Marc Forgione

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NETWORKS: Food Network

SHOWS: The Next Iron Chef

BIO: At the age of 16, Marc Forgione was working with his father at An American Place before he graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a degree from the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. He spent his summers working at New York restaurant, Kazuto Matsusaka and also with his father at An American Place and then under Patricia Yeo at AZ. Patricia Yeo and chef Pino Maffeo opened Paza, and hired Marc as the sous chef. Then, Laurent Tournondel opened BLT Steak, and recruited Marc Forgione as his sous chef.

Marc left for France to further his education and began work under Michel Guerard in Eugenie les Bains. After his stint overseas, he returned to New York, to serve as chef de cuisine at BLT Prime under Laurent Tourondel. BLT Prime went on to earn a 27 in the Zagat Guide, which made it the highest ranking steakhouse in the history of New York City. Marc Forgione was then named corporate chef for the BLT Restaurant Group where he developed recipes as BLT went to open more restaurants around the country.

As a recipient of a Michelin star in 2011, this made him the youngest American born chef and owner to receive the honor in consecutive years. He has also received a two-star review from Sam Sifton of The New York Times. The restaurant was also named Key Newcomer by Zagat Guide 2009, Top 25 Restaurants in NYC by Modern Luxury Magazine and All Star Eatery by Forbes magazine. Marc Forgione was awarded Star Chefs Rising Star of the Year Award 2010, Rising Star 2008, and New Formalist by Esquire magazine in 2008. Marc is the winner of Season 3 of The Next Iron Chef and is available for speaking engagements, cooking demonstrations and endorsements.

APPEARANCES: The Next Iron Chef, Food Network

WHO REPRESENTS MARC FORGIONE: Celebrity Chef Marc Forgione can be hired for endorsements and events in roles such as culinary consultant, event planner, public speaker, autograph signings, cooking demonstrations, hosting, Mommy Blogger events, SMTS, public relation campaigns, team building events and corporate hospitality.

To hire Marc Forgione for an endorsement, personal appearances, or book signing contact the experts at Celebrity Chef Network at booking@celebritychefnetwork.com  or 212-410-9879.

Marc Anthony Bynum

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NETWORKS: Food Network

SHOWS: Chopped

CHARITIES: Childhood Obesity, Depression (causes)

BIO: Celebrity Chef Marc Anthony Bynum was born and raised on Long Island, New York. He developed a passion for cooking at an early, citing “the joy on people’s faces while eating” as the reason he wanted to become a chef. Chef Marc has received no formal culinary training, instead utilizing hard work and dedication to perfect his palate and craft. During his career he has worked at places throughout New York including the Marriot, Beth Page State Park, Four Food Studio, Bella Vila City Grill, Rookies Sports Club, Prime American Kitchen and Venue 56.

Chef Marc’s rise to celebrity came with his appearances on Food Network’s hit TV show, Chopped. He was declared the “Chopped Champion” twice, and reached the season finale of the Chopped Champions edition of the show. Through the notoriety of the show and his restaurant success, Bynum has been able to start his own company, MBynum Creations.

Through Marc Anthony Bynum Creations, Chef Marc has begun to establish his own brand in the culinary world. He offers up advice, recipes and testimonials through his website, in addition to the sale of his personal spice blends, branded t-shirts, and private chef appearances. Additionally, he has plans to release Cheap Eats and Cooking for Your Date themed cookbooks.

Chef Marc strives to be on top of the culinary industry for years to come. His message to all is “I AM A HERO,” meaning that he understands the importance of becoming a hero to himself before becoming a hero to others. His stated goal is to teach children and adults that if you follow your dreams and work hard, you can be successful. Celebrity Chef Marc Anthony Bynum is available for speaking engagements, endorsements, and cooking demonstrations.

APPEARANCES: Chopped

WHO REPRESENTS MARC ANTHONY BYNUM: Celebrity Chef Marc Anthony Bynum can be hired for endorsements and events in roles such as culinary consultant, event planner, public speaker, autograph signings, cooking demonstrations, hosting, Mommy Blogger events, SMTS, public relation campaigns, team building events and corporate hospitality.

To hire Marc Anthony Bynum for an endorsement, personal appearances, or book signing contact the experts at Celebrity Chef Network at booking@celebritychefnetwork.com  or 212-410-9879.

Lisa Lillien

Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl) has turned her appetite for better-for-you food finds, recipes, and swaps into a multimedia phenomenon. She currently runs and operates her own website, hungry-girl.com, which is a weight-loss and nutrition hub for women everywhere looking to live a healthier lifestyle. Lisa’s realistic approach to eating has shown hungry people everywhere that they can eat the foods they crave and still fit into their favorite jeans. Lisa is not a nutritionist, a dietitian, or a doctor; She’s just hungry.

