Chef Bios: Daniel Boulud

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Oct 13, 2010 @ 10:02 PM

Daniel Boulud was born and raised in Saint-Pierre de Chandieu, France on his family's farm. At age 15, Boulud was a finalist in France's competition for the Best Culinary Apprentice. Soon after, he went on to train with Roger Verge, Georges Blanc, Michel Guerard. Next, he went to Copenhagen, where he worked in some of the city's finest restaurants over the next two years.

Boulud's first job in the United States was as chef to The European Commission in Washington, DC. From there, he went served as executive chef at Le Cirque from 1986 to 1992. In 1993, Boulud opened Daniel in New York. In 1998, he opened Cafe Boulud, a restaurant meant to honor his grandparents. Today he has more than ten restaurants in New York, Miami, Palm Beach, Vancouver, London and Beijing.

QUICKFACTS:

Culinary Style: French

Restaurants: Daniel, Café Boulud (2), DB Bistro Moderne (2), Bar Boulud, Maison Boulud, Lumière, DBGB Kitchen & Bar, Bar Pleiades

Signature Dish: Crisp Paupiettes of Sea Bass in Barolo Sauce; Foie Gras Stuffed Burger

Born: 1955

DID YOU KNOW?

Daniel Boulud publishes a bi-monthly column in Elle Decor magazine called "Daniel's Dish."