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April 2017

Are you curious about what music José likes cooking to? Here's a hint: it was written by a French composer almost 100 years ago, based off a famous Spanish dance.

Did you know that one of José's favorite authors was both a legendary gourmand AND a brilliant philosopher?

Ever had to entertain last-minute friends or family and don't have much in the fridge? José has, and makes a great suggestion of how to impress them with your kitchen skills!

Here are a few of José's favorite things!

José and the World Central Kitchen Team Respond to India’s Covid Surge

June 2021
José and the World Central Kitchen Team Activate in Beirut

August 2020
World Central Kitchen Serves Nearly 25 Million Meals

July 2020
José Speaks With Dr. Fauci

June 2020
José Joins Andrew Zimmern’s New Documentary

The pair talk about the role of immigration in the nation's food system

February 2020
World Central Kitchen's 2019 in Review

A look back at a busy year for José and the World Central Kitchen team

January 2020
José and Colbert, Together Again

Watch as José and Stephen Colbert talk about World Central Kitchen, sexy vegetables, and more

December 2019
José and and Eric Ripert dedicate Les Halles d'Anthony Bourdain

A fitting tribute to an old friend

October 2019
José and World Central Kitchen Activate in The Bahamas

José and the team arrived in Nassau before Hurricane Dorian to prepare for relief

September 2019
Summer Like José

José spent a few relaxing weeks soaking up the sun – and sampling the seafood – of Southern Spain

August 2019
Call Him "Professor Andrés"

José returns to teaching at George Washington University this fall

August 2019
WCK Activates for Natural and Humanitarian Disasters

The World Central Kitchen team has been active around the Western Hemisphere

July 2019
An Award for ‘We the People’

José won the World’s 50 Best Restaurants American Express Icon Award

July 2019
Join José and Chef Eric Ripert in Celebrating Bourdain Day

June 25 is Anthony Bourdain's birthday

June 2019
Somni Earns Two Michelin Stars

The 10-seat tasting menu in Los Angeles has only been open for 15 months

June 2019
José Makes Tortilla Española on The Tonight Show

José and Jimmy Fallon flip tortillas

May 2019
World Central Kitchen Responds to Global Need

The WCK team is feeding people around the world

April 2019
World Central Kitchen Activates in Colombia and Venezuela

The team is serving meals along the border

March 2019
The Spanish Are Coming

2019 is the Year of España

February 2019
José Heads Back to Puerto Rico

José Checks out Hamilton, Takes Fallon Around

January 2019
The Story Behind World Central Kitchen's #ChefsForFeds Operation

World Central Kitchen feeds furloughed workers throughout and after the shutdown

January 2019
Albert Adrià at minibar

Renowned Chef Albert Adrià Joined José Andrés at minibar

December 2018
Thanksgiving in Paradise

José and the team from World Central Kitchen prepared 15,000 meals for the people of Paradise and beyond

November 2018
José on The Late Show

José makes his first appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

November 2018
World Central Kitchen's Global Missions

The Chef Relief Network has had a busy year

September 2018
What's In A Meal for WCK?

World Central Kitchen is now the biggest feeding operation in Guatemala. What goes into a meal?

July 2018
#ChefsForGuatemala Activates

José and the World Central Kitchen team are on the ground in Guatemala following the deadly volcano

June 2018
José and Team Announce Mercado Little Spain

Now introducing José's Spanish Food Hall!

June 2018
José Receives Honorary Doctorate from Tufts University

This is his second honorary doctorate

May 2018
Fast Company Features José

José gets the profile treatment

April 2018
An Update From Puerto Rico

World Central Kitchen and the #ChefsForPuertoRico have been staying busy in Puerto Rico

April 2018
José Named Humanitarian of the Year

The James Beard Foundation names José Humanitarian of the Year for 2018

April 2018
José Featured on '60 Minutes'

José tells Anderson Cooper how food can be "an agent of change," one plate at a time

December 2017
Close Out 2017 and Start 2018 on a High Note!

