Jean Imbert

About The Author

Jean Imbert was born in the south of France and discovered his love for cooking as a child, turning his family home into his first “restaurant.” A graduate of the Institut Paul Bocuse and winner of Top Chef France, he has been named GQ’s Chef of the Year and recognized by Vanity Fair as one of the 50 most influential French people. Jean has opened celebrated restaurants worldwide, including Swan Miami with Pharrell Williams. Today, he brings his passion for tradition and innovation to the Plaza Athénée.

Books by Jean Imbert

Merci Mamie

Recipes from my French Grandmother's Kitchen

"I asked the 12-year-old I once was what he would have done in my place... And like a flash, that child told me: I want to open a restaurant with Grandma. She is the reason I’ve always wanted to pursue this profession."
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