David Burke (chef)
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David Burke (February 27, 1962) is an American chef and restaurateur, who grew up in Hazlet, New Jersey.[1]
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[edit] Culinary education
David Burke was educated at the Culinary Institute of America. He went on to perfect his skills with French chefs Pierre Troisgros, Georges Blanc and Gaston Lenôtre.
[edit] Iron Chef America experience
Featured once on Iron Chef America, he lost by a small margin to Bobby Flay. This show appeared during the second season, the thirteenth episode. The featured ingredient was lamb.
[edit] Top Chef Masters
In 2010, Burke was a competitor on the second season of Top Chef Masters, but did not move on to the Champions' Rounds.[2]
[edit] Restaurants
- David Burke Kitchen - (New York City, New York) at The James Hotel ( www.jameshotels.com )
- David Burke Townhouse - (New York City, New York) (Formerly David Burke and Donatella)
- David Burke at Bloomingdale's- (Bloomingdales, New York City, New York)
- David Burke Modern American Cuisine- (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- David Burke's Primehouse- (Chicago, Illinois)
- Fromagerie- (Rumson, New Jersey)
- Hawaiian Tropic Zone- (New York City, New York)/(Las Vegas, Nevada), Consulting Chef
- restaurant.mc - (Millburn, New Jersey), Consulting Chef
- David Burke Prime Steakhouse - Foxwoods, Connecticut
- Fishtail- (New York City, New York)
[edit] Awards
- 1991 Chefs in America- "Chef of the Year"
- 1995 Culinary Institute of America- "Auggie Award"
- 1996 & 1997 Robert Mondavi- "Culinary Award of Experience"
- 1998 The Vatel Club- "Chef of the Year"
- 1998 Chef Magazine- "Chef of the Year"
[edit] Products
- David Burke Flavor Spray
- Flavor Magic
- David Burke Gourmet Pops[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Fabricant, Florence. "New Wave in the East River: David Burke", The New York Times, November 9, 1988. Accessed March 1, 2008. "These are heady accomplishments for someone who grew up thinking that the ultimate dessert was a Yodel, and who first set foot in a professional kitchen at 15, as a dishwasher in a Sheraton Inn near his home in Hazlet, N.J."
- ^ Karps, Aynsley (February 11, 2010). "Weighing the Top Chef Masters". Zagat. http://www.zagat.com/Blog/Detail.aspx?SNP=NB&SCID=34&BLGID=26373.
- ^ "David Burke's Gourmet Pops business". http://www.gourmetpops.com/.
