Wolfgang Puck

Celebrity chef and restaurateur

Wolfgang Puck - Celebrity chef and restaurateur
Born

July 8th, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An Austrian-American chef and entrepreneur, developed a new style of cooking that combined French techniques with Asian and Californian influences. Opened the celebrated restaurant Spago in Beverly Hills in 1982, which earned multiple awards. Authored several cookbooks and starred in numerous cooking shows, bringing culinary arts to a wider audience. Expanded culinary empire by launching catering services and a line of kitchen appliances.

Opened Spago in Beverly Hills

Authored multiple best-selling cookbooks

Starred in several cooking shows

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