Jose Andres is a Spanish-born American restaurateur and chef. Andrés, who owns restaurants in many American cities like Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., New York City, Las Vegas, and Chicago, is credited with introducing the concept of small plates dining to America. Jose Andres was honored with the 2015 National Humanities Medal for founding a non-profit organization called World Central Kitchen.
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Jose Andres
(Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur and Founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK))
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Birthdate: July 13, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Mieres, Asturias, Spain
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Ferran Adria
(Head Chef of the 'El Bulli' Restaurant and One of the Best Chefs in the World)
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Birthdate: May 14, 1962
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain
Ferran Adria is a Spanish chef counted among the best chefs in the world. He was the head chef of the elBulli restaurant in Roses. He began his career as a dishwasher at the Hotel Playafels and worked his way up to become the head chef at elBulli within a few years. He also runs a product line called Texturas.
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Albert AdriĂ
(Spanish Chef)
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Birthdate: October 20, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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Miguel Maestre
(Australian Chef, Restaurateur and Television Presenter)
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Birthdate: November 5, 1979
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Murcia, Spain
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Dabiz Munoz
(Michelin Star Winning Chef)
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Birthdate: January 15, 1980
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
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Jordi Cruz
(Chef Who Directs ABaC kitchen in Barcelona)
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Birthdate: June 29, 1978
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Manresa, Spain
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Quique Dacosta
(Spanish Chef and Restaurateur)
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Birthdate: 1972 AD
Birthplace: Jarandilla de la Vera, Spain
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Martin Berasategui
(Spanish Chef and Restaurateur)
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Birthdate: April 27, 1960
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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Juan Mari Arzak
(Spanish Chef and Restaurateur)
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Birthdate: July 31, 1942
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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Jordi Roca
(Pastry chef)
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Birthdate: 1978
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Girona, Spain
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Elena Arzak
(Best Female Chef in the World in 2012)
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Birthdate: July 4, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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Joan Roca I Fontane
(Chef, Writer)
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Birthdate: February 11, 1964
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Girona, Spain
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Karlos Arguiñano
(Spanish Chef, TV presenter)
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Birthdate: September 6, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Beasain, Spain
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Alberto Chicote
(Spanish Television Chef)
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Birthdate: June 23, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
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Carme Ruscalleda
(Spanish Chef and Restaurateur)
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Birthdate: 1952 AD
Birthplace: Sant Pol de Mar, Spain
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Josep Roca I Fontane
(Sommelier)
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Birthdate: 1966
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Girona, Spain
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Paco Roncero
(Chef as a Judge on MasterChef Colombia)
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Birthdate: December 3, 1969
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Spain
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Santi SantamarĂa
(Spanish Chef and Restaurateur)
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Birthdate: July 26, 1957
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sant Celoni, Spain
Died: February 16, 2011
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Eneko Atxa
(Spanish Basque Cuisine Chef)
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Birthdate: September 14, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Amorebieta-Etxano, Spain
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Ximena Llosa
(Spanish Television Chef)
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Birthdate: January 16, 1974
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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Miquel Guarro Carreras
(Spanish Pastry Chef)
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Birthdate: September 29, 1989
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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Pachu
(Chef Who Competed on MasterChef Junior España)
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Birthdate: May 16, 2008
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
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Pepe RodrĂguez
(Judge on the Spanish Edition of MasterChef)
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Birthdate: March 13, 1968
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Spain
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Sergi Arola
(Spanish Chef)
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Birthdate: March 4, 1968
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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JoĂŁo Alcantara
(Head Chef of Boteco Fogo Restaurant)
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Birthdate: April 18, 1984
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Brazil
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Miquel Antoja
(Spanish Pastry Chef)
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Birthdate: December 5, 1984
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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Paco Morales
(Spanish Celebrity Chef)
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Birthdate: April 18, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Cordoba, Spain
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Miri Perez-Cabrero
(Chef as a Finalist on Spanish edition of MasterChef)
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Birthdate: December 15, 1993
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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Jorge Brazález
(Winner of the Fifth Edition of MasterChef Spain)
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Birthdate: January 4, 1989
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Granada, Spain
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Marta Verona
(Winner on the Spanish edition of MasterChef)
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Birthdate: February 13, 1995
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
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Samantha Vallejo-Nágera
(Jury Member on Spain's MasterChef and MasterChef Junior)
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Birthdate: October 27, 1969
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Spain
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Jose Sarasola
(Spanish Chef)
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Birthdate: August 23, 1986
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
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Andoni Aduriz
(Chef Who Work at his Multi-Michelin Star Restaurant 'Mugaritz')
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Birthdate: June 18, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Sebastian, Spain
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Dani Garcia
(Michelin-awarded Spanish Chef)
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Birthdate: December 30, 1975
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Marbella, Spain
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Carlos Maldonado
(Champion of the 2015 Season of MasterChef Spain)
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Birthdate: March 15, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Talavera de la Reina, Spain
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Aina MasterChef
(Chef Who Showcased her Skills on the Spanish Junior MasterChef)
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Birthdate: March 26, 2003
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
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Roberto Bosquet
(Pastry Chef)
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Birthdate: December 11, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Vila-real, Spain
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josetxomcj6
(Chef Who Appeared on Spain Master Chef Junior Season 6)
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Birthdate: June 24, 2007
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Spain
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Mario Palacios Berrueco
(Chef Who Competed on the1st Series of Junior MasterChef Spain)
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Birthdate: May 20, 2001
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Spain
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Diego Guerrero
(Chef as the Founder of the Madrid-based restaurant DSTAgE)
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Birthdate: May 9, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Spain
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Lukas Vives
(Chef Who Appeared on MasterChef Junior Spain Third Season)
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Birthdate: August 14, 2005
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Spain
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Xavier Barriga
(Chef Who Work in Baking Specifically with Artisan bread)
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Birthdate: April 28, 1969
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Spain
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Paloma Martinez
(Chef Who Finished as Runner-up on Spain's MasterChef Junior)
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Birthdate: August 10, 2004
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: La Coruña, Spain