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They introduce us to new flavor pairings, change the way we eat and save sourdough bread from disappearing. Try not to get too hungry as you test how much you know about famous chefs and restaurateurs with our quiz.In 1992 California chef Alice Waters became the first female James Beard Award winner.
British chef Jamie Oliver is well compensated, with a net worth of $400 million.
San Francisco-based baker Nancy Silverton is credited for saving American sourdough.
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Anthony Bourdain is well-known for his shows "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations," "The Layover" and "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown."
Marcus Samuelsson is an Ethiopian-born, New York-based chef.
NYC restaurateur and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group Danny Meyer banned tipping.
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Not only are Bourdain and Ripert not feuding, they consider themselves friends.
Gordon Ramsay, as far as we know, has never publicly feuded with Keith McNally.
In 1998 Nancy Silverton earned this nickname after she began "Grilled Cheese Night" at Campanile.
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Chef David Chang appears on "Event 2" in the song "The Future of Food."
Magnus Nilsson is head chef at Faviken in Sweden.
Born Ettore Boiardi, chef Hector Boyardee was a real man.
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Joel Robuchon has 26 Michelin stars.
In 2010 Eric Ripert made a cameo on "Treme" alongside David Chang, Tom Colicchio and Wylie Dufresne.
The majority of restaurant chefs report Wendy's is their favorite guilty pleasure fast food.
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Chef Keller has a weakness for hot dogs and peanut butter — yes, at the same time.
Marco Pierre White was Gordon Ramsay's mentor until the two had a falling out.
Actor and restaurateur Michael Chow is the owner of the Mr. Chow restaurant chain.
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Chef Jacques Torres, aka "Mr. Chocolate," has been called a real-life Wonka.
Donatella Arpaia received her Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in New York and practiced corporate law before opening Bellini.
Mario Batali's specialty is Italian cuisine.
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Noma is known for its award-winning Nordic dishes.
David Chang experiments with fermentation in his Momofuku culinary lab.
Haile Thomas once was a contestant on the show "Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off."
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Chef Hubert Keller is also an electronic dance music-loving DJ.
Larry Forgione kicked off the farm-to-table movement in America.
Art Smith has also written three award-winning cookbooks.
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Blumenthal has even invited diners to wear headphones while eating.
Spago, Wolfgang Puck's first restaurant, serves California cuisine.
Symon owns restaurants Lola, Lolita, Roast and B Spot and is a host on daytime cooking talk show "The Chew."
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