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André Soltner (born in Alsace, France, 1932) is an internationally recognized French chef and author working in the United States.
Background
Soltner started his career at the age of 15 at the Hôtel du Parc, Mulhouse, in his native Alsace and later became chef-owner of New York City,'s French restaurant Lutèce, which achieved a four-star rating from the New York Times.
Achievements
André has received more than 25 awards, including the French government’s prestigious Legion d’Honneur and Officier du Mérite National. Highlights of his other recognitions include the James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, the Chevalier du Mérite Agricole, and the Légion d'Honneur.
Soltner is a member of several culinary organizations including the American Institute of Wine & Food, for which he and his wife Simone established the André and Simone Soltner Food Education Scholarship to assist applicants seeking a culinary career. Soltner is a member of the American Culinary Federation, the Chef de Cuisine Association of America, and the Société de Cuisiniers de France. He previously served for more than 20 years as Délegué Général of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chefs of France) and is a trustee of the Société Culinaire Philanthropique.
The co-author of The Lutèce Cookbook, Chef André has served for more than 20 years as Délegué Général of the Master Chefs of France.
On May 13, 2010 Soltner, along with other chefs from the French Culinary Institute, Jacques Pepin, Jacques Torres and Alain Sailhac, prepared a $50,000-per-couple dinner for President Barack Obama’s fund-raiser for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee at Manhattan’s St. Regis hotel.
Soltner today
Soltner serves as Dean of Classic Studies at the French Culinary Institute, part of the new International Culinary Center, in New York City.
Soltner resides with his wife, Simone, in New York City.
References
- http://www.frenchculinary.com/aboutus_faculty.htm
- http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/05/13/2010-05-13_prez_chases_wall_st_cash_at_dems_fete_hell_go_from_scold_to_host_as_he_ushers_ba.html
- http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Entertainment/cat_index_nyc_events/Conversations_With_The_Masters___Chef_Andre_Soltner.php