Suzanne Goin

Suzanne Goin is a renowned chef and restaurateur hailing from Los Angeles, California. She gained recognition as one of Food & Wine Magazine's 'best new chefs of 1999' and later received a James Beard award for Outstanding Chef in 2016. Additionally, Goin won the Beard Award for Best Chef: California in 2006 and earned another accolade for her cookbook, Sunday Suppers at Lucques. Prior to her culinary success, Goin interned at Ma Maison while still a high school senior and went on to work at esteemed establishments such as Chez Panisse and Olives. She further honed her skills in France, training at Arpege and Pain. Returning to Los Angeles, Goin served as the executive chef at Campanile. In total, she has received 11 James Beard nominations and awards throughout her impressive career.