Geoffrey Zakarian is recognized by culinary industry insiders as a superstar of the restaurant world and by food enthusiasts everywhere as “Iron Chef,” author, fashion icon, and trusted television personality.

After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, his culinary mastery was honed over his five years of training in classical French technique at Le Cirque and various stages across Western Europe including Arpège and Au Quai des Ormes in Paris, Aubèrge de l’Ill in Alsace, T he Dorchester in London, Le Chantecler with Jacques Maximin in Nice, and Pierre Orsay in Lyon. His experience as a restaurateur has led him to owning and concepting outposts in New York City, Miami, Atlantic City, Connecticut, Sonoma, Beverly Hills, and Du bai. Each has earned him countless accolades – including a trio of coveted Three – Star Reviews from the New York Times.

Highlights from his prolific television career include his ongoing role as co – host of “The Kitchen” (2017 Emmy Award Nomination), his ong oing tenure as “America’s favorite judge” on “Chopped,” and as Iron Chef Zakarian on “Iron Chef America.”

The author of acclaimed books, a social media reach of over 2.5 million highly engaged fans and a growing line of gourmet food and innovative culinary tools for the home cook, Zakarian is bringing his lifelong passion for the art of living well into the homes of food – enthusiasts everywhere.