Chef
Liz Johnson
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Portrait of Liz Johnson
i. Biography
Coming Up
The kitchen work at Mimi in New York City and Freedman’s in Los Angeles (2017–2018) gave Liz Johnson range across two sharply different rooms. That early stretch built the working reputation that now sits under Horses in Los Angeles, where Johnson is chef and co-owner.
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Signature
Japanese madai crudo is among Liz Johnson’s signature dishes, a marker of the kind of precision the menu at Horses carries forward.
In Their Words “It takes a lot of fucking up to get good at cooking.”
Recognition
Liz Johnson has received The Village Voice, Best Chef (2016).
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What is Liz Johnson's current role?
As of 2026, Liz Johnson is chef and co-owner.
Where did Liz Johnson work before?
Liz Johnson's earlier career included Mimi and Freedman’s.
What recognition has Liz Johnson received?
Best Chef (2016).
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