October 27th 2023.
Kwame Onwuachi is a 33 year-old Nigerian-American chef whose star is steadily rising. With a career that has taken him from Michelin-starred kitchens to opening his own Afro-Caribbean restaurant, the Top Chef alum is only adding more to his plate.
Onwuachi is no stranger to awards and accolades. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, he went on to work in top-rated restaurants such as Per Se and Eleven Madison Park. His restaurant received the James Beard Foundation's "Rising Star Chef Award" in 2019, and he was even a contestant on Season 13 of Bravo's Top Chef. He has also been named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs, Esquire Magazine's 2019 Chef of the Year, and a 30 Under 30 honoree by Zagat and Forbes.
But Onwuachi is taking his talents beyond the kitchen too. He recently partnered with Orly to create a "limited-edition Breathable collection" of nail polish, chosen personally by the chef. In an interview with Esquire, he said, "It's important for me to be able to express myself in any way I want. I'm versatile in my art form and my profession."
Onwuachi is also linked to Elisabeth Ovesen, formerly known as Karrine Steffans, aka Superhead. In recent news, Ovesen announced her pregnancy via Instagram, thanking Onwuachi for the "most exciting, most terrifying gift." However, since her pregnancy announcement, his legal team issued a cease and desist letter, insinuating that he is not the father of her unborn child.
Now, Onwuachi is bringing flavors of his childhood to Lincoln Center in his newest restaurant. He draws inspiration from his culinary muse Tatiana and doesn't shy away from mixing spices that reflect the flavors and textures of his upbringing in the Bronx.
"Everything that I do is always deeply rooted in story and soul," Onwuachi told Esquire. "I saw that this was San Juan Hill, which was an Afro-Caribbean neighborhood. So it all kind of tied it together."
Kwame Onwuachi is an award-winning chef whose career is on the rise. With a growing resume, he is still penning his life story and is determined to express himself in any way he wants. From appearing on Top Chef to launching a nail polish collection, Onwuachi is now bringing flavors of his childhood to Lincoln Center. With every new venture, the chef continues to make an impression on the culinary world.
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