Aaron Sanchez
Birth Name:
Aarón Sánchez
Birth Place:
El Paso, Texas, United States
Fast Facts
- Named a Chef Ambassador for the Why Hunger campaign
- Received the Flavors of Passion National Award for his culinary skills
- Studied culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University
- Son of restaurateur Zarela Martinez
- Started working as a chef at age 16 under Cajun chef Paul Prudhomme
- Opened his first restaurant, Paladar in New York City, at age 25
- Known for appearances on various cooking programs, including "Iron Chef America" and "Chopped․"
- Published his first book, "La Comida del Barrio" in 2003
- Author of the book "Simple Food, Big Flavor․"