World chefs: Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Jean-Georges Vongerichten is a French chef. He was born in Alsace, France in 1957, and resides in New York City. Vongerichten commands restaurants in culinary capitals Las Vegas, London, Paris and Shanghai, as well as New York's Jean Georges restaurant. He is author of five cookbooks, two with The New York Times columnist Mark Bittman.

• Cooking style:  Contemporary French cuisine, Thai-inspired French fusion cuisine, American Nouvelle cuisine
• Website: jean-georges.com
• In March 1997, Vongerichten opened Jean Georges restaurant in the Trump International Hotel and Tower, earning a four star review from The New York Times less than three months after opening, and the "Chef of the Year Award" from John Mariani at Esquire. Jean Georges Restaurant remains one of seven restaurants in the city awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide.
• In November 2009 Vongerichten opened 'Market' in Boston's new W Hotel. Market was closed in December, 2013. 

Jean-Georges New York

Jean-Georges is married to a Korean American/African-American actress and model, Marja Vongerichten (née Marja Dominique Allen; born 1976). With Marja, he has a young daughter named Chloe. He also has two adult children, Cedric (who is also a chef) and Louise, from his first marriage.

Jean-Georges with wife Marja and daughter Chloe