Chef John Besh

John Besh is a chef and native son dedicated to the culinary riches of Southern Louisiana. At each of his nine acclaimed restaurants (August, Besh Steak, Lüke, Lüke San Antonio, La Provence, American Sector, Soda Shop, Domenica & Borgne) as well as in his entrepreneurial pursuits, his first cookbook, My New Orleans (Andrews McMeel Publishing, October 2009,) the follow-up cookbook, My Family Table (Andrews McMeel Publishing, November 2011) and his public activities, he celebrates the bounty and traditions of the region. A former U.S. Marine, Besh has been honored by Food & Wine ("Top 10 Best New Chefs in America;") Gourmet Magazine ("Guide to America’s Best Restaurants;") Food Arts (Silver Spoon Award;) and the James Beard Foundation (Best Chef – Southeast.) John Besh is a frequent guest chef on NBC’s Today Show, and has appeared on top programs on The Food Network and the Sundance Channel.