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Govind Armstrong

b. 1968

American chef

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About Govind Armstrong

Born 1968. Govind Armstrong is a chef.

Govind Armstrong is an American chef who specializes in California cuisine. He has appeared on the Bravo series Top Chef as a guest judge as well as the Food Network series Iron Chef America as a contestant. He is also the author of the cookbook Small Bites, Big Nights: Seductive Little Plates for Intimate Occasions and Lavish Parties.

Early life Armstrong grew up Encino, California (in a home originally owned by F. Scott Fitzgerald) with one older brother, an older sister, and two younger sisters. His mother is from Costa Rica, his father was African American, and his grandfather was from India.

Career

Armstrong began his culinary training at the age of 13 at Wolfgang Puck's Spago restaurant in West Hollywood. He also worked under Mark Peel of Campanile in Los Angeles, and Juan Mari Arzak of Arzak in San Sebastián, Spain. while also serving as Executive Chef for The Lobster on the Santa Monica Pier.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Govind Armstrong?

American chef

When was Govind Armstrong born?

Govind Armstrong was born on 19 November 1968 in California, Inglewood, California.

What is Govind Armstrong's occupation?

Govind Armstrong is a chef.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Govind Armstrong

· Wikidata: Q5589825

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