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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