Biography

Awards

Among David Burke's many outstanding awards and achievements are:

2009

Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America, James Beard Foundation
Menu Masters Award, Nation’s Restaurant News

2006

James Beard nomination, Best Chef, New York City

2003

Best Culinary Prankster, Time Out NY

1998

Chef of the Year, Chef Magazine
Chef of the Year, The Vatel Club
5-Diamond Award of Excellence, American Academy of Hospitality Sciences

1996 & 1997

Robert Mondavi Culinary Award of Excellence

1995

First ever "Auggie Award" (named for August Escoffier) presented by the Culinary Institute of America

1991

Chef of the Year, Chefs in America

1988

Meilleur Ouvriers de France Diploma
Int'l. Food Festival in Tokyo, Nippon Award of Excellence, Government of Japan
American Culinary Gold Cup Competition, Team Member twice