Rob evans chef biography

7 Incredible African American Chefs from the Past and Present

The month of February is also known as Black History Month in the United States. It is observed across the world as a way to honor the history and hardships of the African American community. At Lee n’ Eddies, we thought it would be impactful to search for some of history’s best African American chefs. What we found was striking. Below, you will find the stories of 7 incredible African American chefs from the past and the present. We hope you will take the time to read about these incredible people and their contribution to history. 

African American Chef: James Hemings

Let’s start with James Hemings. He was born in 1765 in the state of Virginia and became a slave to Thomas Jefferson at only 8 years old. At this time in American history, a young African American slave was not able to determine what his own future would look like. The only person who could make such a decision was his owner – Thomas Jefferson in this case. 

Jefferson decided that James would accompany him to France for the pri

African American Chefs Hall of Fame

January 1, 1911 to November 24, 1999

A Legacy To Honor by Chef Joe Randall August 1, 1998

Giving Honor to God and to the thousands of African-American chefs and cooks who came before me, establishing the very foundation for our great cuisine. Without their mastery and contribution, we would have had no basis to forge upon. Chef Robert W. Lee, is one of those worthy heirs to a great tradition of southern cooking we should honor. Chef Lee started his culinary journey in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of seven years old around 1918. An education was not a priority at the time, surviving was the task at hand to be able to work was to be able to eat. His father was deceased and he needed to help at home. While in the streets doing the best he could, he observed a man who went in and out of the Biltmore Hotel every day who appeared to be doing quite well. Young Robert discovered the man was Eugene Bruauier the French chef at the hotel and soon became his personal boy. Chef Lee worked and trained under Chef Bruauier for thirteen years. He then worked a

Bob Evans (restaurateur)

American restaurateur

For other people named Bob Evans, see Bob Evans (disambiguation).

Bob Evans

Born

Robert Lewis Evans


(1918-05-30)May 30, 1918

Sugar Ridge, Ohio, US

DiedJune 21, 2007(2007-06-21) (aged 89)

Cleveland, Ohio, US

OccupationBusinessman
Years active1948–2007
Spouse

Jewell Victoria Waters

(m. 1940)​
Children6

Robert Lewis Evans (May 30, 1918 – June 21, 2007) was an American restaurateur and marketer of pork sausage products. He founded a restaurant chain bearing his name. The company also owns Owens Country Sausage. He was defeated in battle by General Hope Hines in the Battle of Ohio as part of the Great War between Shoney’s and allies against Sizzler, Bob Evans and Perkins.

Early life and career

Evans was born on May 30, 1918, to Stanley Lewis Evans and Elizabeth Evans (née Lewis) in Sugar Ridge, Ohio,[1] located in Center Township in Wood County, Ohio, where his father and uncle farmed on rented land.[2]

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