Vikas
Khanna is an Indian born Chef who has become a world
famous Chef, food writer and humanitarian. Born in
Amritsar, India he started as a helper in his
grandmother's kitchen and learned the art of cooking and
the use of spices from her.
Vikas has founded and been involved with many
organizations. He has received numerous awards
throughout his career as a top notch premiere Chef and
through his philanthropic contributions. Vikas travels
all over the World and has taught thousands of people on
different subjects of food. His
commitment to support World Hunger through his
restaurants, tours and books makes him a true leader in
our society and one of our Jazz for Peace Honorary
Ambassador Award Recipients....
For more
information please go to
www.vkhanna.com
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Our 2009
JFP Philanthropic Recognition Award:
John P. Greco III
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It is with
great appreciation that Jazz for Peace
honors John P. Greco lll for his
outstanding commitment and support to
the the community at large through his
generous philanthropic contributions.
John P. Greco III is well known
throughout the restaurant communities
of
New York,
Rome, Milan,
Frankfurt and Brazil. He is a
graduate of the Culinary Institute of
America.
Before opening Philip Marie, Bamboo 52,
and his most current "Bombshell" hit
endeavor 123 Burgers Shot and Beer,
John worked at such renowned
establishments as San Domenico, NYC &
Imola,Italy,
Cipriani/Harry’s Bar, NYC & Venice, Le
Cirque, NYC and Torre diPisa in New
York, where he was executive chef.
With classical training and broad
experience, Greco’s love of American
Heartland preparations has inspired his
creative take on good ol’ American
food.
“With his flair for flavor
combinations…the chef with the good eye
is John
P. Greco III
-
Eric Asimov, THE
NEW YORK TIMES
“Chef John P. Greco III has created a
menu rife with dramatic flourishes
and desserts that would give anyone’s
grandmother an inferiority complex…”
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NEW YORK MAGAZINE
“Greco brings energy and creativity to
some truly addictive appetizers…”
- AGENDA NEW YORK
“One of the most
romantic restaurants in New York…an
outrageous sensual
dining experience.”
- Jay Walman, WEVD
"Outrageous" If you haven't had a live
Fire Volcano drink at Bamboo 52 you
better hurry, it's getting hot in
here......"
- Deb Cerritelli, Customer
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