Chefs from New York City

Anthony Michael Bourdain was an American celebrity chef, author and travel documentarian. He starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisine, and the human condition.

Danny Kaye was an American actor, comedian, singer, and dancer. His performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes, and rapid-fire novelty songs.

infected houseworker in New York City

American actor (1933–2009)

South African-Canadian-American entrepreneur and restaurateur (born 1972)

American chef (1903–1985)

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American chef

Lynn T. Yamada Davis (; July 31, 1956 – January 1, 2024), mononymously better known by her online alias Lynja, was an American online celebrity chef known for her viral TikTok and YouTube Shorts videos from 2020 until her death in 2024. Praised for her quick-styled editing and references to popular internet memes, "Cooking with Lynja" accumulated over 13.9 million subscribers on YouTube and over 22 million followers on TikTok as of February 2025.

American celebrity chef

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American celebrity chef, restaurateur and reality television personality

American food writer

enslaved African cook held at Mount Vernon

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French-American pastry chef

American television chef

French chef

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