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Ben Pollinger

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Ben Pollinger
Born
New Jersey
EducationCulinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York
SpouseChristine Pollinger
ChildrenNathan Pollinger
Culinary career
Rating(s)
Current restaurant(s)
    • The Hill
Previous restaurant(s)
    • Oceana
Websitethehillcloster.com

Ben Pollinger is the former executive chef of Oceana restaurant in New York City, a Michelin star recipient.[1][2]

Career

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Pollinger was raised in New Jersey. He earned a degree in economics from Boston University and later graduated as class valedictorian from Culinary Institute of America. He trained under chef Alain Ducasse at Le Louis XV in Monte Carlo.[2]

After returning to New York, he spent more than seven years gaining culinary experience at Lespinasse, Les Celebrites, Tabla and Union Square Cafe.[2]

After leaving Oceana in 2016, he opened The Hill restaurant in 2018.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Michelin Star Recipients - 2013". OpenTable. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "Executive Chef Ben Pollinger". Oceana. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
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