Chef David Burke is well-known as a top contender on Bravo's Top Chef. His fame rests solidly on his master of the French technique, New World innovation, imagination, and his scrappy, never-quit attitude. He is considered a leading pioneer in American cooking and was named Executive Chef of the legendary River Café at 26, where he earned a three-star New York Times review.
Additionally acclaims include: Japan's Nippon Award for Excellence, the prestigious Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Diplome d'Honneur (Chef Burke is the only American to ever win this award), Robert Mondavi Award of Excellence, and two nominations for James Beard Best Chef New York City. He was inducted into the James Beard Foundation Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America.
David Burke Hospitality Management was born out of Chef David Burke's vision to bring the true nature of the culinary arts to every customer.