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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Counter_display_at_Jacques_Torres_Chocolate_in_DUMBO.jpg|Counter display at Jacques Torres Chocolate in DUMBO|thumb]] '''Jacques Torres''' (born June 14, 1959) is a French pastry chef and chocolatier. He is widely known for his expertise in the field of [[pastry]] and [[chocolate]] making. Torres has earned the nickname "Mr. Chocolate" due to his significant contributions to the world of chocolate.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Jacques Torres was born in [[Algiers]], [[Algeria]], and raised in [[Bandol]], a small town in the south of [[France]]. He developed an interest in baking at a young age and began an apprenticeship at a local pastry shop at the age of 15. Torres later attended culinary school in [[France]], where he honed his skills in pastry and chocolate making.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
=== Early Career ===<br />
After completing his education, Torres worked at several prestigious establishments in [[France]], including the [[Hotel Negresco]] in [[Nice]]. He gained recognition for his talent and was awarded the [[Meilleur Ouvrier de France]] (Best Craftsman of France) in pastry in 1986, becoming the youngest person to receive this honor.<br />
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=== Move to the United States ===<br />
In 1988, Torres moved to the [[United States]] and joined the [[Ritz-Carlton]] Hotel in [[Los Angeles]] as the Executive Pastry Chef. His innovative creations and dedication to quality quickly earned him a reputation as one of the top pastry chefs in the country.<br />
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=== Jacques Torres Chocolate ===<br />
In 2000, Torres opened his first chocolate factory and retail shop, [[Jacques Torres Chocolate]], in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]]. The shop became an instant success, known for its high-quality, handcrafted chocolates. Torres has since expanded his business to include multiple locations throughout [[New York City]].<br />
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== Television and Media ==<br />
Jacques Torres has appeared on numerous television shows, sharing his expertise with a wider audience. He has been a judge on the popular baking competition show [[Nailed It!]] on [[Netflix]] and has made guest appearances on shows such as [[Top Chef]], [[Chopped]], and [[The Martha Stewart Show]].<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Torres is married to [[Hasty Khoei]], who is also a chocolatier. The couple has two children and resides in [[New York City]].<br />
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== Awards and Recognition ==<br />
* Meilleur Ouvrier de France (1986)<br />
* James Beard Foundation Pastry Chef of the Year (1994)<br />
* Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2004)<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Pastry]]<br />
* [[Chocolate]]<br />
* [[Meilleur Ouvrier de France]]<br />
* [[Nailed It!]]<br />
* [[Top Chef]]<br />
* [[Chopped]]<br />
* [[The Martha Stewart Show]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
{{Commons category|Jacques Torres}}<br />
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[[Category:1959 births]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:French chefs]]<br />
[[Category:Chocolatiers]]<br />
[[Category:People from Algiers]]<br />
[[Category:People from Bandol]]<br />
[[Category:French emigrants to the United States]]<br />
[[Category:American television personalities]]<br />
[[Category:James Beard Foundation Award winners]]<br />
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