Oh what fun it is to enjoy a clementine festival, celebrate New Years Eve, and more with José and ThinkFoodGroup!

December 2017
José Shares Thanksgiving Thoughts and Recipes

This year, José will be celebrating Thanksgiving with friends in Puerto Rico

November 2017
José & Team Cook Their Culture at StarChefs

José, minibar's Chef Ruben, and Somni's Chef Aitor talk about their past, present, and future

November 2017
#ChefsforPuertoRico Scales Down Efforts

After serving more than 2 million meals to hurricane-affected communities, José and team have scaled down their operations.

November 2017
José & WCK Reach 1 Million Meals Served in Puerto Rico

José, World Central Kitchen, and #ChefsforPuertoRico announce their one millionth meal served

October 2017
What's Coming Up This Fall?

It's a full calendar this fall for José and ThinkFoodGroup!

October 2017
Eat Spain Up! Exhibition

Eat your way through Spain in Washington, D.C.!

September 2017
José Cooks a Taste of Spain on the Today Show

In front of a crowd, José prepares a Spanish feast on the streets of New York!

September 2017
José and Team Say Thanks for Houston Contributions

With generous contributions from supporters and partners, José and his team were able to cook 1,000 meals a day for people in need throughout Houston

September 2017
World Central Kitchen Project Puts Fishermen First

A new project from World Central Kitchen in Haiti helps fishermen in Jacmel

August 2017
José: Guest Editor of Food & Wine Magazine

The Food & Wine September issue is dedicated to all things Spain

August 2017
Upcoming Events in the World of José and TFG

What's happening in José's world as summer turns to fall?

August 2017
José Tells Us to Have an Olive Day!

José becomes a spokesman for olives from Spain

June 2017
José and Friends “Jamón the Bass” in Napa

José joined legendary musicians for an on-stage jam session ... with ham!

June 2017
What's on the Calendar this Summer?

What's on the Calendar for José & ThinkFoodGroup this summer?

June 2017
José to Open a Spanish Dining and Market Destination in NYC

José to Open a Spanish Dining and Market Destination in New York’s Hudson Yards in Late 2018

June 2017
Jaleo to Debut at Disney Springs

José is proud to announce the newest Jaleo location at Disney Springs!

June 2017
Springtime is for golf, cherry blossoms, soccer, and more!

What's happening this spring in José's world?

April 2017
José Wows at South Beach Wine and Food Festival

"I believe that food can be an agent of change – and now more than ever we need to be making change in the world!" said José

April 2017
World Central Kitchen Launches Coffee Roasting Project in Nicaragua

WCK has invested in new coffee roasting equipment to support good jobs and fresh coffee in Nicaragua!

April 2017
José and Jorge Ramos Talk Success in America

Superstar Mexican-American reporter Jorge Ramos visits José and his DC restaurants

April 2017
What's In Store for 2017?

José and his team always have a lot going on. Here are some highlights.

January 2017
Help Me Save the Monarchs

by José Andrés Do you know why I named my Mexican restaurant Oyamel?

January 2017
Hurricane Relief in Haiti

When disaster struck in Haiti, José and World Central Kitchen mobilized to help out.

January 2017
minibar Receives Two Michelin Stars

Michelin finally arrived in Washington, DC, producing its first ever guide for the nation’s capital in 2016, and awarded minibar by José Andrés two coveted stars.

January 2017
José Receives the National Humanities Medal

On September 22nd, José received the National Humanities Medal during a special ceremony at the White House.

January 2017
José on Emeril Lagasse’s Eat the World

September 2016
José Andrés Delivers Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Commencement Address

June 2016
Start Doing: José's Inspiring Message At Latino Talks

By the time José finished telling his story to the sold-out Latino Talks event, the audience was star-struck.

May 2016
José Makes Paella With A Purpose

The crowd lines downtown Washington DC’s Woodrow Wilson Plaza. Suddenly, the energy in the packed square shifts. José Andrés has arrived.

