Semper Delicious
By Tamar Fleishman
SUMMER 2009 John Besh gives 110%, whether as a Marine or a chef or saving New Orleans.
In the hyper-competitive world of celebrity chefs, John Besh is busy reaching the pinnacle. A Marine Corps veteran of the first Gulf War, Besh uses everything he learned in the service to excel at not only cooking, but also owning restaurants, appearing on television, and authoring books. Besh and his restaurants are based in New Orleans–Luke, La Provence, Besh Steak–and range from casual to special occasion. According to The New York Times, Besh is responsible for over 300 paychecks. Besh is 40 years old and married with children.
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