José Andrés

José Andrés
Andrés at the 2012 Time 100 gala
Born José Ramón Andrés Puerta
(1969-07-13) 13 July 1969
Mieres, Asturias, Spain
Nationality Spanish-American[1]
Occupation Chef
Children 3
Awards Michelin stars

José Ramón Andrés Puerta (born 13 July 1969), known as José Andrés, is a Spanish-American[1] chef often credited with bringing the small plates dining concept to America.[2] He owns restaurants in Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles; Las Vegas; South Beach, Florida; and Dorado, Puerto Rico. Andrés is chair of the advisory board for LA Kitchen,[3] a social enterprise in Los Angeles, California that works to reduce food waste, provide job training, and increase access to nutritious food. He was awarded a 2015 National Humanities Medal at a 2016 White House ceremony.[4]

Early life

Andrés was born in Mieres, Principality of Asturias, Spain.

Career

Early in his career, he trained under Ferran Adrià at the restaurant elBulli. Beginning in the fall of 2010, Andrés taught a culinary physics course at Harvard University with Ferran Adrià.[5] In May 2012, Andrés was named dean of Spanish Studies at The International Culinary Center, where he and Colman Andrews developed a curriculum in traditional and modern Spanish cuisine, which debuted in February 2013.[6] On 29 October 2012, he announced he was heading back to the classroom, and would teach his first course on how food shapes civilization at George Washington University next year.[7]

In response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, he formed World Central Kitchen which provides healthy food to families and individuals touched by disasters. The organization operated in Southern California during the December 2017 wildfires to assist firefighters and first responders including the huge Thomas Fire in Ventura County. The organization also provided food to families affected by the fires.[8]

Trump Hotel restaurant

Andrés planned to open a restaurant in the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, in 2016. After Donald Trump made disparaging comments about Mexicans in June 2015, Andrés withdrew from the contract with the Trump Organization, which then sued him.[9] Andrés counter-sued, and the parties reached a settlement in April 2017.[10] Andrés remains an outspoken critic of Trump.[11][12]

Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria response

Andrés emerged as a leader of the disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017. His efforts to provide assistance encountered obstacles from FEMA and government bureaucrats, so instead, "we just started cooking." He organized a grass-roots movement of chefs and volunteers to establish communications, food supplies, and other resources and started serving meals. Andrés and his organization World Central Kitchen (WCK)[13] served more than 2,000,000 meals in the first month after the hurricane.[14][15][16][17] WCK received two short term FEMA contracts and served more meals than the Salvation Army or the Red Cross, but its application for longer term support was denied.

Personal life

Andrés is married and has three daughters.[18] He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in December 2013.[1]

Restaurants

Along with partner Rob Wilder,[19] Andrés owns several restaurants:[20]

Signature restaurants:

  • minibar by José Andrés – Washington, DC – several chefs serve a prix fixe menu of about 25 small courses to six diners at a time. East Coast sister restaurant to é.[21] Received Two Stars from the DC edition of the Michelin Guide in 2016.[22]
  • é by José Andrés – Las Vegas, NV – several chefs serve a prix fixe menu of about 25 small courses to six diners at a time. West Coast sister restaurant to minibar.

Other restaurants:

  • America Eats Tavern – Washington, DC & Vienna, Virginia – Traditional American dishes in conjunction with the Foundation for the National Archives.
  • barmini by José Andrés – Washington, DC – Cocktail bar adjacent to minibar.
  • "The Bazaar by José Andrés" – South Beach, Florida – Spanish tapas featuring unique mixology and culinary experiences
  • Bazaar Meat by José Andrés – Las Vegas, Nevada – Modern steakhouse located in the SLS Hotel.
  • The Bazaar – Los Angeles, California and Miami Beach, Florida – A combination of traditional Spanish tapas and foods inspired by molecular gastronomy.
  • Bazaar Mar – downtown Miami, Florida – Seafood-focused, with extensive raw bar
  • Beefsteak – Washington, DC, Bethesda, Maryland, and Cleveland, Ohio – Vegetable-focused fast-casual restaurant.
  • China Chilcano – Washington, DC – Chinese, Japanese and Peruvian fusion. Included in Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand list of exceptional restaurants at moderate prices.[23]
  • China Poblano – Las Vegas, Nevada – Chinese and Mexican fusion.
  • J by José Andrés – Mexico City – Spanish and Mexican cuisine in the W Hotel.
  • Jaleo – Washington, DC, Bethesda, Maryland, Arlington, Virginia, Las Vegas, Nevada – Traditional Spanish tapas. DC location included in Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand list of exceptional restaurants at moderate prices.[24]
  • Mi Casa – Dorado, Puerto Rico – Spanish and traditional Puerto Rican cuisine.
  • Oyamel – Washington, DC – Small plates and antojitos. Included in Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand list of exceptional restaurants at moderate prices.[25]
  • Pepe – Washington, DC – Food Truck serving Spanish flautas.
  • Somni at The Bazaar – Los Angeles, California – Small dining room inside The Bazaar specializing in foods inspired by molecular gastronomy. Replaces SAAM, which was previously at this location. Only 10 diners at a time with 2 seatings per night.
  • Tres by José Andrés – Los Angeles, California – Lobby restaurant located in the SLS Hotel.
  • Zaytinya – Washington, DC, and Frisco, Texas – Small plates of food from the Mediterranean regions of Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. Included in Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand list of exceptional restaurants at moderate prices.[26]