After working with Nickelodeon and Warner Bros., what began as an e-mail chain with friends and family blossomed into a nationally recognized website that serves as an inspiration to many women looking to better their diet. Lisa’s website acts as a free daily email service featuring daily tips and tricks about healthier eating and currently hosts more than 1.2 million subscribers. While working with her Hungry Girl franchise, Lisa also writes a weekly column for weightwatchers.com sharing her latest food finds. Her work is regularly featured in other print and TV news sources including Yahoo, Seventeen magazine, and both the Rachael Ray Show and Good Morning America.

Lisa is also a New York Times Best Selling author after publishing 14 different works sharing her health tips, recipes, and stories. Her latest work Hungry Girl 200 Under 200 Desserts, was published in May of 2013 and featured 200 delectable desserts under 200 calories. The enormity and popularity of the Hungry Girl diet helped Lisa earn her own show on both the Cooking Channel and the Food Network. Her show is a hodgepodge of all her Hungry Girl tips and finds, recipes, and survival guides on how to deal with the world’s most tempting foods. Lisa covers it all from girl’s night, movie night, and date night to popular holiday favorites. Lisa defines herself as a “foodologist,” and the typical woman battling to eat what they want while maintaining their physique.

To hire Lisa Lillien for an endorsement, personal appearances, or book signing contact the experts at Celebrity Chef Network at booking@celebritychefnetwork.com  or 212-410-9879.

Koren Grieveson

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BIO: Chef de Cuisine Koren Grieveson developed her signature style and precise palate while working with partner, executive chef Paul Kahan at Blackbird restaurant where Koren served as sous chef from 1998-2003. While chef at Blackbird, she became part of a team that initiated Blackbird onto the world stage, eventually earning prestigious accolades for its astonishing cuisine.

After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996, she worked at San Francisco’s Aqua under Chef Michael Mina, at Spruce under Chef Keith Luce, and at Crofton on Wells with Chef Suzy Crofton. Koren Grieveson served in the United States Army for nine years and worked in private catering in the entertainment industry. She has been named Best New Chef by Food & Wine Magazine and won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Great Lakes.

Koren Grieveson is available for cooking demonstrations, hosting and corporate appearances.

WHO REPRESENTS KOREN GRIEVESON: Celebrity Chef Koren Grieveson can be hired for endorsements and events in roles such as culinary consultant, event planner, public speaker, autograph signings, cooking demonstrations, hosting, Mommy Blogger events, SMTS, public relation campaigns, team building events and corporate hospitality.

To hire Koren Grieveson for an endorsement, personal appearances, or book signing contact the experts at Celebrity Chef Network at booking@celebritychefnetwork.com  or 212-410-9879.

Joseph Ciminera

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SHOWS: Eat at Joe’s, Taste This T.V.!, Joseph plays with Food

BIO: Joseph Ciminera has a long list of creditable recognitions from his hard work and dedication in the kitchen. He has worked at Le Cirque, Les Celebrites, Le Petite Bijou and Carmines, and all have helped build Joseph’s strong foundation. Joseph Ciminera has had numerous cooking shows including Joseph Plays with Food, Eat at Joe’s and Taste This T.V.!  He began his training at the Five Star Five Diamond Hotel Venesia in Milan Italy under Master chef Vincenzo Provino. He made his rounds to work under Daniel Boulud, Christian Doulevere, Pierre Manor, Mike Depirito and Jean Louis Pallidan.

He is the youngest chef that has gone through the American Culinary Federation, has cooked for Presidents, Celebrities, Global Actor Awards, Mayors, Princes, and the James Beard House. Joseph Ciminera was awarded the Gross Bonnet award; as the youngest chef in the world being given this award. Joseph’s current passion is working to fight against childhood obesity as spokesperson for Food for Kids. Joseph Ciminera is available for speaking engagements, cooking demonstrations, and corporate appearances.

ENDORSEMENTS: Food for Kids

BOOKS: In The Weeds, Joseph Ciminera’s new American Cooking

WHO REPRESENTS JOSEPH CIMINERA: Celebrity Chef Joseph Ciminera can be hired for endorsements and events in roles such as culinary consultant, event planner, public speaker, autograph signings, cooking demonstrations, hosting, Mommy Blogger events, SMTS, public relation campaigns, team building events and corporate hospitality.

To hire Joseph Ciminera for an endorsement, personal appearances, or book signing contact the experts at Celebrity Chef Network at booking@celebritychefnetwork.com  or 212-410-9879.

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