- Gary Danko
Gary Danko is a
chef inSan Francisco ,California . Raised in Massena in upstateNew York , Danko combines French, Mediterranean, and American styles into his cooking. Danko is a graduate ofThe Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He relocated to San Francisco in 1977 and worked as a waiter at the Waterfront Restaurant. In 1985, Danko became the executive chef at Beringer Vineyards. He later became the executive chef at Chateau Souverain in Sonoma County. In 1995, Danko left to become the chef of the Dining Room at theRitz-Carlton . In 1999, Danko created his own restaurant Gary Danko, near Fisherman's Wharf. Gary Danko has also made appearances as the feature chef on theFood Network and PBS. In 2002 Restaurant Gary Danko was designated aRelais & Chateaux property. There are only eighteen properties in North America. Construction is underway for a new Gary Danko restaurant in the famous Ghirardelli Square to open at the beginning of 2009.Awards and Honors
James Beard Foundation 's "Best Chef-California" award 1995[http://www.gayot.com/restaurants/restaurantissue/main.html Gayot's TOP 40 US Restaurants] list every year since 2004.
Esquire Magazine Best New Restaurant 1999
6 Mobil Travel Guide Five star ratings
Chef of the Year by San Francisco Magazine 2000
One Star Rating
Michelin Guide 2008Relais & Chateau propertyJames Beard Nominated Outstanding Chef of the Year 2002
Top Restaurant 2007
Zagat SurveyExternal links
* [http://www.askmen.com/fashion/wine_dine_60/93_wine_dine.html AskMen] America's Top Five Chefs
* [http://www.garydanko.com Restaurant Gary Danko]
* [http://www.michelinguide.com Michelin Guide]
* [http://www.jamesbeard.org/visual/index.php James Beard Foundation]
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