Success StoriesJ&W has a long history of producing the top chefs in their chosen field. Below are just a few highlights of J&W culinary alumni and what they're up to.
 Emeril Lagasse '78, '90 HDRAs a world renowned chef, restaurateur, best selling author and famous culinary TV personality, Emeril Lagasse ’78, ’90 HDR is one the university’s most visible and successful graduates.  Tyler Florence '94, '04 HDRCelebrity Chef Tyler Florence travels the world, hosts three shows on the Food Network, and is a successful cookbook author.  Beau MacMillan '91Beau MacMillian ‘91, executive chef at Elements Restaurant, takes down Iron Chef Bobby Flay in the “Kobe Beef Battle.”  Jeff Weinstein '98Through hyped media exposure, Jeff Weinstein '98 has captured the buzz of critics and customers through his unique Los Angeles-based burger joint, The Counter.  Will Gilson '05The 24-year-old rising star is the talk of  Jesse Goldstein, '98Having nourished heartthrobs and heroes like Antonio Banderas, Harrison Ford and Viggo Mortensen on big budget movie sets, you’d expect Jesse Goldstein ’98 to have a mantel groaning under countless “grip and grin” snapshots with the stars...  Michelle Bernstein '94, '03 HDRAfter an early career in dance, career-changer Michelle Bernstein becomes a culinary star after graduating from J&W's North Miami Campus.  Chris Cosentino '94Owner of San Francisco's celebrated Incanto, rising star Chris Cosentino appears on the Martha Stewart Show  Zamzani Wahab '97Zamzani Wahab '97, known as “The Singing Chef,” is a celebrity chef, actor, radio host, college lecturer and event producer.  Gerald A. Fernandez, Sr. '76, '99 HDRGerald A. Fernandez, Sr. '76, '99 HDR, is president and founder of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA).  J&W Grads are "Chefs to the Stars"J&W Grads Tap Into Booming Personal Chef Industry for the Rich and Famous  Lorena Garcia '00By trading in a law degree for a chef’s jacket, Lorena Garcia changed careers and headed to J&W’s North Miami Campus to study her passion for culinary. She’s now close to becoming a household name in the Latino culinary landscape.  William SchutzPracticing the Physics of Food at Johnson & Wales  Chef Aarón SanchezThe son of celebrated Mexican cooking authority Zarela Martinez, Aarón’s passion, commitment and skills have placed him among the country’s leading contemporary Latin chefs.  Anna Olson ‘95J&W Denver graduate, Anna Olson ‘95 joins Food Network Canada after a seven-year stint as pastry chef at Inn on the Twenty in Jordan, Ontario.  Michael Bloise '98As a former executive chef of Wish in Miami Beach, rated one of the top 20 restaurants in the country by Esquire magazine, Micheal Bloise can look back and point to certain events in his career that have led him to where he is today.  Adrianne Calvo '04Just 21 years old, this '04 J&W grad is putting the finishing touches on her first cookbook and opening her own restaurant in Miami this year.  Virginia Santasiero Philip ’89America's Best Sommelier  Kurt Boucher '96J&W alum Kurt Boucher ’96, former longtime executive chef at the Pine Creek Cook House competes on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America"  Graham Elliot BowlesGraham Elliot Bowles blends equal parts of creativity, technique and aesthetics as Chef de cuisine of Avenues at the Peninsula Chicago.  Natalia Rusin, R.D. '01Natalia Rusin '01 is a Culinary Development and Nutrition Specialist for CulinArt Inc.  Dan Orr '85Dan Orr calls for “respect” in his 700-seat New York Guastavino's.  Andy Husbands '94Andy Husbands is a Best-of-Boston award-winning chef, restaurant owner, and cookbook author  Jules RamosChef Jules Ramos cooks up style at his Rhode Island restaurant Moda  Katy Sparks '86As one of Wine Spectator magazine’s “America’s hottest young chefs,” Katy Sparks ’86 is turning up the heat in her New York Quilty’s kitchen.  Jack Aspinall '01J&W alum traveled to  Johnny Carino '81Being a Chef, Firefighter, Restaurant Entrepreneur, and TV Star are “all in a day’s work” for this versatile talent.  Jeannette Stefan-Ozaga '99Talking TV with Telemundo chef, Jeanette Stefan-Ozga ‘99  Champe Speidel 01'Champe Speidel, former head chef of Providence’s “Gracie’s,” opens Persimmon’s in Bristol, R.I. to great acclaim.  Jim Botsacos '87Executive Chef of New York’s famed Molyvos.  Alfredo PatiñoChoosing a life in the kitchen, over the fast pace of Wall Street, Alfredo Patiño combines his love of food and artistry, opening his own Miami restaurant following his position with The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove  Robert Carter '89 '99 HDRExecutive Chef, Peninsula Grill; partner, Hank's Seafood Restaurant  Loren Falsone '91Culinary Entrepreneur, Consultant. In 12 short years, Loren Falsone has accomplished more than most people do in a lifetime...  Lt. Frank Fuller '92From the Navy to the White House, Lt. Fank Fuller ‘92, Director of Presidential Food Service, served up food for the nation.  Barry Frieser '95General Manager, Sodexho. Although already successful in his career, Barry felt he needed more knowledge of cooking and back of the house fundamentals to elevate his career to the next level.  Hugh Sinclair, '99Chef/Owner, Chef Irie Spice, Personal Chef Services and Catering in Broward and Dade areas in South Florida  Gloria Cabral '02Gloria Cabral '02 was recognized for her accomplishments by the Rhode Island chapter of the American Culinary Federation by being voted Chef of the Year.  Laurence Gottlieb '97Executive Sous Chef of White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, M.E.  Charles Dwayne Ridgaway ’95Charles Dwayne Ridgaway ’95 has recently published a book, “Lasagna: The Art of Layered Cooking.”  Jennifer Diamond ‘88TechnoChef™ Mixes Food and Science  Brian Kolodziej '82Vice President, Culinary Innovations and Operations, Metromedia Restaurant Group. Nation's Restaurant News recognized Brian in 2003 as one of its Top 50 R&D Culinarians...  Gregory M. Retz '96Executive Chef/Area Support Assistant, Sodexho. Bland hospital food...three words you will not find associated with Chef Gregory Retz CEC... Marie Ramirez '97Event Manager, Williamsburg Marriott Hotel. Starting as an assistant sous chef, she quickly began her ascension within the property, landing as the event manager... Sandra Duck '04Manager at Eurest Dining Services, a member of the Compass Group. Philip Munroe '95General Manager of Sal & Carvao. |
 
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