User:ReVeluv02/sandbox/Benjamin Epicure
Benjamin Epicure | |
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| Born | April 9, 1983 Iraq |
| Spouse |
Jessie-Marie (m. 2011) |
| Culinary career | |
Current restaurant(s)
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| Website | benjaminepicure |
Benjamin Epicure (born April 9, 1983)[1] is an American chef. He operates a four-storey French chalet exclusive stay named The Chamber House and the exclusive chef of Smithmore Castle.
Early life
[edit]Benjamin Epicure was born in Iraq of Assyrian-Chaldean descent. In the early 1990s, he and his family moved to the United States and settled in California.[2] In an interview with Chef Uniforms, Epicure revealed that he didn't always want to be a chef, that food was not his passion, and that his interest in cooking was "nonexistent". He stated that he suffered from depression and "triggering levels" of anxiety and was in a different job with a "toxic" environment. Epicure then ended up at a Korean market and bought a quail, a rabbit, an octopus, and a Japanese parrot fish, along with various garnishes, despite not having any knowledge and technique in cooking. When he got home, he stated that he was in a "trance" and had a "heightened" sense of mindfulness, seizing his "calm" state of being. Despite not having any recipes or training, he was able to create "high-end" gourmet dishes.[3] Epicure got into his current career as he stated that nothing gave him more satisfaction rather than communicating without the use of words as he left all his feelings, thoughts, and aspirations on the plate for one to comprehend. He also revealed that his parents and siblings were his role models as they taught him drive, ambition, perseverance, and values.[2]
Career
[edit]Epicure is a Michelin star-trained chef specializing in French, Italian and Japanese cuisine, with experience in cake and pastry making.[4][5] He inherited his fondness for cooking and his "ever-evolving" seasonal menus showcasing his associations with the local farmers, the fishermen, and the artisanal producers and has catered to over 5,000 events and weddings.[6] He operates a "high-end" French chalet in San Diego, The Chamber House,[3] offering breakfast and dinner, along with personal cooking classes. He is also a private gourmet travel chef.[7] Smithmore Castle is currently under the management of Benjamin Epicure who tours guests on the estate, runs the kitchen, and oversees the marketing of the hotel.[8] He and his wife, a concierge lead, operate the hotel and are under contract for the next several years. Additionally, he is a food consultant who provides dietary advice for weight loss and "healthy" living.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Benjamin Epicure". FilmFreeway. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ a b "High End Dish by Chef Benjamin Epicure". Allrecipes. Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "February 2020 Chef Of The Month- Benjamin Kal". Chef Vibes. February 5, 2020. Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "Harris FBLA students visit, learn at Smithmore Castle" (PDF). Mitchell News-Journal. 95 (39). September 28, 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ "The Royal Cake Collection by Chef Benjamin Epicure". UrbanMatter. September 12, 2022. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ "Michelin | Chef Benjamin Epicure (See About)". Benjamin Epicure. Archived from the original on August 28, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ "Chef Benjamin Epicure (San Diego, CA): Address". Tripadvisor. Archived from the original on September 6, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ Rehan Aslam, Muhammad (August 20, 2022), "Chef Benjamin Epicure is at Smithmore Castle and it's quite a Fairytale", ScoopEarth
- ^ "Healthy Weight Loss, Let's Talk!". Weight Loss Boss. September 30, 2022. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022.