Fueled by passion, grit and a knack for artful innovation, Chef David Burke is one of the best known and most respected chefs in modern American and French cuisine.
Considered a leading pioneer in the culinary arts, Burke, a New Jersey native, is also recognized internationally for his revolutionary techniques, exceptional skills , successful restaurant empire and his many TV appearances. In the parlance of today’s celebrity driven culture, he is a rock star of the culinary world.
At just 26, Burke’s kitchen mastery won him the executive chef position of New York City’s legendary River Cafe. While there, he became the first American ever to win the prestigious Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Diplome d’Honneur, cementing his reputation as a leading international chef. He subsequently won Japan’s Nippon Award for Excellence, the Robert Mondavi Award of Excellence and two nominations for James Beard Best Chef. Burke was also awarded a coveted three-star New York Times review for the River Café and later became a familiar guest on TV’s Top Chef.
