User:JBenini/Pichet Ong

'Pichet Ong (pee-shay, born October 28, 1969) is a chef regarded by many to be an authority in the world of desserts. Best known for eschewing the heavy use of sugar and applying savory technique such as reductions into creating more flavorful desserts, he mixes classic technique and whimsical culinary style. Three times awarded 3-stars by the New York Times, a career breakthrough was his tenure as pastry chef for Jean Georges Vongerichten opening several of his restaurants, including Spice Market. In 2002, he opened P*ONG in New York City, where he applied his sweet and savory approach to cooking across the menu, starting a gastronomic trend that was captured by The New York Times, Elle, O, the Oprah Magazine, Bon Appetit, and Food & Wine. From 2012 to 2013 he was a judge on the Food Network reality show, Sugar Dome.

Trained as an architect under Stanley Saitowitz at the University of California at Berkeley, and a former recipient of the American Poets Award, he published The Sweet Spot in 2008, which made it on several “top” lists including The New York Times and Gourmet. His is a multiple James Beard Award nominee, a StarChefs award winner, has been a guest on Martha Stewart Live and Food Network. He travels worldwide to give demonstrations, is one of the few American guests at Madrid Fusion and Sydney Food & Wine Festival. He has projects worldwide, including Max Brenner, Village Tart, and Spot Dessert Bar. He sits on the board of Almond California, the Tenement Museum, the French Culinary Institute, and Institute of Culinary Education.