Awards

TV

Books

  • Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America.[41] A cookbook on tapas and Spanish cuisine. Coauthored by Richard Wolffe
  • Vamos A Cocinar: Las Mejores Recetas del Programa de Tve[42] – a book based on his Spanish cooking show Vamos a cocinar.
  • Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen.[43] Companion book to Andrés' public television series.
  • We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time.[44] After Hurricane Maria, Chef José Andrés had a "crazy Dream" to feed Puerto Rico. Coauthored by Richard Wolffe.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Roxanne Roberts (14 November 2013). "Jose Andres becomes a U.S. citizen after 23 years in the country". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
  2. ↑ McLaughlin, Katy (2009-12-10). "Restaurant of the Future?". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
  3. ↑ "LA Kitchen". Retrieved 2015-02-19.
  4. ↑ "President Obama to Award 2015 National Humanities Medals". National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
  5. ↑ Black, Jane (24 March 2010). "Foam 101? Chefs Andrés, Adrià will teach at Harvard". Washington Post.
  6. ↑ Forbes, Paula (2 May 2012). "José Andrés Now the Dean of Spanish Studies at ICC". Eater.com.
  7. ↑ "Chef Jose Andres to Teach Class on Power of Fo". The New York Times. 20 October 2012. (dead link 18 September 2018)
  8. ↑ Hersko, Tyler (December 11, 2017). "Volunteer program providing healthy meals to families displaced by Thomas Fire". Ventura County Star. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  9. ↑ O'Connell, Jonathan (2016-04-29). "Donald Trump, José Andrés and the death of a grand Washington restaurant". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
  10. ↑ O'Connell, Jonathan (2017-04-07). "Trump Organization settles restaurant suit with chef José Andrés". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
  11. ↑ Hatic, Dana (2017-12-27). "Every Time José Andrés Took Aim at Trump in 2017". Eater. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
  12. ↑ Judkis, Maura (2018-01-08). "José Andrés offers to buy lunch for winners of Trump's 'Fake News Awards'". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
  13. ↑ "The Story of World Central Kitchen, the Nonprofit Serving Millions of Meals to Puerto Rico".
  14. ↑ "José Andrés Fed Puerto Rico, and May Change How Aid Is Given".
  15. ↑ "'The American Government Has Failed.' José Andrés Slams Puerto Rico Response". Time.
  16. ↑ Carman, Tim (October 18, 2017). "After Maria, José Andrés and his team have prepared more hot meals in Puerto Rico than the Red Cross". Washington Post. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  17. ↑ "He fed 2 million Puerto Ricans. Now this celebrity chef is being called a hero".
  18. ↑ "José Andrés". SBE. Retrieved 2013-06-07.
  19. ↑ "China Poblano - About José Andrés". Retrieved 19 April 2013.
  20. ↑ "ThinkFooodGroup - Restaurants". Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  21. ↑ "Minibar Restaurant Website". Retrieved 22 October 2012.
  22. ↑ Sidman, Jessica. "12 DC Restaurants Earn Michelin Stars". Washingtonian. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  23. ↑ Judkis, Maura. "Michelin announces its first D.C. honors: the Bib Gourmand list of affordable restaurants". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  24. ↑ Judkis, Maura. "Michelin announces its first D.C. honors: the Bib Gourmand list of affordable restaurants". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  25. ↑ Judkis, Maura. "Michelin announces its first D.C. honors: the Bib Gourmand list of affordable restaurants". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  26. ↑ Judkis, Maura. "Michelin announces its first D.C. honors: the Bib Gourmand list of affordable restaurants". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  27. ↑ "Restaurant and Chef Awards". James Beard Foundation. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  28. ↑ "Chef of the Year Bon Appetit 2004". Archived from the original on 26 June 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  29. ↑ "Spain to honor DC's celebrity chef Jose Andres". Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  30. ↑ "All We Can Eat – Jose Andres wins culinary arts prize". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
  31. ↑ "Jose Andres wins James Beard award". The Washington Post. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  32. ↑ "Jose Andres – 2012 TIME 100: The Most Influential People in the World". Time. 18 April 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  33. ↑ "President Obama to Award 2015 National Humanities Medals".
  34. ↑ "World-Renowned Chef José Andrés to Deliver Commencement Address". March 19, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  35. ↑ Parrish, Marlene (23 May 2007). "Dish: Jose vs. Flay". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  36. ↑ "Made in Spain".
  37. ↑ "THINKfoodGROUP's Rob Wilder Discusses the Minibar's Future".
  38. ↑ "Top Chef Season 7 – Episode 8: Foreign Affairs". 2010. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  39. ↑ Maura Judkis (13 March 2013). "Jose Andres appeared on ABC's 'The Taste'". The Washington Post.
  40. ↑ Alan Sepinwall (19 June 2013). "'Hannibal' producer Bryan Fuller on cannibal cuisine, renewal and more". HitFix.
  41. ↑ Andrés, José (2005). Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America. Crown Publishing Group. ISBN 978-1400053599.
  42. ↑ Andrés, José (2007). Vamos A Cocinar: Las Mejores Recetas del Programma de Tve. Spain: Editorial Planeta. ISBN 978-8408070368.
  43. ↑ Andrés, José (2008). Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen. Crown Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0307382634.
  44. ↑ Andrés, José (2018). We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time. Anthony Bourdain/Ecco. ISBN 978-0062864482.
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