May 2016
José Co-Hosts Street Fight Chef Challenge on Rodeo Drive

Rodeo Drive never had it this delicious.

May 2016
Spain and José, Together Again

It’s nighttime in Spain’s rainy province of Asturias, and Chef José Andrés is wandering the streets of the capital, Oviedo. He's happened upon a statue that looks familiar...

April 2016
José's Instagram Photo Of The Month

What's on José's Instagram? You have to follow him to find out.

April 2016
Five Times You Wish You Tagged Along With José

What do paella, a veggie bowl, and a Cuban cigar have in common? José, of course. Here are five times you wish you’d been at the party.

April 2016
José Gives A Cooking Demo At The White House Easter Egg Roll

José Andrés brought the power of vegetables to the 2016 White House Easter Egg Roll, the annual tradition that presidents and first ladies have hosted for 138 years running.

March 2016
José Andrés Joins President Obama's Historic Cuba Visit

José made the most of a historic trip to Cuba this week, spending time with everyone from Cuban chefs and entrepreneurs to President Barack Obama himself.

March 2016
Miami Devours Jose’s Paella By The Pool At South Beach Wine & Food Festival

José hosted a sold-out Paella and Tapas by the Pool Party at the 15th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami.

February 2016
José Speaks About U.S. Citizenship

In a video that premiered on the White House’s YouTube page, José talked about his own story of immigration to the U.S.

February 2016
The Daily Meal Names José One Of America’s 50 Most Powerful People In Food 2016

“Ceaselessly energetic” José is ranked #28 on the list.

January 2016
Grilling With José

A day of grilling with José is anything but your average barbecue.

August 2015
José Named EY Master Entrepreneur of the Year

“I am so honored to be a part of this talented group of entrepreneurs,” José told the crowd at the EY Awards Gala this past June as he accepted the EY Master Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Greater Washington area.

August 2015
4 Things to Look for at Your Local Farmers’ Market

What’s better than going to your local farmers’ market at the peak of summer?

August 2015
James Beard Award-Winner Adam Danforth & José Take on Ferdinand the Bull

This past month, José welcomed slaughtering and butchering extraordinaire Adam Danforth to his home for a very special event courtesy of Chapel Hill Farms from the Shenandoah Valley: a tasting of a six year-old Randall Lineback cow and a three month-old Randall Lineback calf.

August 2015
You’re Invited: A Culinary Getaway in Puerto Rico with José

Pack your bathing suit and join José at the first annual Dorado Beach Culinary Getaway, hosted at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

August 2015
Where in the World is José?

From Mexico to DC to New York City and national television, José is on the move this coming fall. Here are his latest events.

August 2015
José Joins President Obama at The Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Nairobi, Kenya

On July 25, José spoke to a group of African chefs about hunger, the hazards of cookstoves, and the world of culinary entrepreneurship at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

August 2015
José Joins The 2015 Milan Universal Exposition

The 2015 Milan Universal Exposition kicked off May 1st 2015, and José recently visited to speak on his role as the Culinary Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves in order to educate a broad international audience on the benefits of clean cookstoves and fuels.

August 2015
José to Bring The Bazaar to New York City

Eater NY has announced that José will be opening his world-class Bazaar in the upcoming SLS Hotel in New York City.

July 2015
José Named One of The Daily Meal's 60 Coolest People in Food & Drink

The Daily Meal has named José as one of 2015’s coolest people in food and drink for his passion for culinary excellence.

July 2015
José Will Curate Food Court at Landmark Music Festival

This September, José will be the curator for the food at the Landmark Music Festival.

July 2015
José Discusses Food Security and Gastrodiplomacy at the Italian Embassy

José recently engaged in a panel discussion at the private residence of Italian Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero to highlight the challenges of feeding a growing population in a safe and sustainable way by preserving cultures and traditions.

June 2015
Rob Wilder & José Win RAMMYs 2015 Restaurateur of the Year Award

ThinkFoodGroup is proud to announce that Chef José Andrés and Rob Wilder were named the 2015 Restaurateurs of the year.

