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My name is Andreas Nieto, the founder of ChefAndreas.com. Food has been my life and has brought so much joy to me! It has given me great life experiences and has introduced me to amazing and wonderful people from around the world. Every time i sit around a table with family & friends and watch them enjoy great food, it makes me smile!
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In 2004 Chef Andreas Nieto received the highest honor award that can be bestowed upon a Executive Chef. Chef Andreas received the 5 Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Recongnized as being one of the best chefs in the world. This is the most prestigious award to be given in the hotel and restaurant industry.
http://www.stardiamondaward.com/
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| ChefAndreas Signature dish |
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| Remember, food should be fun!
Take risk with recipes, have fun and always share ideas. So here is a little about me and some of my background thru my career!
All the best, Chef Andreas
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Through his career, chef Andreas Nieto has worked for the Loews Hotels, the five star Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows, St Regis hotels, Bel Age Hotel and the Century Plaza Hotel and Spa. Chef Andreas has received numerous awards, such as: The Life Time Achievement Award by the Le Toque Blanches International, The James Beard award, currently serves as President of the Professional chefs association of California, The Escoffier Society Award, California Restaurant writers chef of the year 2002.
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| Andreas Nieto with President Clinton at a yearly fundraiser that Chef Andreas organized |
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| Andreas Nieto with President Bush after a gala event in Beverly Hills |
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| As a third generation chef, Andreas was trained and completed a 3 year classical french culinary apprenticeship program and has held impressive positions with some of the most prestigious restaurants and hotels in America. Working from the age of fourteen with his father and family, chef Andreas has dedicated his career to the art of culinary techniques and hospitality growth.
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Chef Andreas has cooked for the past four presidents of the United States including, George Bush Sr, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Chef Andreas has also cooked for the Emmy Awards in both 2003 and 2011. He participates as a guest chef for many charities such as Race to Erase MS, Special Olympics yearly fundraiser at Santa Monica Pier and The Ronald McDonald House charity event in Los Angeles California.
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| ChefAndreas with Condoleeza Rice |
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| Andreas Nieto congratulates Al Gore after cooking for the Fundraiser dinner in honor of Al Gore |
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| Andreas Nieto with Lieutenant Governor Cruz M. Bustamante |
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| Andreas Nieto with Mexico President Vincente Fox and Mrs. Fox at Awards dinner in San Diego California |
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