Chef John Fraser

A culinary trailblazer, Chef John Fraser is best known for redefining the role of vegetables in American cuisine from imaginative fine dining restaurants to nostalgic neighborhood brasseries. Born and raised in Los Angeles, John still draws inspiration from the neighborhood bars and comfort food he grew up with in California. He refined his fine dining expertise under the mentorship of Thomas Keller at The French Laundry in the Napa Valley, before moving abroad to Paris to work at the revered fine dining restaurants Taillevent and Maison Blanche. After moving to New York City, he delved into his Greek heritage while working at Snack Taverna in the West Village, before becoming Executive Chef at Compass which was awarded two Michelin stars.

A dream to create the entire guest experience, from food to wine, to service and ambience, led John to move beyond the kitchen and into entire restaurants. JF Restaurants is a collaborative, creative hospitality group based in New York City, with projects across the country.