Institute of America. These awards show how respected he is in the cooking world.
Beyond the Kitchen
Larry Forgione also helped start a company called American Spoon Foods. This company makes special food products in northern Michigan. He also wrote a cookbook called An American Place Cookbook. This book won a James Beard Award for being the best American cookbook.
