Chef Lauren DeSteno at Ai Fiori, Manhattan

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About Chef Lauren DeSteno

Lauren DeSteno is a Corporate Executive Chef for the Altamarea Group, overseeing fine dining operations, events, and international ventures for restaurants like Marea and Ai Fiori. She honed her skills at the renowned Eleven Madison Park under Chef Daniel Humm.

★Awards & Recognition

★Worked at award-winning Eleven Madison P… (Throughout her tenure)

Chef Timeline

2006

Graduated from Culinary Institute of America

Completed her culinary education at the prestigious CIA.

Post-graduation

Culinary Sous-Chef

Eleven Madison Park

Started her career at the award-winning restaurant under Chef Daniel Humm.

Current role

Corporate Executive Chef, Fine Dining, Events & International

Altamarea Group (including Ai Fiori and Marea)

Oversees culinary operations for the renowned restaurant group.

June 2024

Participated in Jacques Pépin Foundation fundraising dinner

Marea

Contributed to a special event to raise funds for the JPF and celebrate Jacques Pépin's upcoming 90th birthday.

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Key Information

Lauren DeSteno is a Corporate Executive Chef for the Altamarea Group, overseeing fine dining operations, events, and international ventures for restaurants like Marea and Ai Fiori. She honed her skills at the renowned Eleven Madison Park under Chef Daniel Humm.

Customer Perception

No direct customer feedback is available in the provided information, but her association with high-profile, award-winning restaurants suggests a reputation for excellence in fine dining.

Cuisine Highlights

Fine DiningInternational Cuisine

News

In June 2024, Lauren DeSteno was celebrated for a wonderful dinner at Marea in NYC, part of a series of 90 restaurant events fundraising for the Jacques Pépin Foundation to celebrate Jacques' 90th birthday.

Restaurants by chef

Eleven Madison Park, Altamarea Group, Marea, Ai Fiori

Additional Details

Lauren DeSteno is an alumna of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), graduating in 2006. Her career began at Eleven Madison Park as a culinary sous-chef.

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