Jacque Torres - "Mr. Chocolate" Executive Pastry Chef
Chef Nicolette Stevenson & Chef Katie Albert of MCC - Volunteers
Jacque Torres - "Mr. Chocolate"
In 1989, the legendary Sirio Maccioni invited Jacques to work at New York's most famous restaurant, Le Cirque. He enticed him with a custom-built pastry kitchen. Then, in 1997, Sirio moved the restaurant to its current location and created Le Cirque 2000. During the past 11 years, Jacques has served presidents, kings, and celebrities in his every day work at Le Cirque. He has also enjoyed many honors and awards, judged competitions and participated in culinary events. He has generously donated his time to many national charity organizations. He serves as Dean of Pastry Studies at New York's French Culinary Institute. He has also opened his pastry kitchen at Le Cirque to aspiring students and shared his passion for the art of pastry. He is dedicated to providing a training ground for the future professionals of the field works diligently to further the causes of his profession.
