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Jean-Georges Vongerichten: Biography, Facts and Career

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten (German: [ʒãːˈʒɔrʒ fɔnɡəˈrɪçtn̩]; French: [ʒɑ̃ʒɔʁʒ vɔŋɡəʁiʃtɛn]; born March 16, 1957) is a French-American chef. Vongerichten owns restaurants in Miami Beach, Las Vegas, London, Paris, Shanghai, Philadelphia, and Tokyo, as well as New York's Jean-Georges restaurant and Tangará Jean Georges in São Paulo's Palácio Tangará, by Oetker Collection. He is head chef of Eden Rock, St Barths. Vongerichten is the author of five cookbooks, two with Mark Bittman.

Quick facts about Jean-Georges Vongerichten

  • Full name: Jean-Georges Vongerichten
  • Born: 1957-03-16
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Chef
  • Wikidata ID: Q2622346

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Who is Jean-Georges Vongerichten?

Jean-Georges Vongerichten (German: [ʒãːˈʒɔrʒ fɔnɡəˈrɪçtn̩]; French: [ʒɑ̃ʒɔʁʒ vɔŋɡəʁiʃtɛn]; born March 16, 1957) is a French-American chef.

What nationality is Jean-Georges Vongerichten?

Jean-Georges Vongerichten is France.

When was Jean-Georges Vongerichten born?

Jean-Georges Vongerichten was born on 1957-03-16.

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