Geoffrey Zakarian

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Geoffrey Zakarian Wiki Biography

Geoffrey Zakarian was born on 25 July 1959, in Worcester, Massachusetts USA. He is a chef, restaurateur, host, consultant, and author, probably best known for his numerous appearances in different television cooking shows like “Chopped”, “24 Hour Restaurant Battle”, and “Iron Chef”. These along with the numerous restaurants under his name make up a good portion of his current net worth.

How rich is Geoffrey Zakarian? Sources estimate a $6 million net worth, most of this attributed to his work in the restaurant industry. He owns multiple restaurants, and is partnered in a lot more. Books and television show contracts also help in this regard.

Geoffrey’s career started after he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New York in 1980. He apprenticed under chef Alain Sailhac and chef Daniel Boulud while working at the famous restaurant Le Cirque. In the span of five years, he claimed the title Chef de Cuisine which he held on to before moving on to other opportunities, but his net worth was assured.

In 1988 he became the executive chef for the restaurant, 44.- the New York Times gave praise to the chef for raising the standards of the trendy restaurant. He would then work for the Blue Door of the Delano Hotel in Miami before becoming the executive chef of the Patroon in Manhattan during 1998, which was given a review of 3-stars by the New York Times.

During the year 2000, Geoffrey would then work alongside chef Alain Passard in the three-Michelin star restaurant Arpege in Paris, before moving back to Manhattan in 2001, and opening the restaurant Town, and then four years later opening another restaurant named Country – these ventures would be the start of the exponential increase of his net worth. Both restaurants focused on his specific style of modern cuisine with roots in classic French cuisine. Both also earned three star reviews from the New York Times. Country would later on earn a Michelin star, and Town would close its doors in 2009. During this time Geoffrey had become a consultant and executive chef of the Water Club in Atlantic City and the Lamb’s Club in New York City.

Zakarian’s television appearances include being a judge in the Food Network series “Chopped”. He also appeared on the shows “Top Chef” and “Cutthroat Kitchen”. Aside from these, he was featured on shows like “24 Hour Restaurant Battle” and “Hell’s Kitchen”. He competed to be the Iron Chef twice, one in “Iron Chef America” during 2010 where he was defeated by Masaharu Morimoto, then he won the second competition “The Next Iron Chef” in 2011 battling Elizabeth Falkner in the finale.

Two cookbooks have also been authored by Geoffrey, the first released in 2006 and entitled “Geoffrey Zakarian’s Town / Country”, rated one of the best cookbooks in 2006. His second cookbook released in 2014 is entitled “My Perfect Pantry: 150 Easy Recipes from 50 Essential Ingredients”.

Geoffrey is not a stranger to disputes and legal issues. In 2011 he faced a lawsuit from former employees of his restaurant for gross violation of labor laws especially in terms of overtime pay, which forced him to declare bankruptcy. In 2015, he also withdrew from restaurant The National after being provoked by comments from Donald Trump. This resulted in a lawsuit filed by Trump with a sum of $10 million, as yet unresolved.

In Geoffrey’s personal life, he has been married to marketing executive Margaret Anne Williams since 2005, and they have three children.’ he was previously married to Heather Karaman. In a few interviews, Geoffrey has declared himself a libertarian and a subscriber to the magazine Reason.

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Geoffrey Zakarian Quick Info

Full Name Geoffrey Zakarian
Net Worth $6 Million
Date Of Birth July 25, 1959
Place Of Birth Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Profession Chef, Restaurateur
Education The Culinary Institute of America
Spouse Margaret Anne Williams (m. 2005)
Children Madeline Zakarian, George Harris Zakarian, Anna Zakarian
Parents Viola Zakarian, George Zakarian
Siblings Cynthia Zakarian, George H. Zakarian Jr.
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GeoffreyZakarian
Twitter https://twitter.com/gzchef
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/gzchef
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreyzakarian
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm3129282
TV Shows Chopped, The Kitchen

Geoffrey Zakarian Important Facts

  • Father of a son and a daughter.
  • His wife is from Buffalo, New York.
  • Iron Chef. NICA winner 4 in December 2011.
  • Exec chef/owner, “The Lambs Club” in New York City.

Geoffrey Zakarian Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Cooks vs. Cons 2016-2017 TV Series Himself – Host Self
The Kitchen 2014-2017 TV Series Himself – Co-Host Self
Home & Family 2016-2017 TV Series Himself Self
Extra 2016-2017 TV Series Himself Self
Live with Kelly and Ryan 2016-2017 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Chopped Junior 2015-2017 TV Series Himself – Judge / Chef & Restaurateur Self
Iron Chef Eats 2017 TV Series Himself Self
Chopped 2009-2017 TV Series Himself – Judge / Chef & Restaurateur / Himself / … Self
Harry 2017 TV Series Himself Self
The Dr. Oz Show 2015-2017 TV Series Himself Self
Beat Bobby Flay 2014-2017 TV Series Himself – Judge / Mentor Self
Rachael Ray 2014-2017 TV Series Himself Self
Star Plates 2016 TV Series Himself Self
Top 5 Restaurants 2015-2016 TV Series Himself – Co-Host Self
Guilty Pleasures 2016 TV Series Himself Self
Today 2014-2016 TV Series Himself / Himself – Guest Self
The Kitchen Sink 2016 TV Series Himself – Co-Host Self
Hollywood Today Live 2016 TV Series Himself Self
The Chew 2011-2016 TV Series Himself – Guest / Himself – Guest Co-Host Self
FabLife 2016 TV Series Himself Self
All-Star Academy 2015-2016 TV Series Himself – Guest Professor / Himself – Judge Self
Christmas at Bobby’s 2015 TV Movie Himself Self
Good Morning America 2014-2015 TV Series Himself / Himself – Guest Self
Food Network Star 2012-2015 TV Series Himself – Guest Judge / Himself Self
CBS This Morning 2014 TV Series Himself Self
Kitchen Inferno 2014 TV Series Himself – Competitor Self
Rewrapped 2014 TV Series Himself – Judge Self
Iron Chef America: The Series 2010-2014 TV Series Himself – Iron Chef / Himself – Team Iron Chef America / Himself – Challenger Chef Self
Alton’s After-Show 2014 TV Series Himself Self
Cutthroat Kitchen 2014 TV Series Himself – Contestant / Himself – Judge Self
America’s Best Cook 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Judge Self
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives 2014 TV Series Himself Self
Big Morning Buzz Live 2013 TV Series Himself Self
The Best Thing I Ever Made 2012-2013 TV Series Himself Self
The Next Iron Chef 2011-2012 TV Series Himself – Judge / Himself – Contestant Self
The 86th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012 TV Special Himself Self
All-Star Family Cook-Off 2012 TV Movie Himself – Contestant Self
The Nate Berkus Show 2012 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2012 TV Series Himself Self
Through The Grape Vine 2011 TV Series Himself Self
The Best Thing I Ever Ate 2010 TV Series Himself Self
24 Hour Restaurant Battle 2010 TV Series Self
Hell’s Kitchen 2009 TV Series Himself – Consulting Chef: The Water Club Self
Top Chef 2007 TV Series Himself – Guest Judge Self
After Hours with Daniel Boulud 2006 TV Series Himself Self
Opening Soon 2006 TV Series Himself – Chef / Owner Self
Live with Kelly and Ryan 2017 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
Food Network Star 2014 TV Series Himself – Iron Chef / Star Salvation Judge Archive Footage
Iron Chef America Countdown 2012 TV Series Himself – Challenger Chef Archive Footage