厨师乔纳森-瓦克斯曼

乔纳森-瓦克斯曼是土生土长的加利福尼亚人，成长于一个崇尚烹饪艺术的家庭。在获得Paris La Varenne 烹饪学校的大文凭后，他回到加利福尼亚州，先后在 Domaine Chandon 和传奇餐厅 Chez Panisse 的 Alice Waters 工作。1979 年，他成为圣莫尼卡 Michael's 餐厅的行政主厨，并在那里开发了自己的加州美食。1984 年，他在纽约开设了标志性的Jams 餐厅。

Today, Waxman is the chef/owner of Barbuto in Manhattan’s West Village, Jams at 1 Hotel Central Park, Adele’s in Nashville, and Baffi in Atlanta. He is the recipient of many accolades, highlighted by the 2016 James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York City. Waxman's numerous TV appearances include Top Chef Masters, Top Chef, Recipe for Deception, and MasterChef. His charitable work includes Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Citymeals on Wheels, and many others. Waxman is the author of three cookbooks including: The Barbuto Cookbook, A Great American Cook, and Italian, My Way. Waxman lives in Manhattan’s Upper West Side with his wife and three children.