Rōze Traore

Rōze Traore is a chef, media personality, and entrepreneur who has made it his mission to help those of every socio-economic background, working to bring the pleasures of eating fresh, beautiful food to communities facing food insecurity. He is the creator of unique dining experiences for iconic brands such as the New York Times, Veuve Clicquot, AMEX, and Louis Vuitton. As a child, Traore spent time recovering from open-heart surgery, during which time he looked towards the kitchen as a place of healing and recovery. At age 18, Traore packed up his knife kit and enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu. From there, he went to work in some of the most prestigious kitchens in the world, including Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad.