Robert Del Grande Biography

Robert Del Grande is a renowned chef known for his innovative and modern approach to Southwestern cuisine. After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in biochemistry, he decided to pursue a career in cooking. Del Grande trained at the Culinary Institute of America and later worked in several prestigious restaurants, including the Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas, Texas. In 1981, Del Grande moved to Houston, Texas, and became a partner in Cafe Annie, which he later renamed Cafe Annie and RDG. He gained national recognition for his innovative cuisine, which combined the flavors of the Southwest with French techniques. In 1992, he was named Chef of the Year by the Texas Chef's Association. Del Grande has also written several cookbooks, including Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations and the Cafe Annie Cookbook. In addition, he has been recognized as a James Beard Foundation Award winner, and his restaurants have received numerous accolades from publications such as Wine Spectator and Gourmet magazine. Today, Del Grande continues to be a pioneer in the culinary world, pushing the boundaries of what Southwestern cuisine can be. He is also passionate about sustainable food practices, using locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible in his restaurants.

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