David Burke (chef)
David Burke (February 27, 1962) is an American chef and restaurateur, known for his appearance on the reality TV program Iron Chef America.[1]
Early life
David Burke grew up in Hazlet, New Jersey.[1] He was educated at the Culinary Institute of America. He went on to hone his skills with French chefs Pierre Troisgros, Georges Blanc and Gaston Lenôtre.[citation needed]
Career
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.
In 2010, Burke was a competitor on the second season of Top Chef Masters, but did not move on to the Champions' Rounds.[2]
Burke also competed on Top Chef Masters Season 5. He was eliminated on Episode 9 in the Teacher Tribute challenge with his Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé with Orange Peel & Raspberry Sauce.
Restaurants
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- David Burke Kitchen - (New York City, New York) at The James Hotel
- 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 - closed)
- David Burke's Primehouse - (Chicago, Illinois)
- Fromagerie - (Rumson, New Jersey - closed)
- Hawaiian Tropic Zone - (New York City, New York - closed)/(Las Vegas, Nevada), Consulting Chef
- restaurant.mc - (Millburn, New Jersey), Consulting Chef
- David Burke Prime Steakhouse - Foxwoods, Connecticut
- Fishtail - (New York City, New York)
- Grillhouse by David Burke - (Schaumburg, IL, Illinois)
- Burke In The Box (Las Vegas, Nevada) at McCarran International Airport[3]
Awards
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- 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"
Products
- David Burke Flavor Spray[citation needed]
- Flavor Magic[citation needed]
- David Burke Gourmet Pops[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fabricant, Florence (November 9, 1988). "New Wave in the East River: David Burke", The New York Times. "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."
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- ↑ http://www.yelp.com/biz/burke-in-the-box-las-vegas
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