James Beard Award winner
David Gelb
- Discipline
- James Beard Award winner
Portrait of David Gelb
i. Biography
Coming Up
David Gelb trained at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School and University of Southern California. David went on to work as director at Jiro Dreams of Sushi (from 2012). Today, David is creator of Chef's Table (since 2015).
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Where They Are Now
The guiding idea is plain in his own words: "The term I’m using these days is passion, not perfection." That focus on intention carries through the work.
Signature
David's signature dishes include Chef's Table, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Street Food, and Wolfgang.
In Their Words “Pursuit of improvement is really infinite in that way, and we feel that. We want to keep getting better so that we can see what else is possible.” “I’m definitely passionate! I want everything that I do to mean something, it has to have intention, it has to have purpose.”
FAQ
Asked of David
What is David Gelb's current role?
As of 2026, David Gelb is creator of Chef's Table.
Where did David Gelb train or study?
David Gelb trained at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School and University of Southern California.
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