Expertise is a desired quality in all aspects of human life. The need to own the best and be served by the best has created an ongoing market that extends to food, the natural fuel for our body’s survival. Even though the primary purpose of food is to serve as fuel for our body, we still want to eat the best meals. After all, just because a car’s primary function is to get you from place to place doesn’t mean you won’t get away with it. Chef and TV personality Geoffrey Zakarian is committed to the art and process of making great meals. Learn more about him below.
Biography of Geoffrey Zakarian
Today, Geoffrey Zakarian is a household name in the culinary world. One of the most renowned chefs in the world with restaurants in major US cities, but this journey took time and courage.
It all started on July 25, 1959. Geoffrey was born to immigrant parents, an Armenian father and a Polish mother. They both ended up becoming American citizens. Geoffrey is not the only child of his in-laws. He has two siblings, a sister named Virginia and a brother named George.
Education equips us with the tools and skills we need to achieve our life goals. Geoffrey’s education began at Burncoat High School in 1977 before moving on to an economics degree that would help him run several successful restaurants at Worcester State University.
Having considered his interests and passion, Geoffrey Zakarian went to the Culinary Institute of the United States in New York to earn an associate’s degree before heading to France to complete his chef studies.
During his studies, his career in the In 1982, he worked as an apprentice chef with chef Daniel Boulud at Le Cirque in France. His apprenticeship ended in 1987.
He returned to the United States and startedworking in different restaurants. In 1990, Geoffrey’s career as a chef took a giant leap forward and he became the chef of a restaurant in Manhattan called 44. Geoffrey’s appointment as head chef proved to be a masterstroke. The restaurant received an excellent rating from the New York Times, which described the restaurant as better than necessary because of Zakarian.
As a rising star in the food industry, Geoffrey Zakarian’s services were in demand by several establishments. He was hired to oversee Old Navy’s coffee bar and coffee maker division. He also worked at the Blue Door restaurant at the Delano Hotel in Miami. He got another executive chef job at the Patroon, also in Manhattan.
Geoffrey is not confined to the United States but has returned to Paris and worked with celebrity chef Alain Passard at l’Arpège.
Chefs are considered culinary creators who make art with their tastes. Geoffrey Zakarian’s style can be described as modern with roots in French cuisine.
His style defined the two restaurants he owned, named City and Country located in Manhattan. Both restaurants have been highly praised, particularly awarded with a Michelin star. Unfortunately the restaurants were closed in 2009.
Geoffrey Zakarian currently consults for a restaurant in Atlantic City, Water Club and is a chef at Lamb’s Club in New York. He also put his wealth of experience into writing and published a book titled Geoffrey Zakarian’s Town/Country. He is also a television personality having appeared on numerous shows such as Chopped, 24-hour restaurant, Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, among others.
Wife, son and family
Geoffrey Zakarian was able to maintain a stable family life despite his success and fame. Although he was married to Heather Karaman for 10 years, he has been married to Margaret Anne Williams since 2005.
His marriage to Margaret, a marketing executive, produced three children – two daughters and a son, George Harris Zakarian. His daughters are called Madeline and Anna Zakarian.
Is he gay?
Everyone often wonders about the sexuality of chiefs, because they practice a profession reputed to be reserved for women. However, this is a false belief. Everyone loves food and anyone and everyone can enjoy doing it. To our knowledge, Geoffrey Zakarian is heterosexual and has been in stable and happy heterosexual relationships for decades.
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