June 2015
The Man with 100 Birthday Cakes

Chef, author, father; Jacques Pépin is considered the culinary master of French cuisine.

April 2015
Beefsteak’s Universe of Vegetables

For José, there’s more to vegetables than meets the eye.

April 2015
Survey Says: Answers From Our R&D Team

Each ThinkFoodNews issue we'll be surveying our team of cutting edge chefs from the ranks of José Andrés.

April 2015
Food and Technology Meet to Feed the World

José will join the best and the brightest from the world of culinary and technology for the inaugural BITE Conference in Silicon Valley.

April 2015
#VegetablesUnleashed

They’re powerful, beautiful and sexy. They’re vegetables, and they’re being unleashed in Washington, D.C. at our newest restaurant concept, Beefsteak.

February 2015
Pwason Beni: World Central Kitchen's Sustainable Seafood Restaurant in Haiti

We are proud to share World Central Kitchen's most recent endeavor, the Pwason Beni Kitchen in Croix des Boquettes, Haiti.

February 2015
José Takes Miami at the Annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival

This month, José and a roster of culinary greats turn up the heat in Miami at the renowned South Beach Wine and Food Festival.

February 2015
José's Latest on National Geographic: A Spanish American Food Connection

In José's latest contribution to National Geographic's food blog, The Plate, he discusses the deeps ties between America and Spain, and how food ties it all together.

February 2015
The Washington Post, "José Andrés' China Chilcano Previewed"

The Post's food critic Tom Sietsema writes an early review of José's new Peruvian spot in Washington, D.C.

January 2015
José Talks Vegetables & Beefsteak with The Washington Post

José tells The Washington Post why he'd like everyone to consider the vegetable.

January 2015
José Joins Food Tank at their 1st Annual Food Tank Summit

In anticipation of Food Tank's 2nd Anniversary Celebration, they ask José five important questions in relation to their 1st Annual Food Tank Summit from January 21-22, 2015.

January 2015
China Chilcano Debuts in Washington DC’s Penn Quarter

Chef José Andrés Opens Contemporary Peruvian Restaurant in the Heart of Downtown DC.

January 2015
Tasting Peru with José Andrés and Team

José and his research and development team explore Peru's diverse culinary landscape to prepare for the opening of his newest restaurant in Washington, D.C., China Chilcano.

December 2014
Step Inside the World of José

Here's what happens when José goes to the market.

December 2014
Stock Up on Holiday Favorites From José

The holidays and entertaining lots of family and friends are upon us, so make sure you have José Andrés Foods in your kitchen.

December 2014
José and Deschutes Brewery Introduce Zarabanda

We’re proud to announce the release of Zarabanda, a new José Andrés-inspired, saison style beer from Deschutes Brewery.

December 2014
Cooking Up Sexy Vegetables from Beefsteak with Ellen

José appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show last month to debut his new fast-casual concept, Beefsteak.

December 2014
Welcome to the José Andrés Newsletter

Just in time for the holidays, José and team bring you our first ThinkFood newsletter.

December 2014
What Happens When José Goes to the Market?

A typical day at the market with José is anything but.

December 2014
José and Nobu Matsuhisa Team Up to Support the TOMODACHI Initiative

José and Nobu joined forces in Japan last month to host a charity dinner.

July 2014
José Awarded Outstanding American Citizen by President Obama

On July 4th, 2014, José received Outstanding American by Choice Award from President Barack Obama.

July 2014
José Andrés Foods Nominated for Best Product Line of 2014

José Andrés Foods has been nominated as a finalist for Best Product Line of 2014 by the Sofi Awards for Specialty Foods.

June 2014
José Discusses Small Farming and the Future of Food for National Geographic

For his second post on National Geographic’s food blog, The Plate, José discusses the farmers’ market movement in America and why connecting with our world’s small farmers is important both here and abroad.

May 2014
José Joins National Geographic to Discuss Food and Our World Today

José is honored to be a part of National Geographic’s new web portal, NatGeoFood.com.

