Chef Pierre Thiam | |
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| Born | Dakar, Senegal |
| Nationality | Senegalese |
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| Known for | Restaurateur and Author |
| Notable work | Yolélé foods |
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| Spouse | Lisa Katayama |
| Website | Pierre Thiam |
Pierre Thiam is a Senegalese chef, author, and social activist. Thiam is best known for bringing the West African cuisine to the world.[1]
Based in California, Thiam is the founder of Pierre Thiam Group, which owns Teranga restaurants in New York City and Yolélé Foods. Yolélé, founded in 2017, is a food company that is centered on the Fonio, an ancient African super-grain.[2] In addition, since 2015, Thiam has served as Executive Chef of the award-winning restaurant Nok by Alara in Lagos, Nigeria, and the Signature Chef of the Pullman Hotel in Dakar, Senegal.[3][4] Thiam has authored several cookbooks, and in June 2024, he was inducted into the Cookbook Hall of Fame by the James Beard Foundation Awards.[5]
- ^ ""African cuisine" is a misnomer". africasacountry.com. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Sontag, Elazar (2019-10-17). "The Senegalese Chef Behind America's New Favorite Supergrain". Bon Appétit. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Fowler, Morgan (2023-09-12). "A Day in Berkeley With James Beard Hall of Famer Pierre Thiam". Thrillist. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "From street food to fine dining in Lagos". Jordan Times. 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Staff, Eater (2024-06-08). "Here Are the 2024 James Beard Foundation Media Award Winners". Eater. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
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