Top Chef Season 5 -Meet The Chefs

Ariane
age 41
hometown Verona, NJ resides in Verona, NJ
Chef/owner of CulinAriane in Montclair, NJ
Culinary Education:
AOS, Culinary Institute of America
Favorite Simple Recipes:
Roasted asparagus, artichokes, fava beans and morels on herb goat cheese grilled focaccia

bio: Ariane is the chef/owner of CulinAriane, a four-star restaurant located in Montclair, N.J. She was inspired to cook at a young age by her grandmothers. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she worked at some of the best restaurants in the country before she and her husband, Michael, opened CulinAriane. While much of her time is spent at her restaurant, she loves spending time with her daughters, especially at the beach. She also enjoys entertaining for family and friends. Her strong belief is that anything can be fixed and to keep smiling.

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