What is Jacques Torres famous for?

Jacques was a pioneer in the bean to bar movement, he was the first artisan chocolatier in New York City to start from cocoa beans and make his own chocolate. Jacques and his chocolate became an instant success attracting fans from all over the country.

What ethnicity is Jacques Torres?

Jacques Torres (born 14 June 1959) is a French pastry chef and chocolatier based in New York.

Where did Jacques Torres go to school?

In 1980, he moved down the Rivera to Nice, working with two-star Michelin chef, Jacques Maximum at the Hotel Negresco. At the same time, Jacques attended culinary school to earn a Master Pastry Chef degree. After graduation, from 1983-1986, he taught pastry classes at the culinary school in Cannes, France.

Who was Jacques Torres mentor?

For the award’s bestowal, Torres credits his MOF coach, Lou Lou Franchain, for serving as a role model and inspiring him. Others who have served as sources of inspiration to Torres include Frank Mars of M&M Mars and Leonardo da Vinci.