![]() He curated a menu of fusion dishes paying homage to his humble upbringing. ![]() He accepted a Chef de Partie position at Juni, and shortly thereafter, a Sous Chef position at The Wayfarer, both ESquared Hospitality restaurants.Ĭhef Orlando Clemente was offered the opening Executive Chef position at That Latin Spot, an American/Caribbean kitchen in Brooklyn, New York. The night started with a Branzino and ended with an offer of a job. Chef Shaun Hergatt, a Michelin-starred and award-winning Australian chef, invited him over to cook one evening. Fully understanding the great responsibility of running a successful kitchen gave birth to his dream of becoming a Chef.Ĭhef Orlando Clemente’s skill and dedication landed him the positions as Butcher and Chef de Partie at Blue Water Grill in Manhattan in 2000, a part of BR Guest Hospitality where he continued to learn and honed his craft for well over a decade.Īn evening in 2017 changed the trajectory of his culinary career. ![]() After arriving in New York, and still in his teens, his Uncle Emigdio Clemente asked him if he wanted to learn and work in his kitchen. ![]() A rich environment filled with family and community coming together over meals nurtured his love for food. Chef Orlando Clemente was born in a small town called Ahuehuetitla about 4 hours south of Mexico City, Mexico. ![]()
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