April 2014
SLS Las Vegas to Open Labor Day Weekend

As Culinary Director for sbe Hotel Group's SLS Hotels, José Andrés and his team are excited to join sbe in announcing the opening of SLS Las Vegas this Labor Day Weekend!

February 2014
José Andrés to Host Celebrity Chef Charity Golf Tournament

José will join special guest Chi Chi Rodriguez out on the course this year at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival

February 2014
Jose Weighs in on the Immigration Debate

The first time I saw America was from my perch on the mast of a Spanish naval ship, where I could spot the Statue of Liberty reaching proudly into the open, endless American sky. At night, I would often wonder whether that sky was the explanation for the stars on the American flag — put there so the world would know that this is a place of limitless possibility, where anyone from anywhere can strive for a better life.

December 2013
Jose Shares His American Dream Story on the Today Show

José Andrés, chef, entrepreneur, husband, and father is also now an American Citizen! He shares his story of his 23 year journey to becoming an American and his thoughts on the current debate on immigration reform in America in a special segment in the Today Show!

December 2013
José Andrés Brings the Wonders of China and Peru to the Nation’s Capital

Jose expands his family of restaurants in Penn Quarter!

October 2013
José Andrés Foods Available at Whole Foods Markets

Renowned celebrity chef brings the best Spanish products to stores throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia

September 2013
José Andrés Becomes the First Chef in History to Receive the Hispanic Heritage Award

José Andrés became the first chef in the history of the Hispanic Heritage Awards to be recognized for his outstanding achievements and leadership in promoting Latino heritage.

September 2013
José Andrés to Receive Hispanic Heritage Award

On September 5th Chef José Andrés will be among the recipients of the 26th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards.

August 2013
José Andrés Foods Launches

José brings some of the finest foods from Spain directly into American home kitchens.

July 2013
11 Chefs Changing the Food Scene

Chefs are now seen as arbiters of change - they can introduce their patrons to local farms, local ingredients and fresh, sustainable food. Huffington Post honors José and ten other amazing chefs.

July 2013
José Inducted into the 2013 Menu Masters Hall of Fame by Nation's Restaurant News

The always-ideating chef prioritizes philanthropy, sustainability

April 2013
Wall Street Journal's Slow Food Fast

José Andrés provides recipes for a 4-part Wall Street Journal article

March 2013
José Andrés Named Honorary Spanish Ambassador

José Andrés Named Honorary Ambassador of Marca España and Receives Award from Prince of Asturias

February 2013
Inside José Andrés' ThinkFoodTank with Home & Design

José Andrés and his team go interactive in their new corporate headquarters.

January 2013
Food & Wine Introduces the Chefs Make Change Coalition

José Andrés has added to his job description as a chef: philanthropist visionary.

January 2013
2012 Chef of the Year by The Daily Meal

For The Daily Meal, one chef in the US stands higher above the rest this year.

December 2012
José named 2012 Downtown Person of the Year

Washington DC's Downtown Business Improvement District named José their Downtown Person of the Year for contributing to the economic and social vitality of Downtown DC.

December 2012
The Call of the Tall Ship

José speaks with the Wall Street Journal and recalls his time on a tall ship serving in the Spanish Navy.

December 2012
Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Chef Extraordinaire José Andrés

Let us count the ways we love José Andrés. This international culinary powerhouse, a 2011 James Beard "Outstanding Chef," seems to be everywhere these days.

December 2012
Thinking Food With José Andrés

FoodsFromSpain.com review a busy week of appearances on US media for José Andrés.

December 2012
Delta's Sky Magazine Takes a Llook at José's Favorite Street

José guides you along Downtown DC's 7th Street NW for Delta Airline's Sky magazine

December 2012
Celebrity Chefs Join Oxfam to Fight Hunger on World Food Day

World renowned chefs create recipes, promote Oxfam America’s GROW Method

September 2012
The next role for José, consultant to NBC's Hannibal - The Washington Post

Add yet another line to the epic resume of celebrity chef José Andrés: culinary consultant for the NBC series "Hannibal", based on the fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter.

September 2012
Putting Spain Back in Spanish Food with José Andrés

José Andrés becomes the Dean of Spanish Studies at the International Culinary Center in Manhattan.

September 2012
José Joins State Department Culinary Partnership

As part of the US State Department's Diplomatic Culinary Partnership, chefs from across the country serve as resources for the State Department by preparing meals for foreign leaders and participating in public diplomacy programs.

September 2012
Not Just Spices on His Shelves

The New York Times talks books-his personal library and collection-with José Andrés

July 2012
The International Culinary Center Announces José Andrés as Newest Dean

José Andrés joins the ICC to design an exclusive course on Spanish Culinary Arts.

May 2012
José Selected for Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World

José is profiled by Anthony Bourdain in the TIME 100.

April 2012
Condé Nast Traveler Names José "Hot Restaurateur"

José Andrés is named "Hot Restaurateur" of 2011 for his China Poblano and Jaleo in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

December 2011
DC's RAMW honor Jose with the Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award

Celebrated Chef José Andrés is named the 2011 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award Honoree by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington.

December 2011
Wall Street Journal: José Wants to Feed the World (and you)

The whirling dervish of a chef is an entrepreneur (13 restaurants), teacher (Harvard), TV star (in three countries) and activist (a volunteer and head of his own nonprofit) who hopes to solve the problems of hunger with good food.

October 2011
My favorite Mistake: Chef José Andrés On Getting Kicked Out of the kitchen

Learn how a simple mistake helps bring José to America

October 2011
José Andrés named Culinary Ambassador to the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves

Chef Jose Andres joins the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves as “Culinary Ambassador,” helping to raise awareness of an issue that causes nearly two million deaths each year: toxic smoke from traditional cooking stoves.

September 2011
José named "Outstanding Chef" at the 2011 James Beard Awards

José Andrés named "Outstanding Chef" in 2011 by the James Beard Foundation at their annual awards gala in New York.

May 2011
José Awarded the 2011 Innovation Award by UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference

Read about the presentation of the 2011 Innovation Award to José Andrés, chef and owner of the ThinkFoodGroup.

April 2011
GQ Names José Andrés one of Washington's 50 Most Powerful People in 2011

"It happens rarely that a city of any size is so fully identified with one chef," says ubiquitous New York restaurateur Danny Meyer. "But you cannot think about Washington-slash-food without the next slash being José Andrés."

February 2011
José Andrés & Rob Wilder Awarded the Richard Melman Award by Restaurant Hospitality

Architects of Change; José and Rob are awarded the Richard Melman Award for their efforts to create exciting and relevant concepts.

December 2010
Spain to Honor DC's Celebrity Chef José Andrés

For the first time, a chef is being awarded one of Spain's highest culture honors.

November 2010
Chef José Andrés Decorated with the Order of Arts and Letters of Spain

Spain's Ministry of Culture awards the Order of Arts and Letters to José Andrés, the first chef to receive the prestigious honor.

November 2010
60 Minutes: The Culinary Miracles of José Andrés

Pioneering Chef José Andrés takes Anderson Cooper's taste buds on a savory tour of his culinary laboratory, featuring his avant-garde cooking technique, molecular gastronomy.

August 2010
Jose Wins Culinary Arts Prize in 2010, Washington Post

Just when you thought that José Andrés had won every culinary award out there – the James Beard Best Mid-Atlantic chef, Bon Appetit Chef of the Year, Food & Wine's 35 under 35 – here comes another one.

March 2010
José Honored as a Culinary Innovator by the Vilcek Foundation

The Vilcek Prize for the Arts is awarded to celebrated Spanish-born culinary pioneer José Andrés, credited with bringing Spanish culture to the forefront of American cuisine.

March 2010
GQ Names José Andrés 2009 Chef of the Year

The Bazaar world of José Andrés

December 2009